Business For South Africa Update – 28th August 2020
B4SA NOTES ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESUMPTION OF UIF TERS PAYMENTS Business for South Africa (B4SA) notes the announcement by the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) that Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) benefits are to resume following a halting of payments due to investigations into system integrity problems. “The move is greeted with relief, though it is still…
Cross Examination at Disciplinary Hearings
BY Ivan Israelstam, 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 Cross examination is used universally in courts and tribunals and gives an accused the opportunity to challenge his/her accusers. However, it is contentious as to whether an accused…
BUSA cargo update for the week 14-20 August 2020
Please find below, for information, the BUSA cargo update for the week 14-20 August 2020.
Zhejiang Export Commodity Online B2B Forum
Invitation to an Online B2B Forum GTS South Africa (Global Trade Show South Africa) cordially invites you to an Online Business to Business Forum with companies from Zhejiang Province, China on the 9th September and 14th to 17th September 2020 @ 08.30am to 11.30am daily (South African time). The Event is FREE. The companies represent the following sectors/industries: · Hardware & Tools · Furniture &…
Facebook Small Business Grants Programme
Up to 30,000 eligible small businesses in more than 30 countries (including South Africa) will be able to receive a grant from Facebook. To be eligible to apply, your business must: Have between 2 and 50 employees Have been in business for over a year Have experienced challenges due to COVID-19 Be in or near…
Retire, Live or Work in Mauritius – Changes To The Immigration Act
Mauritius has been a popular holiday destination for South Africans for many years, but the government’s recent concessions have made it more accessible and affordable for South Africans to retire, live and work than ever before. In June 2020, the Mauritian government’s changes to investment thresholds, the extension of work, residence, retirement permits, and attractive…
SARS Strategic Overview 2020 – 2024
For information, here is a presentation delivered by the SARS Commissioner at a leadership discussion with the private sector held on 31 July 2020.
Disability Training Solutions
Get full B-BBEE Advisory and Consulting services through Skills development and training to Score better on your B-BBEE Scorecard More business opportunities and compliance. Disability Training Solutions “The Department of Trade and Industry makes provision for enhanced recognitionfrom a B-BBEE perspective, being able to claim double points for learners withdisabilities from a training perspective for…
The Impact of the AfCFTA on Africa-USA Trade Facilitation: Webinar
The USA is brought into the Dialogue as we discuss “The Impact of the AfCFTA on Africa-USA Trade Facilitation”. Join us for this discussion on Thurday 27th Augustat 18h00 SAST (RSA) – 11h00 CDT (USA). Click the following link to confirm attendance: https://lnkd.in/d8yMNyP
SACCI Press Release – TRD Survey July 2020
SACCI Media Release July 2020 Trade Conditions Survey Recovering from Distorted Trade Conditions The continuing lockdown since March 2020 owing to Covid-19 deepened the recessionary economic conditions and further distorted trade conditions. The selected restrictive approach towards certain types of trade, especially during the hard lockdown period, had a serious effect on trade. The seasonally…
Dishonesty Won’t Always Merit Dismissal
BY Ivan Israelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting. He may be contacted on (011) 888-7944 or 0828522973 or on e-mail address: [email protected]. Web Address: www.labourlawadvice.co.za. Dishonesty has traditionally been seen as a serious offence and one that could render an employment relationship intolerable. This is because dishonesty damages the ability of the employer…