With some exciting projects in the pipeline for 2010, we decided that it was time to expand our core team. On that note, I’d like to officially welcome Mduduzi, who joined us a couple of weeks ago. We’re looking forward to working with him over the next couple of months.
1. What is your role at getclosure? [...]
Interview with Mduduzi Ndlovu
Published in March 5th, 2010
Posted by Emma Donovan in Interviews
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Would you let someone tweet on your behalf?
Published in February 26th, 2010
Posted by Emma Donovan in Opinion
According to a recent article on Sky News, President Barack Obama is looking for a “social networks manager” to take charge of his MySpace and Facebook pages and keep his Twitter account up to date.
The first question which popped into my mind when I read this was “If I didn’t have time to post my [...]
Are cell call costs every going to come down?
Published in February 5th, 2010
Posted by Emma Donovan in News Update
That’s the question consumers were left asking after Icasa decided earlier this week not to look at the mobile industry’s interconnect proposal.
The proposal was to lower the costs the cell phone companies charge each other for calls between their networks from R1,25 to 89c. The understanding was that this saving would be passed onto [...]
Job opportunity for a PHP Developer
Published in February 3rd, 2010
Posted by Emma Donovan in General
www.getclosure.co.za is an independent complaints management and consumer affairs portal. Our discreet service is fast, effective and free for South African consumers and suppliers. We have an opening for a PHP Developer with a can-do attitude.
Job description:
The successful candidate would work with our existing team to maintain and improve the getclosure site [...]
Is your personal information safe on Facebook?
Published in February 1st, 2010
Posted by Emma Donovan in Consumer Awareness
You may vaguely remember a ‘privacy settings’ dialogue box that popped up on Facebook in December 2009. If you just skimmed through (or ignored) the fine print and opted for the recommended changes, you gave Facebook the right to publicise your private information. This includes everything from status updates and shared links to [...]
Human trafficking helpline: dial 08000-RESCUE
Published in January 29th, 2010
08000-RESCUE is a 24 hour toll-free helpline for human trafficking victims and a platform for consumers to give tip-off information. This joint initiative between The Salvation Army and BE HEARD, an organization with ten years experience in operating anonymous tip-off services, was launched in Johannesburg on 27 January 2010.
Initially the helpline operators will be [...]
Social Network Suicide
Published in January 25th, 2010
Posted by Emma Donovan in Monday Madness
Have you ever felt a longing to “delete all your energy sucking social-networking profiles, kill your fake virtual friends, and completely do away with your Web2.0 alterego”? If so, the Web 2.0 Suicide Machine will be right up your street. Basically it enables you to remove every trace of yourself from Facebook, Twitter, [...]
Tip of the Week: How to protect your domain name
Published in January 22nd, 2010
Posted by Emma Donovan in Tip of the Week
According to a recent article on Bizcommunity, many South African domain names are at risk because their domain registration details are incorrect.
Why this is a problem:
If your listed email address is wrong, you will be excluded from any form of control of the domain and will not receive your billing invoice (resulting in your site [...]
Consumer Protection Act Series #10 - Right to return goods
Published in January 21st, 2010
Posted by Emma Donovan in Consumer Legislation & Regulation
Once the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) comes into effect in October 2010, refund policies will have to conform to the following guidelines.
Question of the Week: I recently bought a product from a mail order catalogue, but am not happy with what arrived in the post. Will the Consumer Protection Act make it any easier for [...]
SA involvement in Haiti
Published in January 20th, 2010
Posted by Emma Donovan in News Update
The online coverage, empathy, suggestions and feedback about the Haiti earthquake victims has been remarkable, especially as it can be traced to people from such a diverse range of cultures and countries.
A big thumbs up must go out to all South African individuals and organisations that have contributed in some way. Particular mention must [...]
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