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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Developed using an advanced formulation that is micro-porous and allows trapped water to escape, Wallguard from Dulux works to effectively prevent blemishes to your paintwork as a result of moisture. Ideally suited for coastal regions and areas with heavy rainfall, Wallguard features an added hydrophobic mechanism, making wet conditions like water off a duck's back. 
The 10 000sqm AAA-grade office building, Menlyn Corner, in Pretoria has been acquired by Growthpoint Properties Limited. Valued at R210 million, it enjoys prime position on a landmark corner in a growth node. Offices will be complete in early 2013. 
The ANC must not create "pandemonium" among business and the public over land reform, Agriculture Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson said on Thursday. 
Redefine Properties, a property loan stock company listed on the JSE and the second largest company in its industry, contracted Yellowwood to create a brand positioning and marketing strategy that would support their revised strategic direction as a company, in order to lead them into their new financial year and into the future. 
