13 Aug 2013

Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry

The Pillage People get down to business

The corruption that usually makes the headlines - with regrettable frequency - is that allegedly committed by government employees, ministers and what-have-you. But not to be outdone, it seems big business is doing its bit to catch up and outdo government on leadership ethics, writes Johan Poolman.

Meanwhile, still on the corruption front, Jacob Zuma reckons the arms commission can continue, even if it has been hit by a number of high-profile resignations, writes Karl Gernetzky. As a certain popular cartoonist suggested in one of his latest works, the commission might be better known for its production of whitewash than for any light it might bring to bear on one of the sorriest episodes in recent SA history.

On a happier note, WWF-SA has launched its Earth Hour City Challenge, so don't just sit there, get involved!

Ladies! You like a neat, clean house, right? Well, it seems that you could have a future in the waste management industry.

And still for the ladies, Boitumelo Mothoagae says it's a woman's world but asks... Is her money part of it? We also take a look at working mothers and the conundrum they still face as single mothers trying to build a career.

Rod Baker, Content Director

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