Basic Education Minister "It's not my fault" Angie Motshekga has praised
Limpopo principals and curriculum advisors for their dedication in the face of what can only be described as a shambles - namely the textbook debacle in Limpopo. Pity she cannot say the same about some of the officials in that province.
On a good note, however,
Avusa's matric Q&A supplement is out now - in last Sunday's
Sunday Times and tomorrow's
Sowetan.
On the manufacturing front, Trade and Industry (dti) Minister Rob Davies says that the best way for Africa to forge ahead and develop is by industrialising. Davies reckons it's
the key to spur African growth. Still in the area of manufacturing, Volkswagen's
engine plant is firing on all cylinders after an order for 12 000 engines came in from China.
Government, meanwhile, has kindly explained the ins and outs of the "blue light brigade", and how
traffic fines relate to state vehicles. So nice to know.
Lastly, Bizcommunity's very own muscle-man in an anorak, Henrie "I am a rock" Geyser gets to grips with the VW Amarok and reckons it's smoother, and it
flexes more muscle.
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The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) said it was outraged that maize prices had risen by 25% in South Africa since the beginning of June 2012 and that prices seemed likely to rise even further. 
NEWSWATCH: M&G editor-in-chief Nic Dawes and investigative reporters Sam Sole and Stefaans Brummer have been told they are suspects in a criminal investigation, reports Mail & Guardian. And that Facebook profile you're so fond of? A new study has found that when it comes to job-hunting, your profile might not be as "friendly" as you'd like, reports IOL. 
An anti-poaching campaign led by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries resulted in the arrest of seven men and confiscation of 26 429 units of abalone. 
Since its launch in 2001, Bizcommunity has always seen the benefit for our readers of having industry jobs available on the site, as well as the benefit to companies looking for applicants and recruiters and recruitment agencies having a targeted audience pool to search for good quality applicants and CVs. 
BOSTON, US: The Boston Globe has offered buyouts to 43 employees, including 20 in the newsroom, in the face of "challenging times for our industry." 
President Jacob Zuma is considering a 5.5% increase for public office bearers recommended by the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers, the commission's chairperson Judge Willie Seriti said on Thursday, 26 July 2012. 
