Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says the relationship between the government and the taxpayer
is crucial, and we couldn't agree more. Perhaps what many taxpayers would like to see - if the relationship is to be a good one - is a far better use of tax funds not least of which would be achieved through more efficient management, less wastage, and far less corruption.
On the consumer front, are you up to speed on
returns policies and the CPA? If not, Danie Strachan has some words of advice for you.
For all you aspiring learner drivers, and wannabe petrol-heads out there, here's some news of
South African tech designed to help get your drivers license faster. Proposed changes to the National Road Traffic Act could see it taking up to 12 months longer to get a drivers license, so anything you can do to speed it up a bit, would help. Right?
On the emotive subject of the land issue, TAU SA says it's
about the economy, not emotions or politics. Well, that sounds sensible to many people, but unfortunately, emotions do sometimes get in the way on many issues. Here's hoping common sense rules.
It's wheel spanners at dawn... or not. Our tame motoring editor,
Henrie Geyser, reckons the new
Nissan Infiniti is fit to rumble the Germans. Ja! He reckons this offering from The Land of The Rising Sun is one of the classiest brands and strikingly good looking - like our Henrie, then? (He tends more towards the "ruggedly..." Whatever.)
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TNT Express Worldwide South Africa, a logistics and courier services company, has announced the appointment of Kobus Fourie as managing director of TNT South Africa and Namibia. Fourie replaces Tim Steel, who will now focus on TNT's North, East Africa and Indian Ocean operations. 
From health care to education, every industry makes use of personnel management. That is why Human Resources (HR) is so important to an organisation. HR is responsible for the management of employees and any workplace associated difficulties or complications. 
South Africa's infrastructure programme must unlock the economic potential of the country, says President Jacob Zuma. 
The Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority has committed R3,9m to help fund auditing training for municipalities, to be provided by the Institute of Internal Auditors SA (IIA SA). 
Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba has reduced the number of Transnet's board of directors from 18 to 14. 
