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Who are you?: I have recently moved back to SA after travelling extensively working as an engineer on Superyachts. I am taking 2 years off to get involved in interesting projects and opportunities that will challenge me in new ways.

Where can you be found on the web, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc?: RogerN@siliconcape.com
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What is your current activity, project or occupation?: I have currently agreed to help out the Silicon Cape Committee in creating a bit more action in the community. Title: Co-ordinator...

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Shaun Wuth commented on Roger Norton's blog post Mobile App Developers in Silicon Cape

"Could you add Customised Applications (www.customisedapplications.net) Thanks, Shaun"

May 22

Imel Rautenbach commented on Roger Norton's blog post Mobile App Developers in Silicon Cape

"in the Garden Route: Office Reliance http://officereliance.co.za/services-small-business/software-development.html Fuzzy Logic http://www.fuzzy-logic.co.za/ "

May 22

Suhaifa Naidoo commented on Roger Norton's blog post Mobile App Developers in Silicon Cape

"Please add Snapplify - www.snapplify.com"

May 22

Roger Norton and Shaamiel Gabier are now friends

May 2

Roger Norton and Andreas Demleitner are now friends

Apr 24

Roger Norton and Kishan Kalan are now friends

Apr 11

Dr Riaan Wolhuter commented on Roger Norton's blog post Mobile App Developers in Silicon Cape

"Hi Roger We certainly do that as well. Have a look at www.beachwatch.co.za. Everything in there is our own - the mobile apps, back end server technology and website. We specialise in mobile and general systems analysis and solutions.…"

Mar 26

Roger Norton commented on Peter McFall's blog post Waytag Concludes Global Agreement with TomTom

"Hey Peter, that's awesome news. Congrats!"

Mar 21

Roger Norton and David Luyt are now friends

Mar 12

Roger Norton and Mark Koekemoer are now friends

Mar 7

Wim Morris commented on Roger Norton's blog post Mobile App Developers in Silicon Cape

"Hi Please add Apposition Consulting (www.appositionconsulting.com) Regards Wim Morris 082 321 8774"

Mar 6

Roger Norton replied to Samantha-Leigh Harper's discussion Venture Capitalist

"Hey Samantha. Be sure to check out the Resources section of this site. I also wrote a blog post on the different stages and types of investors, find it here. "

Mar 6

Samantha-Leigh Harper commented on Roger Norton's blog post Silicon Cape Thirsty Thursdays

"Hi All - Is this still running?"

Feb 21

Richard Burton commented on Roger Norton's blog post Silicon Cape Thirsty Thursdays

"Is this still on?"

Feb 17

Roger Norton is now friends with Eshmael Njabulo Mpabanga and Adrian Cox

Jan 26

George Gabriel commented on Roger Norton's blog post We're looking for a new Co-ordinator

"As Eric asked, is the commitment 5 hours per day or per week?"

Jan 5

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We're looking for a new Co-ordinator

We're looking for someone who is keen to help grow their exposure and experience in the community while passionately driving the Silicon Cape brand forward. If this seem like something that you might be interested in, keep reading...

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Drive awareness around Silicon Cape Initiative and it’s goals

Be a representative for the initiative at events

Help create cohesion and communication between the…

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Posted on December 14, 2011 at 12:00 — 2 Comments

Social Media World Forum

The Social Media World Forum series 2011 is coming to Cape Town on 1-2 June, co-locating with another highly relevant industry conference, Apps World Africa. Both events aim to bring developers, marketers, equipment manufacturers, operators and telecoms professionals together to network, connect and help grow the industry.

The event will host a raft of leading speakers…

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Posted on May 26, 2011 at 15:14

Group Buying in SA: Bubble or Not?

There has been a flurry of excitement in the last couple of months as the group buying model has taken the world by storm. Following Silicon Cape’s recent coverage of Twangoo’s acquisition by Groupon I caught up with Jess Green, MD of…

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Posted on May 26, 2011 at 15:14 — 2 Comments

What you need to know about the new Companies Act and Consumer Protection Act

Two important and far-reaching new pieces of legislation recently came into effect: The new Companies Act and the Consumer Protection Act. If you are a manager, director or shareholder of a South African business, you need to know about these two new acts. [written by BRENDAN HUGHES]

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Posted on May 26, 2011 at 15:14 — 2 Comments

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At 20:46 on March 30, 2011, Carl Muller said…: www.vulamehlo.co.za

At 14:12 on October 6, 2010, roland baasch said…: I thought maybe through UCT... but i see now that requirements are strictly for full time entrepreneurs.

Maybe put a blurb in the october monthly newsletter??

At 12:58 on October 6, 2010, roland baasch said…: do you know if anyone on silicon cape is going to this? http://unreasonableinstitute.org/

At 9:43 on May 4, 2010, Audrey De Jongh said…: Well done Roger, taking action, keep in mind, the dop & chop scenario or a pot luck, which means everyone brings one dish, and their own coolaid.lol
Shout if there is anything I can do.
Regards
Audrey