And Faulty Towers is back in the news... again. This time for sending out threatening letters in a debt collection process that outraged consumer and justice groups describe as "tantamount to extortion" and racketeering. It also appears that, according to the Sunday Times, the SABC has been lying to us. The paper also revealed that the SABC is under investigation by the National Consumer Commission. Sanity at last? We can only hope, since the government and Sanef appear to have committed to closer ties and resolved to work closely together for the good of the country. And we're back to Faulty Towers again, with a pensioner becoming increasingly fed up with the SABC. Join the club. On a not so paltry poultry matter, a small fast-food chain has irked a larger one and caused a bit of a flap by allegedly trying to fly high by using the same term for its wings as that used by the larger chain. And to end, find out more about The Bookmarks 2012 with our [Biz Takeouts Podcast] 42: The Bookmarks 2012 - shortlist of finalists. Rod Baker: Content Director PS Take a look at the latest Ornico ad showcase.
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