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.
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United Arab Emirates' national airline, Etihad Airways has purchased 200 hens which are being raised free-range at Abu Dhabi Organics Farms. In support of the airline's commitment to offer customers the finest and freshest products, eggs produced by the hens will be used in Etihad Airways' Diamond First Class dishes, including the hugely popular "eggs any style" breakfast option, prepared fresh by the Etihad onboard chefs. 
The chiefs of Deutsche Lufthansa and British Airways have different views on the path the SA government should take with SA Airways (SAA). 
The entire travel industry is faced with enormous challenges, thanks to the combined effects of the global economic crisis, with Europe as epicentre, and soaring fuel prices. 
State-owned rail-building company, Transnet Rail Engineering (TRE), was building General Electric (GE) locomotives at levels of quality that exceeded the expectations of TRE's GE partners. The CEO of GE Transportation for China, southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, Tim Schweikert, said last week. 
Government and the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) will continue consultations on the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) with a view to finding a solution, the parties said in a joint statement on Thursday. 
According to an IOL report, the state and safety of South Africa's decades-old passenger trains was discussed at a public services select committee briefing. "Metrorail trains fail in all respects to meet international standards, except their heating system," Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa) chief executive Lucky Montana told MPs. 
