Apparently the powers-that-be running the Kruger National Park are concerned that
'black diamonds' won't stay in KNP lodges. So the plan is to build a luxury upmarket hotel
in the park. That's got conservationists up in arms. They want the park to retain its "natural" feel. A great many people will probably agree with them.
Thinking of buying a home in a "boomed" community? Don't part with your money quite yet... Dr. Willie van der Merwe, owner of the RealNet WaterMeyer franchise in the east of Pretoria, reckons that
booms 'may not deliver all they promise'. "Crime," he says, "is actually sometimes more prevalent in closed suburbs and boomed estates than in open suburbs with other security measures such as community patrols and observant residents in place."
Here's PoPI... The Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Bill is designed to
force companies to protect personal information. That means companies that collect individuals' personal information - medical schemes, banks and so on - had better be very aware of the provisions of the bill; not doing so is a criminal offence and directors could face hefty fines or even imprisonment.
Taxes upon taxes, upon taxes... Some people - not us, of course - believe that it won't be long before our tax returns will be simplicity itself:
"How much money have you got left?" "Send it." Seriously, however, there's a
new tax law looming and it is set to have serious and significant ramifications for taxpayers.
Finally, no shrinking violet himself when it comes to fangs and claws, Henrie Geyser, our cocky, confident but not-so-compact motoring editor reckons that the new Suzuki Swift Sport
is a natty little fun drive.
Rod Baker, content director
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Five University of Cape Town (UCT) scholars were named among the country's science and technology leaders when the winners of the National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)-BHP Billiton Awards were announced at a gala event in Johannesburg recently. The awards reward excellence in scientific research, technological innovation, education, capacity building and communication. 
A child's ability to learn can be influenced by physical, emotional and cognitive development. While these three areas are distinctly different they are connected in many ways. Due to this interconnectedness, a child might present with a problem in one area, but its cause actually lies in another. It is important to understand these development areas in order to assess where your child is excelling and where they may need help. 
The youth organisation Hip2B2 promotes the study of maths, science and technology-related subjects, entrepreneurial skills and analytical thinking, and was started as the inspirational outreach for Mark Shuttleworth's trip into space in 2002. Hip2B2 has been funded by him ever since, but, from 1 June 2012, it is charting a new course as an independent operation. 
Vodacom has set up an information and communications technology centre that offers educational resources to schools throughout the country using cloud technology so that teachers can upgrade their mathematics and science teaching skills. 
The PigSite News Desk reports that small-scale pig farmers in KwaZulu-Natal will soon have access to a new training academy established and mentored by the South African Pork Producers' Organisation (Sappo.) 
