Guest post by the Rocking the Daisies team.
Promote sustainable farming practices by opting for organic wines the next time you fancy a tipple. Organic wine makers use natural and earth-friendly ways of controlling pests and diseases, rather than harsh chemicals and pesticides.
For instance, Avondale Wines uses a flock of ducks to snap up the [...]
Tip of the week: drink organic
Published in October 31st, 2008
Posted by Emma Donovan in Tip of the Week
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Compliment of the Week: Vodacom
Published in October 30th, 2008
Posted by Emma Donovan in Compliment of the Week
Our favourite compliment this week is from M.D. Sebastiao:
I e-mailed getclosure! last night after 8pm and have already had contact (10am) and am getting the problem solved. Cindy at Vodacom, you are a star!
Hats off to Vodacom for the prompt response, it’s great to see that they are making such a concerted effort to [...]
Worldwide Press Freedom Index 2008
Published in October 29th, 2008
Posted by Emma Donovan in Consumer Awareness
Reporters Without Borders has released its latest annual Press Freedom Index. It ranks 173 countries and reflects the degree of freedom that journalists and news organisations enjoy. It also looks at the efforts made by the authorities to respect press freedom and ensure respect for this freedom.
South Africa’s ranking has improved by [...]
National Assembly gives the Competition Amendment Bill a thumbs up
Published in October 28th, 2008
On 21 October 2008 the National Assembly stamped its approval on the Competition Amendment Bill. This follows its adoption by the National Council of Provinces on 25 September 2008, with proposed amendments to personal liability and cartel activity clauses.
The Bill was implemented to strengthen the existing provisions of the Competition Act and covers the [...]
Interview with the Long-term Insurance Ombudsman
Published in October 27th, 2008
Our latest interview is with Mr Justice Brian Galgut, the Ombudsman for Long-term Insurance.
What is the primary function of the office of the Long-term Insurance Ombudsman?
To provide, at no cost to consumers, out of court dispute resolution of their complaints against insurance companies arising from long-term insurance policies.
When should a consumer lodge a complaint [...]
Tip of the Week: Cape Town Summer Hot Spots
Published in October 24th, 2008
Posted by Emma Donovan in Tip of the Week
Guest post by Helen Teede.
Finally! Summer has arrived in Cape Town. The excitement of the first days of sunshine and drawn out evenings is setting in, and everyone is looking for ways to spend the perfect summer’s day. Whether you want to stroll through the Company Gardens with its meandering paths and sunlight-dappled lawns, [...]
Consumer Protection Bill Delay
Published in October 24th, 2008
Posted by Emma Donovan in Consumer Legislation & Regulation
According to a recent Business Report article , the Consumer Protection Bill has hit a delay due to the fact that thorough consultation around a clause about genetically modified organisms (GMO) was not carried out.
As a section 76 bill, the legislation is required by the constitution to have received the appropriate mandates from [...]
Compliment of the Week: Toyota
Published in October 23rd, 2008
Posted by Emma Donovan in Compliment of the Week
I read this story on Mike Stopforth’s blog earlier this week and thought it was perfect for our compliment of the week:
My mom is a Grade One teacher at Benoni Junior School. She shared this cool service story with me the other day, I thought it was pretty exceptional and wanted to [...]
CapeTalk and Nedbank Small Business Awards
Published in October 22nd, 2008
Cape Talk and Nedbank are running the Small Business Awards to acknowledge the contribution that small businesses are making to the South African economy. They are giving consumers the opportunity to celebrate and reward small businesses with outstanding service by voting for them online.
This is such a brilliant idea as small businesses often have [...]
Fate of the Scorpions Determined
Published in October 21st, 2008
Posted by Emma Donovan in News Update
After months of heated debate the ANC has pushed through legislation that will lead to the demise of the Scorpions. ANC MPs voted in favour of the SA Police Service Amendment Bill and the National Prosecuting Authority Amendment Bill at a Parliamentary committee voting process yesterday, endorsing the legislation by twelve votes to six. [...]
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