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15th of November 2017
2020 Target: Reduce road fatalities AND serious injuries by 50%
SADD joins the international road safety community to commemorate World Day of Remembrance, scheduled for Sunday the 19th November 2017.
We sincerely hope you will be proactive and join us by having ceremonies or church services around this time. Please contact us for more details 082 821 3673 or carosmit@sadd.org.za
This event is dedicated to remembering the many millions killed and injured in road crashes and their families and communities, as well as to pay tribute to the dedicated emergency crews, police, and medical professionals who daily deal with the traumatic aftermath of road death and injury.
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Alec Hogg www.biznews.com
Business Leadership South Africa yesterday issued a statement expressing concern at yet another heavyweight resignation at National Treasury, the umpteenth since the recent appointment of SA’s Gupta-associated finance minister.
The spate of departures within Treasury’s top team is eerily reminiscent of how the previously admired leadership at SA Revenue Services was hollowed out. But this time those doing the capturing are missing something very important. The world has turned sharply against the corrupt. And all over the world, the previously untouchable are being brought to account.
Leading the charge, notably, are three of the other BRICS – Brazil, India and China. But an even more dramatic anti-corruption purge has begun in Saudi Arabia where an ambitious 32-year old prince says he is imposing the will of the ruler, his frail 81-year-old father.
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School Exchange Programmes – SA most appealing!
This week I received a letter from Jackie Verall in the UK who runs school exchange programmes.
“I was wondering if I could bore the pants off you with an editorial or a blog about how my little UK company is cutting a swathe through Europe offering high school experiences in South Africa. No, it’s not a plug for my business but just to say how South Africa is booming in Europe and kids are coming a plenty to study and experience the great South African way.”
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THIS WEEK'S FAST FACT
Social Media
Covered: South Africans can now be covered against allegations of defamation or invasion of privacy while using any form of social media. The insurance, launched by SHA Specialist Underwriters is the first of its kind in South Africa. The policy costs R120 per year for R500,000 cover. (Source: www.Eighty20.co.za)
