Agri SA says that the
choices on labour unrest will be decisive for South Africa. It says in a statement that it is evident that the wage and related challenges are not exclusively, but mainly that of seasonal workers who have to earn their annual income over a period of a few months.
On the education front, something really needs to be done to jack up our education system after the latest results show that
maths and science skills remain poor, with grade nine pupils recording a dismal average score of 12.7% in mathematics and 35% in first additional language in the Department of Basic Education's second annual national assessments of pupils' mathematics and literacy abilities.
Such results will have a massive impact on school-leavers' ability to find employment.
On the tourism front, Chris Moerdyk asks:
Is SA being priced out of the tourist market? As comments on the article seem to have it, the answer could be a big "Yes!" and remember, once tourists have been ripped off - or feel they have been ripped off - they will never come back, and they will tell everyone they know.
Finally, Amelia Jones reckons that the
proposed BEE amendments are nonsensical, immoral and counter-productive and will hamper social development efforts in the Western Cape and elsewhere.
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As the Salvation Army adds Christmas cheer with brass band ensembles at multiple shopping malls, the organisation has called upon members of the public to be vigilant, as con men will attempt to collect money on behalf of the organisation. 
loveLife, the HIV-prevention programme for young people, is running a blog until 10 December, 2012, to give people the chance to share their stories, express their views and take a stand against abuse, as part of its efforts to raise awareness of abuse and empower youths to tackle it. 
Gondwana was recently selected among hundreds of applicants in the Preferred Hotel Group to be the honouree in the category of Conservation Well Being in the hotel group's Great Initiatives for Today's/Tomorrow's Society (GIFTTS) awards held in Delhi, India. 
The Thuthuzela Aid Community Centre in Sandton, Johannesburg was treated with a Christmas bash by Africa Business News (ABN360) on Sunday, 18 November, with ABN's resident Santa Clause ensuring that all 70 children in attendance received gifts and treats. The day was dedicated to food, fun and entertainment for the children. 
The Cape Quarter will host two giant fundraising book and craft sales this December in aid of HIV/AIDS NGO Wola Nani. 
South Africa's first and largest online insurance aggregator, Hippo.co.za, is putting its weight behind the drive to stop the escalating rhino killings. Hippo.co.za will donate R10 for every selected online quote generated, with R68 000 already raised during the first few weeks of the campaign. 
