Expropriation without Compensation?
Introduction This article explains what expropriation is in terms of South African Law, with reference to the current political environment and a focus on the present dispensation’s renewed vigour to speed up and enhance land redistribution and amend the Constitution to permit expropriation without compensation. Read the full article here:
New COJ Tariff Increases
The new tariff increases that the DA-Coalition Government is proposing, is more closely tied to the inflation rate. There are a few things that you and I may not like and also high water users will be charged some pretty steep increases, but it is an eminently reasonable set of increases. How to Comment? The…
Trade Expectations Weaken Notably
SACCI Press Release The seasonal adjusted six-month Trade Expectations Index (TEI) weakened notably and declined from 61 in February to 51 March 2017 – the weakest level since April 2016. The non-seasonal adjusted six-month Trade Expectations Index (TEI) weakened even more markedly and declined from 63 in February to 51 March 2017. The TEI was…
Confusion in Retrenchment Law Spells Danger
BY lvan lsraelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting. He may be contacted on (011) 888-7944 or 0828522973 or on e-mail address: [email protected]. Go to: www.labourlawadvice.co.za. This article first appeared in The Star. The Labour Relations Act (LRA) allows employers to dismiss employees for reasons of operational requirements (retrenchment). However, the LRA’s provisions make…
City’s Revenue Customer Service Centres Closed During Easter Weekend
The City of Joburg’s Revenue Customer Service Centres citywide will be closed on Saturday, the 15th of April 2017, due to the Easter weekend. During the public holidays, customers are advised to pay their accounts using the listed methods below: With EasyPay, facilitating a quick payment option at many shops that you visit on a…
Second phase of billing regionalization to kick-in
City of Johannesburg is days away from launching the second phase of its billing regionalization which would ensure that the entire City is regionalized. The second phase of billing regionalization will officially be launched on the 1st May 2017 to include the remaining regions: D (Soweto), F (Inner-City) and G (Lenasia, Ennerdale). City’s Spokesman Kgamanyane…
Schindlers Important Legal Updates – 6 April 2017
FREE CONSULTS WITH SCHINDLERS REGARDING VALUATION ISSUES FOR EXISTING CLIENTS We have received many requests for assistance with valuation related disputes as there are currently three open valuations rolls (in Tshwane, Ekurhuleni and COJ), and the deadline for filing of objections in relation to these rolls all close shortly. We have decided to call for…
SACCI PRESS RELEASE – Business Confidence under Pressure
SACCI PRESS RELEASE Wednesday, 5 April 2017 Business Confidence under Pressure SACCI today released the March 2017 SACCI Business Confidence Index (BCI) at its Offices in Rosebank, Johannesburg. The SACCI Business Confidence Index (BCI) pulled back by 1.7 index points to 93.8 in March 2017 from 95.5 in February 2017. This is the first month…
Statement on Cabinet Reshuffle by the Randburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry
This morning the President of the Randburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mr. Neil Pollock says, “We believe as Chambers, we need to comment that the major Cabinet reshuffle has led to uncertainty by many. Members are advised that RCCI will be working closely with relevant bodies to establish clear communication and action going forward.”…
Business Seminar – Ankara, Turkey – April 2017
In pursuit of its economic diplomacy mandate, the Embassy of South Africa in Turkey is organising a country seminar and a B2B meeting session to be held in, but not limited to, Ankara, Turkey on 27 April 2017. The targeted sectors are Agriculture, Machinery, Health & hospital equipment, Furniture, Informatics & technology and Defence. Therefore,…
Attention: All in Randburg Management District
Attention: All in Randburg Management District Please see the attached notice regarding an application to the City for – Consent Use for a Place of Amusement to operate 20 limited pay-out machines and a night club at this property which is at – Erf 605, Blairgowrie – “China City” – Jan Smuts corner Republic Road,…
Constitutional Court Sinks Employers
Employer’s right to dismiss now even weaker BY lvan lsraelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting. He may be contacted on (011) 888-7944 or 0828522973 or via e-mail address: [email protected]. When an employer fires an employee for dishonesty, constant late coming, absenteeism, poor work performance or other serious infringement it normally intends for the…