If there is one thing that is common in SA today, it is a shortage of skills, so it's good news to see that
Denel and the SAAF have agreed to retain 139 skilled jobs. So at least sense has prevailed in this instance.
How was that last braai you had? You enjoyed the steaks? Do I hear you say 'nay'? Well, if you found out your tasty steak was actually the last nag in the Bod Raker Handicap at Kenilworth last Saturday, you might not be able to get a payday out of it... Even if you do happen to be
an old lady who swallowed a horse....
If you thought the board antics at the SABC was the stuff of soap operas, then SAA's board antics seem to be trying to follow on, as minister of public enterprises Malusi Gigaba
says aiKona to South African Airways suspended acting CEO Vuyisile Kona.
And the buck stops... where? Corruption is robbing this country of billions, so it's nice to hear that a new
anti-corruption bureau is to fast track cases against public servants. Now, one hopes that will apply across the board - right to the very top... you know... the cabinet, if evidence of corruption is found?
Finally, our very own bright spark, motoring editor Henrie Geyser reckons that
the new baby Chevrolets now spark even brighter. Just like Henrie then.
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Growing affluence in emerging markets is good news for manufacturers of gas-guzzling vehicles. 
Chinese car maker Geely is the preferred candidate of only two companies worldwide on a shortlist to partner the promising American electric car manufacturer Fisker, whose executives have just returned from China after a visit over the Chinese New Year period. 
The 2013 Harley-Davidson Breakout motorcycle is an urban prowler. With authentic swagger that is designed to turn heads in traffic, the Breakout is presented as a premium model in its segment with distinctive finishes and specific components not available on other Harley-Davidson bikes. 
William J. "Bill" Davidson*, Vice President of the Harley-Davidson Museum, will visit South Africa for the first time to join the iconic brand's 110th Anniversary celebration at Africa Bike Week from 26 to 29 April 2013. 
Sales records tumbled at Ford Motor Company of southern Africa (FCMSA) during February as the company gathered momentum into 2013. FMCSA didn't take much notice of the total market growth of 1.6% compared to February last year as it strode to the company's best retail sales month since September 2011. 
NEW DELHI, INDIA: Car sales in India's once-booming passenger market plunged nearly 26% last month on an annual basis, their worst performance in 12 years, industry figures showed on Monday (11 March). 
TOKYO, JAPAN: A management shake-up at Toyota heralds a new era which will force the firm to look beyond the narrow confines of corporate life in Japan and help it in the global marketplace, analysts said last week. 
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND: Global sales of cars, buses, utility vehicles and trucks are expected to grow by 3% this year, down from 5% in 2012, according to a forecast published on Wednesday (6 March). 
During the upcoming Easter holidays traffic law enforcement officers will be out in full force to examine driver and vehicle safety as well as impound unroadworthy vehicles, warned Transport Minister Ben Dikobe Martins. 
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