This drizzly winter's morning in Jo'burg (there is no point in thinking we're actually going to have a summer up here anymore!) was tinged with sadness today as we woke up to the news that Ken Kirsten was shot dead at his home last night. Even if you hadn't been fortunate enough to work with such a talent, most of us remember growing up with his name via our only access to music videos, the TV show, Pop Shop. He will be missed by many in the industry as is obvious from the tributes pouring in. In another development, the design industry has had enough of free pitches: while the SAA info process for its latest tenders was full to overflowing last week, the design industry has taken a brave stance by refusing to participate in free pitches where designers are not compensated for their ideas. See their open letter to SAA below. As many head off for the Easter holidays and Pesach, safe travelling! Enjoy! Louise Marsland, editor: editor@bizcommunity.com