Service delivery is a major problem as it is, but what exacerbates the issue is when those charged with using our tax monies to deliver services too often use it to further their own ends and enrich themselves. So it is to be welcomed that Minister of Justice and Reconciliation Jeff Radebe has announced that the
names of those government officials convicted of corruption are to be published.
In a similar vein, National Planning Minister Trevor Manuel says there should be
consequences for public servants who do not deliver. Many people might add to that: "What about adding non-performing government ministers and provincial MECs to the mix?"
Writing from the US, Reuben Yonatan tells us
what we can expect from VoIP in 2013. As he says, the future is always bright for any kind of computer-related or especially internet-related technology so we can always expect new innovations, but just what sort of innovations can we predict?
It is the government's job to provide the environment in which business can thrive, and it is the job of business to then provide employment. Unfortunately, it appears that in SA much conspires against the establishment and healthy growth of SMEs; a recent
study finds South Africa is hostile to SMEs.
Finally, the thought of our tame motoring editor Henrie Geyser in makeup - fancy or otherwise - is, well... deeply disturbing. But the same cannot be said, thank goodness, for Opel's new OPC rocket, which Henrie reckons is
a rocket ship with fancy make-up.
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Demonstrating its continued commitment to the WWF's rhino conservation work for the year, Bidvest company, Konica Minolta South Africa has handed over a cheque for R285,600, bringing the total donated for the first half of this financial year to more than R560,000. 
Kenya Airways has joined the war against wildlife poaching in a new partnership with Born Free Foundation, an international charity. The airline unveiled the deal at the Nairobi National Park, whereby the two organisations will not only contribute towards anti-poaching campaigns and conservation of wildlife conservation in Africa, but also partner to raise funds for such initiatives. 
The Marie Claire Naked issue is now on sale and this year 41 celebrities joined the magazine in supporting the Organ Donor Foundation (ODF). Photographed by heart recipient Marguerite Oelofse, the collector's edition features some of South Africa's most prominent celebrities, sport stars and media personalities in the nude. 
VATICAN CITY - The pope's official Twitter account, which has more than two million followers in six languages, will close this week when Pope Benedict XVI leaves office, Vatican Radio says. 
Recruiting and training chartered accountants could help ease service delivery problems, Auditor General Terence Nombembe said on Thursday (21 February). 
It is a known fact that prisons across the country face a number of challenges, which include health- and violence-related concerns. Consequently, Sonke Gender Justice has implemented the prisons project, which focuses on improving the health-seeking behaviours of prisoners in local correctional facilities. 
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