“It is important to note that there is a lot of ‘greening’ that companies can do with existing buildings.” Going ‘green’ is now mainstream for cost-efficient building design A ‘green building’ is defined as one that is energy efficient, resource efficient and environmentally sustainable. It incorporates design, construction and operational practices that significantly reduce or…
“Its D4D diesel engine is rather loud and is low on power until warmed up. Then there is sufficient power to pull almost anything on wheels” Many years ago Toyota launched the Fortuner and it immediately took the market by storm. Some, including myself, questioned its popularity – given that it resembled a Hilux with…
“As you open the supersized doors, you can feel the weight and quality of materials used” Plush carpets, super soft leather with heated or cooled front seats and individual infotainment screens make you feel like royalty … ‘Home, James!’ All these luxuries – sadly without James – are standard equipment on the all-new Range Rover…
“The nice thing with this Mini is that apart from looking brutally good and having four doors, it also has the punch to back up the looks.” At first sight you realise that this is no ordinary Mini, especially the one I had on test with its dual colour and sporty stripes. The test vehicle…
“The new A Class will have most youngsters’ hearts pumping at the sight of the sport-pack version.” Mercedes have finally launched the new-look A class. The concept vehicle was first released about four years ago and took the world by storm. It has smooth lines and a large grille and two doors, all with a…
“The rear end of the car is where everything is different; the swooping tailgate is perfectly moulded into the car’s shape.” Over the years BMW have been trying to come up with the ultimate car or as many variants as possible. The new 3 GT is definitely a new and surprisingly good one. This all-new…
“There appears to be limited authority on the interpretation of section 40(1); therefore it seems that the correct legal position at present is that found in this case.” Section 40(1) of the Insolvency Act, 1936 (Act 24 of 1936) (the Act) provides that the Master shall immediately convene a first meeting of the creditors of…
Volvo has broken the mould with its new V40 shape. Gone is the boring sedan and station wagon-style vehicle, replaced by the edgy and elegant coupé hatchback. The rear end is where this Volvo differentiates itself from others, with a curved rear glass that fits perfectly between the two elongated rear lights that resemble an…
“The ITC assesses the core technical competence of prospective CA(SA)s at a standard set by SAICA and is not the final requirement for qualifying as a CA(SA).” The newly introduced June ITC sitting doubles the number of successful African repeat candidates. The Initial Test of Competence (ITC), previously known as Part I of the Qualifying…
“For instance, where members have choice of investments and flexi benefits, they often make inappropriate investment choices.” Poor communications and lack of advice can impoverish retirees Even the most sophisticated retirement planning strategy can have its Achilles heel – and this is usually poor communication. Take the following illustration: Professor Shlomo Bernatzi (UCLA), a leading…