The Hawks spokesman McIntosh Polela got ambushed somewhat when the mother of two of his six children called in while he was on 702 and promptly laid into him for allegedly not keeping up with maintenance payments. At the time, Polela was engaged in a telephonic interview with 702's Talk At Nine host, Eusebius McKaiser. She stayed only nine months or so, but now Sbu Mpungose has called it quits and resigned as editor of Cosmopolitan. As usual, neither side is saying too much on the "why?" Still on magazines and newspapers, for that matter - could apps save the publishing industry? Back at the ASA, Kate O' Regan has replaced Mervyn King as ASA president. Prof Mervyn King SC will be retiring from the ASA. O' Regan was one of the first judges of the South African Constitutional Court and has a strong background and profile within the South African law community. OK, you were wondering, weren't you? What's a Loerie really made of? Chris Gotz reckons it's a great deal more than simply the object you wave about proudly when you win it. Rod Baker: Content Director PS Take a look at the latest Ornico ad showcase.
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