Executive Director, Daniel Galloway was ecstatic that The Fugard Theatre received a staggering ten nominations for the Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards for productions presented and housed at The Fugard in 2012.

The invitation extended this year to SA born composer Bongani Ndodana-Breen by the Johannesburg International Mozart Festival (JIMF) is of significance, especially in the context of SA classical music.

SUN INTERNATIONAL has appointed Graeme Stephens, its director of new business development, as chief executive from February next year.

Dr Lindiwe Msengana-Ndlela has been appointed the municipal manager of Nelson Mandela Bay. Dr Msengana-Ndlela, 47, who was born in Cala and has three grown-up children, will be returning to her home province.

South African born Tony Granger has been admitted as a freeman of London. Individuals who have made a significant impact in their field are invited to take up the Freedom to acknowledge their contribution.

Anyone paying attention to the triathlon scene in Taiwan in recent years is sure to have noticed the rise in participation among female athletes, some of whom are earning endorsement deals for their healthy beauty. A local cycling magazine recently featured several accomplished young triathletes on its cover, looking every bit as good as professional models (but far healthier and more radiant).

IT was the sort of dream deal that the shareholders involved won't forget. But for Rod Baxter being at the centre of the famous Consolidated Minerals bidding war of 2007-08 was an experience he never wants to repeat.

Director and Chief Investment Officer of Foord Asset Management. Dave Foord founded Foord Asset Management in 1981 with Liston Meintjes and has built it into the company it is today. He began his career at Old Mutual in 1978 and then started his business three years later.