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 Top Tips
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Compliment of the Week: Vodacom
Published in October 30th, 2008
Posted by Emma Donovan in Top Rated
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
Posted by Emma Donovan in Interviews
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 [...]
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