Sign up now for the 5th Annual LITTLE EDEN CEO Wheelchair Campaign®
Calling all company CEOs and Directors: our popular Wheelchair challenge returns in 2022. And we’re counting on you to make it bigger and better than ever! With Covid-19 restrictions easing, many people are now working at the office again. Your decision to spend a work day in a wheelchair (either at the office or at…
Landlords and Tenants Rights During “Inspections” By Members of Political Parties
On the 19th January 2022, members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (hereafter “EFF”) embarked on an inspection of restaurants within the in the Pretoria-area and surrounding establishments, to evaluate the ratio of foreign nationals to locals employed within the hospitality industry. EFF leader, Julius Malema, claims that such inspection was authorised by virtue of the…
Building owners in a race against time to clock in on Energy Performance Certificates
Owners of buildings in South Africa have less than one year left to obtain and prominently display an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) or risk a fine of R5 million, five years imprisonment or both. The regulations, under the National Energy Act, were gazetted a year ago, on 8 December 2020, and apply until 7 December…
Section 72 of the VAT Act – Motor Dealer Industry
In terms of the amendment to section 72 of the Value-added Tax Act 89 of 1991 (the VAT Act), which came into operation on 21 July 2019, Binding General Ruling No. 12 (Issue 3) dated 16 March 2020 (BGR 12) will cease to apply on 1 January 2022. BGR 12 contains a decision made under section 72 of the VAT Act, which expires on 31 December 2021 (the Decision). The…
Zambia Strengthens Surveillance At Points Of Entry
The new Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant has been detected in various countries and the World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified it as a “variant of concern”. Zambia is therefore seeking to strengthen surveillance at Points of Entry to minimise the risk of importation of this and other variants.
Sued For Damages (Non-compliance With The POPI Act)
The Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013, (POPI) does more than prescribe regulations in relation to the personal information of data subjects (the person to whom the information relates). If the responsible party (such as a business, or body corporate) breaches the conditions of lawful processing of personal information, it may be sued for damages….
Customs Requirements for Travellers Webinar
General disclaimer These tutorial videos are provided to help taxpayers understand their obligations and entitlements under the tax Acts administered by the Commissioner for SARS. They provide general assistance, are simply expressed and may provide step by step guidance that does not cover all possibilities. Generally, they do not address a taxpayer’s specific circumstances. For…
SACCI Statement on New Covid Variants and Possible 4th Wave
The South African Chamber of Commerce has noted the pronouncements made by the department of health on the discovery of the new Covid variant that has more mutations and is expected to be more transmissible. The Covid pandemic has had a devastating effect on businesses and the economy, leading to significant job losses and an…
BSA Weekly Newsletter 23rd November 2021
The 23rd November edition of Business For South Africa’s weekly newsletter has been published. This week’s highlights Ventilation a vital addition to vaccination to fight Covid-19 B4SA leaders recognised for their pandemic work Shop safely this Black Friday! You can read it here: BSA Newsletter 23rd November
City of Tshwane records a sharp increase in COVID-19 infections
The City of Tshwane has recorded a sharp increase in the number of active COVID-19 cases. Our most recent COVID-19 report indicates that active cases have increased to 1 689 as of Monday, 22 November 2021. Last week Monday, the number of active cases stood at 362. Read the full media release below.
SARB November Monetary Policy Committee Statement
18 November 2021 Issued by Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank Steady advances in vaccination rates have sustained confidence and the global economic recovery this year, even with further waves of the Covid-19 virus expected. Recoveries in emerging market and developing economies will continue to lag those in advanced economies, in large…