30 Jul 2013

Automotive

The next day we were at sea...

According to Public Enterprises Deputy Minister, Bulelani Magwanishe, the jobs are there - in the maritime industry. In fact, according to him, there are more than 40,000 of them. The only problem is that there aren't more than 40,000 young people to take those jobs. The call has been made: Youngsters... You're needed in the maritime industry.

"Hello Control..." Security is so tight no cellphones or cameras are allowed into the building, but at least here's a description of what's it's like inside Eskom's national control centre after a group of journalists took "the tour".

Not too long ago, having a heart condition, failed liver, lung cancer et al basically meant tidying up your medical affairs and await the Grim Reaper. Nowadays a great number of people who might otherwise have passed on are enjoying a life... In fact, they're able to participate in their own World Transplant Games.

Fancy a walk on the wild side...for free? SANParks has announced the 2013 SA National Parks Week dates. On these dates, day visitors you can enjoy free access to most of the 21 national parks across the country. Free access to parks does NOT include free access to accommodation facilities and other tourist activities.

Now's your chance to experience what all our overseas visitors have been "Ooing" and "Aahing" about.

Rod Baker, Content Director

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Makers of Subaru celebrates 60th anniversary
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Petrochemical
Transnet says outlook remains positive
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Automotive
Continental Tyre SA scoops Diamond Award
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G.U.D Holdings gives the gift of education
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Motorcycles
Toyota Uganda launches the Yamaha XTZ125E
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BMW Motorrad exhibits at AMID Motorcycle Expo
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Motorsport
Ford dominates VW Rally in Eastern Cape
Mark Cronje and Robin Houghton claimed yet another victory for the Blue Oval at the weekend's VW Rally in the Eastern Cape. The pair drove a faultless race in their S2000 Ford Fiesta to clinch the win ahead of Jan Habig and Robert Paisley in the sister S2000 Ford Fiesta. Read more >>


Retail
Sedans join popular Brio hatches
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Honda has added well-priced, spacious and pretty sedans to its trendy Brio hatchback models which have been growing in popularity since being launched in South Africa about six months ago. Read more >>

Ideal ad mix for new cars - TV, newspapers
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International

Renault's profits drop from €746m to €39m
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Indian employees fired after GM's recall
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Nissan's profits up 14% in June quarter
TOKYO, JAPAN: Japanese car manufacturer Nissan said on Thursday, 25 July that its net profit rose 14% in the April to June quarter as sales in North America grew while a weaker yen boosted its bottom line. Read more >>

Bentley planning a sport-utility model
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Lifestyle

Ride 'n roar with Harley on Safari
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