SACCI Expectations of the Budget 2017
SACCI Media Release Tuesday 21 February 2017 SACCI EXPECTATIONS OF THE BUDGET 2017 The Minister of Finance, the Honourable Mr Pravin Gordhan, will be delivering the Budget Speech on the 22nd of February 2017. The 2017 Budget Speech is being delivered at a time South Africa is experiencing subdued economic growth, with the outlook for…
Conflict of Interests
Whose interests are paramount – employer’s or employee’s? BY lvan lsraelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting. He may be contacted on 0828522973 or on e-mail address: [email protected]. Go to: www.labourlawadvice.co.za It is inherent in the nature of employment relationships that, as the employer is paying the employee for his services, he/she is obliged…
Government Tender Bulletin 2951
Government Tender Bulletin No. 2951, published on 10th February 2017
Delaying Discipline Weakens Management Prerogative
Do Not Dilly Dally In Bringing Disciplinary Charges BY lvan lsraelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting. He may be contacted on 0828522973 or on e-mail address: [email protected]. Go to: www.labourlawadvice.co.za A vitally important part of maintaining management prerogative is the implementation of effective discipline. In order to optomise the corrective effect of discipline…
Package of Labour Market Agreements Heralds a New Opportunity for Inclusive Growth
As you may now be aware, all social partners have agreed, and all parties other than COSATU, have now signed the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and Labour Relations Stability Agreement. COSATU have indicated they are not withdrawing from the Agreement, but want to take the extra step of consulting their CEC before signing. The Agreement…
RCCI regrets the sudden passing of Chamber Vice Chairman, Mr Maxwell Dube
It is with great sadness that we need to inform you of the sudden and unexpected passing of our Chamber Vice President, Mr Maxwell Dube last night. We are greatly saddened at the sudden loss of such an amazing, dedicated and professional man. Max, as he was fondly known by all, was filled with compassion…
Eskom Smart Metering Project in Sandton and Midrand
7 February 2017: Eskom has rolled out smart split metering as part of its infrastructure upgrade programme for all households in Sandton and Midrand. The new meters have been installed in large part of the area thus far. In order for customers to enjoy the benefits of new smart split meter, they need to receive…
SACCI Press Release: Advances in Business Confidence
Advances in Business Confidence SACCI today released the SACCI Business Confidence Index (BCI) for January 2017 at its Offices in Rosebank, Johannesburg. The SACCI BCI registered 97.7 index points in January 2017 compared to 93.8 in December 2016 and 92.6 in January 2016. This is not only in severe contrast to the severe year-on-year decline…
Local entrepreneur scoops international business award
Entrepreneur Menno Parsons believes that there is always a way to venture into business as long as you know what you are doing. The founder and managing director of Master Power Technologies (MPT) was recognised by the Randburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) for his second international award. The RCCI offered Parsons an opportunity…
V.A.T. Increase Is One Option For Plugging The Country's Revenue Shortfall
The head of EY’s Africa tax practice has called for the finance minister to be bold and increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate by two percentage points in February’s budget, arguing that some large companies have long been readying themselves for the costly exercise of changing systems to accommodate a higher rate. Africa tax…
Protection of Personal Information Act
The attached article on POPI was drafted by Christopher Tucker (Partner) and Charlotte Clarke (Candidate Attorney) to assist clients in understanding the hype around this piece of legislation. We trust that it will be of use to you. If you have any queries arising from this article, please contact Chris at [email protected] or Charlotte at…