With the revised codes of good practice scheduled to be gazetted in August or September 2013, businesses continue to be in limbo regarding some of the revisions in this important transformation legislation. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has held a number of sessions after the close of the public commentary process to further understand and at the same time convince businesses and industries to comment and or accept DTI’s rationale on a number of points that are in dispute. DTI, in their own admission have confessed that the bulk of concerns and questions that have been asked at the various sessions around the country are of the same nature and require thorough consideration and review. Be that as it may, the codes are … [Read more...]

Purchasing a car can be a difficult experience, especially for those who do not know which type of car will fit the best with their lifestyle. This is especially true when searching for used vehicles, since dealers offer so many different makes and models. Those who head to a dealership without a clear idea of what they want can quickly find themselves looking at a vehicle that does not suit them, all thanks to a fast-talking salesperson who is only interested in his commission check. The Pick a Car network is now trying to take the guesswork out of this process with its latest offering for customers. Those who visit the website will now have access to professionally written reviews that outline the basic features of many vehicles … [Read more...]

It's a fresh new look, with a contemporary layout, expanded art and lifestyle content and Augmented Reality (AR) enhancements for Mercedes-Benz Magazine, recently reshaped by its long-time publisher, New Media Publishing, under the guidance of Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler AG. The first revamped issue is a more relevant and up-to-date reflection of today's Mercedes-Benz, which is a lifestyle choice, says Mercedes-Benz Magazine editor Dylan Culhane of New Media Publishing, and reflects the brand's appeal to a new generation of consumers. From the very first glance, Mercedes-Benz Magazine is completely 'new school', sporting a fire engine red cover with bold visual callouts that are windows to the diverse content within. Inside … [Read more...]

Group 1 Hyundai has announced the launch of the new 2013 Hyundai Veloster at their showrooms in Midrand and Knysna Johannesburg, South Africa 15 April 2013: Group 1 Hyundai has (http://www.group1-hyundai.co.za/) unveiled its latest showroom floor addition with the launch of the 2013 Hyundai Veloster in their Midrand and Kynsna branches. The Hyundai Veloster is the very latest vehicle to be launched by Hyundai in South Africa and comes standard with a host of vehicle extras, including a 7” LCD touch screen display, full Bluetooth integration with video streaming, the iconic 2+1 door configuration the car is known for, 60:40 folding rear seats, a rear-mounted camera with parking assist, automatic climate control, and a host of vehicle … [Read more...]

After the course record was broken in the opening leg, teams in the Investec Night Relay series will be aiming to set the bar even higher when the starter pistol fires for the second race in Port Elizabeth on Thursday evening. According to organiser Michael Zoetmulder of Zports Event Management there had been a marked increase in interest and entries following the success of round one. “There are a number of corporate teams who are keen to give defending champions Gamble Pharmacy a run for their money,” said Zoetmulder. Last month, the 2012 winners set a record time of 1:04:56 for the 21km relay with the help of Uitenhage-born Olympic marathon runner Lusapho April. Zoetmulder said he had definitely noticed a growth in the … [Read more...]

Nissan has launched its new NISMO sub-brand road car range with the unveiling of the Nissan Juke NISMO at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. Cape Town, March 2013: Group 1 Nissan (http://www.group1-nissan.co.za/),The Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. launched its new NISMO sub-brand road car range with the unveiling of the Nissan Juke NISMO at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show (7th – 17th of March 2013). The new dramatic design of the Nissan Juke NISMO will set the tone for all future NISMO road car releases and highlights the NISMO sub-brands proud racing heritage. Powered by a 200PS 1.6-litre direct injection turbocharged engine, the new Nissan Juke NISMO is now even more engaging, exhilarating and exciting. Available in 2WD or 4WD drivetrain options, the … [Read more...]

To help foster and further the spirit of entrepreneurship in South Africa, they’ve taught an entire internationally acclaimed business transformational coaching programme for free. The podcast of every business coaching radio show is posted on their website’s Homepage so that the material taught can be re-listened to and shared with other entrepreneurs and business owners who didn’t get to listen to the show. We are on the brink of a new age of prosperity. No other time in South Africa’s history has offered such opportunity for wealth. It offers unprecedented freedom to choose, to grow as an individual and to flourish as a community. Those who benefit most will be those who are quickest to recognise this opportunity and seize … [Read more...]

Pretoria, South Africa - October, 2012 - All-terrain vehicle (ATV) distributor SportsRide has made available to the public the PGO series Bug Racers. These are manufactured by PGO, a Taiwan-based scooter, quad bike and bug racer manufacturer. Bug racers, similar to dune buggies, are recreational vehicles with characteristically large, wide wheels. These vehicles rely on an engine mounted on an open chassis – opposed to a closed body like the ones on normal cars – to increase the power-to-weight ratio. Bug Racer 500i & BR600 The SportsRide PGO series includes the very well-known Bug Racer 500i and now also the Bug Racer 600. Both of these units are fitted with a sporty aesthetic, and are perfectly suited for road use, as … [Read more...]

Pretoria, South Africa - October, 2012, All-terrain vehicle distributor SportsRide has made available an exciting range of quad bikes through its website, www.sportsride.co.za. The ranges on offer have been selected carefully to cater for all skill levels and requirements - from cost-conscious budget models to the high-performance Target 550 IRS. According to information portal www.quad24.co.za, ATV uptake in South Africa is on the rise. What is an ATV? All-terrain vehicles (a category which includes quad bikes) are classified as 'quadricycles' by The National Road Traffic Act (Act 93 of 1996 as amended) - a four-wheeled motor vehicle designed to be operated by controls similar to those fitted to a motorcycle. ATVs vary according … [Read more...]

Pretoria, South Africa – November 2012 – In 2010 SportsRide was founded with the intention of brining an innovative ATV market to South Africa without compromising on quality and at the same time selling quads at well affordable prices. In 1964 PGO was founded and the company has been designing a wide selection of scooters which are used worldwide. They also have the rights to altering illustrations and specifications in order to constantly make improvements to stay in line with constantly changing market. The prime philosophy of PGO is having fun and since the very first PGO series was introduced, people around the world have been given that with their novel concepts and innovative ideas. From the initial Vespa scooters, the CVT … [Read more...]

Pretoria, South Africa – November 2012 – Off road vehicles like the SportsRide TOMCAR are unmatched and are known for endurance which was originally an off road military vehicle known to be tough and fast off road. TOMCAR has now been modified into a versatile, ultra functional durable quad that can be utilized in the most demanding conditions for both private and commercial use. As opposed to mass market UTVs and ATVs SportsRide quad bikes are built and designed to a high professional grade standard, using the highest grade quality components and materials. The TOMCAR in particular is designed to be extremely dependable, rugged and safe as the quad comes with a heavy duty 4 wheel independent suspension and a completely welded steel … [Read more...]

150 Cars, 5 Days, 3000Km, One BIG Party! A couple of super car or classic car rallies currently run in South Africa. All these rallies have one thing in common: they are popular and very, very exclusive. You have to have a lot of money, for the most part you have to own an exclusive super car, or belong to some kind of club. The Gumboot Rally offers the same thrills and exclusive experience for a very affordable entry fee of just R 5000.00 per vehicle. The name Gumboot was chosen to give our rally a uniquely South African flavour. The Gumboot rally is similar yet very different in one respect; that it allows for everyday citizens with everyday normal cars to also partake in a similar event for an affordable experience. The event is … [Read more...]

Witness the New Charging Style "Fun to Charge" by Brand New Prius PHV! BusinessWire/ME-Newswire - TOYOTA MOTOR SALES & MARKETING CORPORATION launched a sports iPhone & Android app titled "PLUG-IN Championship", which uses recharging of the smartphone as the main game controller, to bring to life the "Fun to charge" concept of the new hybrid vehicle with rechargeable battery Prius PHV. "PLUG-IN Championship" takes the plug-in action where smartphone users connects their device to the recharger, and turns it into a sport. "Players" will compete with each other by accuracy of the timing of the "plug-in" action and win scores for each play. When a smartphone is "plugged in", the app reacts with playing an exhilarating video to add … [Read more...]

BY WESLEY LYNCH, CEO, REALMDIGITAL The remarkable mainstream success of mobile devices – specifically tablets – opens up immense opportunities in education. If embraced by schools, they can overcome the expense and impracticality of desktop-bound computer hardware, lessen the premium on software and significantly raise the value of technology-aided education. Proven and affordable As demonstrated with the recent text book delivery crisis in Limpopo, access to information is a key obstacle to raising education standards in South Africa. Undeniably, information access is a less immediately pressing issue than access to water, good roads or land ownership. But perhaps government policy makers can be swayed by the fact that … [Read more...]

In light of the international Circle of Excellence award win and being a Cannes finalist, Boomtown Strategic Brand Agency has once again proven to be a fierce competitor in the industry by winning a Diamond PMR Africa (Professional Management Review) award at the Eastern Cape Province leaders and achievers awards breakfast. This award secured the 1st overall spot for excellence in advertising, becoming the 7th consecutive year for Boomtown winning a PMR award. The PMR awards represent competitiveness, excellence, leadership, customer service and satisfaction which are a true reflection of Boomtown’s culture. The winners are selected through a careful process where surveys are done on a number of respondents in the Eastern Cape … [Read more...]