Business For South Africa Update – 18th May 2020
BUSINESS FOR SOUTH AFRICA PROVIDES GUIDELINE FOR RETURN TO WORK Business for South Africa (B4SA) has developed an overview of the Regulatory Framework pertaining to the COVID19 in South Africa in so far as workplaces are concerned. The purpose is to enable employers to ensure that when they resume operations, at the appropriate time and…
Gauteng Premier David Makhura engagement with the business community
As the country is assessing its readiness to go down to lockdown level 3, Gauteng Province’s Premier David Makhura would like to engage the business community about the state of readiness. Attached is a document pertaining to this engagement. Please read the attached docs and complete should you feel you could make a difference.
SABTIA Webinar – Thursday 21st May at 10h00
PRODUCTIVITY DURING & POST COVID-19Free Webinar21 May 2020, 10.00am – 11.00am Discussion with Productivity SA Regional Executive, Lalane Janse van Rensburg and the CEO of Wakanda, Mr. Miles Kubheka on solutions to improve SMME’s productivity during and post Covid-19 and opportunities for interns seeking workplace experience. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtfuisrzwsEtcNn4rIQEqnlVluPk_3MlVhAfter registering, you…
Tourism Industry Survey
The Tourism Industry Survey of South Africa: COVID-19: Impact, Mitigation and the Future may be accessed at the following link: http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/648261588959603840/pdf/Tourism-Industry-Survey-of-South-Africa-COVID-19.pdf The report was mentioned in the recent BUSA interaction with the World Bank Group on their Country Partnership Framework, and was published last Friday. The report is a joint publication of the Department of…
Assaulting Subordinates Has A Legal Impact
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. When an employer contemplates disciplining an employee it is required by The Code of Good Practice: Dismissal (the Code) found in Schedule 8 of the Labour Relations Act…
Schindlers News and Events – Newsletter – 15 May 2020
The coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic has brought additional strain to an already struggling South African economy. IQbusiness, Schindlers Attorneys, Engaged Business Turnaround, Sirdar Group and Envision have formed a consortium to bring their extensive legal, accounting, technology and business turnaround expertise…
Postponement of Zoom Meeting With the Ministers Of Tourism and Small Business Development
POSTPONEMENT OF ZOOM MEETING WITH THE MINISTERS OF TOURISM AND SMALL BUSINESSDEVELOPMENTLate yesterday SACCI was advised that a Command Council meeting has been called by the President MrCyril Ramaphosa which clashes with the Ministerial get together with business on Saturday 16th May at13:00. Much like the virus that adapts and mutates, we are living in…
Business For South Africa Update – 14th May 2020
BUSINESS FOR SOUTH AFRICA COMMENTS ON THE PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS OF 13 MAY 2020 Business for South Africa (B4SA) welcomes the announcement last night by President Ramaphosa of the intention to ease the lockdown and reopen the economy. We are continuing to engage government to reiterate our call for the swift easing of economic restrictions accompanied…
COVID19 Loan Guarantee Scheme Questions and Answers
As a result of the novel coronavirus and the steps taken to curb its spread, many businesses face a significant loss of income. In this context, government is partnering with commercial banks to provide financial support to small and medium-sized firms to enable them to meet their operational needs over the next few months. On…
SACCI April 2020 Trade Conditions Survey
‘Locked Down’ Trade Environment In April 2020, the strict lockdown regulations owing to Covid-19 took effect and outpaced the recessionary economic conditions. Trade conditions were badly affected and called for extra-ordinary efforts by businesses to keep afloat. The seasonally adjusted Trade Activity Index (TAI) declined by 11 points to 26 in April 2020 while the…
President Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa’s response to Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic
13 May 2020 My Fellow South Africans, This week, our country reached a sad moment in the progression of the coronavirus pandemic, as we recorded our 219th death from the disease. Every life lost is a tragedy. These 219 people who passed away had families, they had dependents, friends and colleagues. Their lives were cut…
Online Corporate Training and Employee Skills Development Programs Available
Impact on Employee training during COVID-19 During these difficult times, The IIE’s Varsity College is committed to assisting our clients proactively as we navigate through these complexities together. We remain committed to meeting your training requirements for 2020– your circumstances will be taken into consideration every step of the way. Work Skills Plan and Annual…