The winner is announced: Marilyn Ramos claiming her Miss South Africa 2012 title (Image by Bruce Schwartz)

In an age where programmes featuring Kardashians, Playboy Bunnies, and manufactured Idols are screened daily on pay television it was a fair question when a December newspaper headline asked: Miss SA ... does anyone still care? The answer is a resounding YES! At the very least the participants cared and each of them has friends, fans and relatives who cared. Besides, if major companies like Volvo, Sun International and Nashua get involved as sponsors you bet someone cares.

Dynamic, innovative and passionate about his work – is how Nick Vetter, owner of Quattro Productions, describes himself. Best known in the industry as "DJ Nick" and "Nick Fusion", this leading authority in the Disc Jockey (DJ) industry has 16 years of experience and a host of accolades to his name.

The MTN Tour of Legends is regarded as the premier annual international mountain biking event. It is made all the more special by Africa’s spectacularly beautiful natural environment.

J-SOUND & STAGE EFFECTS DAZZLE WITH MARTIN MAC VIPERS ON MICHAEL W SMITH’S 2012 SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR– by Bruce Schwartz

Following the worldwide buzz about the new Martin MAC Viper series earlier in 2012, Theo Papenfuss, owner of rental house Stage Effects, was faced with a decision: his client base was demanding more light in a smaller package - he knew he needed to invest in newer technology.