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The definitive guide to house plan approval permissions
Can one submit building plans for approval prior to registration of a newly purchased property ?Anonymous
Alcohol and tobacco ban already devastating Treasury's coffers
Crazy!Anonymous
Alcohol and tobacco ban already devastating Treasury's coffers
There are numerous articles online, quoting surveys & research about the number of smokers who have stopped smoking, if sharing of cigarettes still occurs, the impact of the ban on smokers, the money lost in cigarette tax, the illegal trade, the disrespect that most of the country feels about the handling of the situation, whether hospitals are filled with smokers and whether smoking causes a more serious version of the virus.The articles always leave one feeling quite sure that the court would rule against the ban. All logic points to it.But in court, we keep losing. HOW??!Most the points above alone are good enough to lift the ban, so how is it possible that the court arrives at a different resolution? Where is the logical reasoning for each one of the above-mentioned points not carrying enough weight to warrant lifting the ban?What is the court’s response to government's evidence being low quality, incorrect and misleading? I haven’t read anything about the court being told to disregard that evidence.How can they POSSIBLY justify that it's worth losing the millions in cigarette tax? WE have to make that money up while that awful woman quietly says, 'it’s not that much money in the big picture'. Why does 1 woman have so much power? Why isn’t more being said about the left-over Jacob Zuma faction and the influence that a Zuma is still having. Why is she doing this to us, to our economy? Personal gain? How much would be enough to deliberately cause this much damage to our fragile economy, our trust and belief in government, the anger and hatred that is simmering country wide, disrespect to millions and millions of people including many highly regarded specialists who have voiced disapproval of the ban and requested it be lifted.That’s an awful lot of bad karma.Anonymous
#BizTrends2020: 5 ways of being to make 2020 great
Beautifully written simple but to the point!Anonymous
Brand Bonang: From influencer to influential
Interesting article...... It needed to be edited for tone, word choice and syntax. South African media like most of the world needs to remain conscious of their global readers as well.Anonymous
#ACACaresCovid19: Investing in culture, content and creativity
I think this is a great conversation. I also think it begs the question how brands are getting involved in creating content, edutainment and supporting artists during this period and going forward as well.Anonymous
The importance of industry awards
Does this article really say anything of value? Gosh, not really. By the way, PRISA, can PRISM 2020 winners get their awards yet?
Gerrit Jordaan
Has Covid-19 triggered a permanent shift away from dense city living?
As an Urban Designer, I believe that it is not correct to use the COVID-19 pandemic as the only current major shift in the city building process. Cities are built over the centuries and mayor events will have an impact on of the city building process or migration within the urban environment. However to look at short term reactions and to extrapolate it as if the “new normal” will be forever with us, is like changing your long term investment strategy based on a single percentage change in the market. The suburbanisation process of cities in the 20th century was due to complex number of factors like increase of private mobility, inner city conditions, workforce changes, land speculation as well as the “American Dream” that was promoted by the Urban Planners and Authorities. The expensive and unsustainable suburban model is well documented and the New Urbanism model, that revert back to the traditional city building process has been proven to provide better and affordable living environments with mixed uses and higher densities. If we look at previous catastrophes in history, it is clear that the resilience of humanity is amazing and the new normal is not far from the normal. Even cities that were totally destroyed by war was rebuilt, and sometimes totally restored. The need for safe and accessible public spaces will remain and it is even evident in the fact that people are even congregating despite the regulations. It is important not to confuse short term market reactions with long term trends. It is the way we respond to change as a new “opportunity” rather than as “catastrophe”.
Bastian Baltimore
We need to get serious about user data
Great thoughts. Very important subject to keep brining up.
Alison Duffy
Blockchain systems are tracking food safety and origins
This is definitely something that is VERY useful for the future.Anonymous
First they took Tempo, and now everything is off beat
That intro was a chuckle indeed needed thank you!
TT Ndhlovu
The rise of Gen-Z in influencer marketing
You could say that, but don't let actual celebrities hear you say that. Traditionally there's a difference between celebrities and influencers, and somehow it tends of overlap.Best Friends
Report proposes an alternative plan for SA's energy transformation
Your signup process is garbageBest Friends
Report proposes an alternative plan for SA's energy transformation
Your signup process is garbageBest Friends
Report proposes an alternative plan for SA's energy transformation
Your signup process is garbageAnonymous
Hats off (and masks on) to those on the frontline of local tourism
Nice article- only quibble is this "President Cyril Ramaphosa made this very clear in a recent address" I don't think he said this at all. But happy if you can point me to it?Anonymous
Climate change a risk to agricultural production
Good for a first world country. Where do people generate the money to afford what you suggest? Address the primary polluters with these good ideas. How they can make systemic changes to reduce their greenhouse gas output causing the farmers' woes and ultimately your and my suffering.Let farmers meet the polluters.Anonymous
How to register your child for homeschooling
Do we need to pay fees in order to do homeschooling?
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