| 27 Sep 2011 |
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Components & Parts
The question of fuel quality in South Africa and the way it is inhibiting the introduction of greener engines, as well as the level of technology appropriate for the SA truck market, will be talking points at the Johannesburg Truck & Bus Show, at Expo Centre from 6 to 16 October, 2011. Read more >>
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Fleet Management
General Motors South Africa has provided the South African Police Service's Flying Squad in Port Elizabeth with three Chevrolet Luminas, valued at over R1.1 million, earlier this week. Read more >>
Manufacturing
[Thando Cezula] EAST LONDON: President Jacob Zuma and Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel will meet with Eastern Cape automotive sector representatives on Wednesday, 28 September 2011, in a bid to stave off the effects of the global economic crisis. Read more >>
 Although vehicle manufacturers have created a trade surplus for the import and export of built-up vehicles, the SA motor industry as a whole remains deep in the red. This will be discussed at the Johannesburg International Motor Show at Expo Centre, NASREC, from 6 to 16 October, 2011. Read more >>
Motoring
 [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Twenty-six semi-finalists out of 320 derivatives are in the running for the coveted title of South Africa's Car of the Year 2012. Read more >>
Rental
 What is believed to be the world's first mobile checkout facility was recently launched at First Car Rental's Cape Town International Airport branch. Created for the company's corporate customer base, it offers a totally paperless transaction. Read more >>
Retail
DigiCore Holdings (DGC) said on Tuesday (20 September 2011) it was cautiously optimistic going into the 2012 financial year after the vehicle tracking and mobile asset management company posted improved financial results in the year ended June. Read more >>
Fishing & Maritime
 PRETORIA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) recently joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Maritime Day. World Maritime Day is observed every year in September to focus attention on the importance of shipping safety, maritime security and clean seas. Read more >>
Human Resources Management
 The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration has upheld the dismissal of two senior employees who exchanged rude and snide remarks about their much younger boss and his family members who had been brought in to help manage the business. Read more >>
Photography
 Artwork created by Cape Town's youth was put up on exhibition earlier this month at The Grand in Granger Bay. The young men whose work was exhibited are all participants in Mamelani's Youth Development Programme, Project Lungisela, which aims to prepare young people for the transition out of state care, particularly children's homes. Read more >>
Climate Change
[Kemantha Govender] DURBAN: The latest scientific reports show that South Africa will become drier in the west and wetter in the east. This means the country will experience an increase in the frequency of severe weather events, such as drought, tornadoes, floods, and other natural disasters. Read more >>
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