Schindlers Attorneys and COBRA War Room – Newsletter – 17 June 2020
The Legal Requirements for the Lawful Use of Electronic Signatures This article seeks to examine the legal requirements for the lawful use of electronic signatures. It will focus on the use of electronic signatures in the legal industry. Diener N.O v Minister of Justice and Others: The Risks Faced by Business Rescue Practitioners…
Event Safety Council Re-Opening Guidelines
The Event Safety Council (ESC), a special interest group within the Southern African Communications Industries Association (SACIA), has spearheaded the development of new health and safety protocols for the MICE industry. This is motivated by the need to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at future events, due to the high risk of transmission when bringing…
RCCI Networking Meeting Notes : Thursday 4th June
Greetings Networkers, My sincere apologies for the delay in circulating the meeting notes but nevertheless thank you for joining the RCCI Networking meeting on Thursday 4th June. Great Virtual Meetings With the Global Lockdown accelerating us into the world of online meetings, Harold Robinson’s presentation on how to host and run great virtual meetings was both…
Johannesburg Smart City Survey
The Smart City Office of the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) has commissioned the Bureau of Market Research (BMR) at the University of South Africa (Unisa) to conduct a research study to assess and establish the progress made with the implementation of the Smart City Programme in the City. You are invited to participate in the…
‘Outrageous’ increases for Joburg city councillors
A 6.4% pay hike in the midst of crisis – the city’s idea of belt-tightening. Residents of Joburg are being asked to comment on the city’s latest budget proposals – and they probably should. The city councillors propose awarding themselves a 6.4% pay increase this year, while multiple surveys show that most South Africans are…
Schindlers Attorneys Property Law Webinar – 18 June 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 to help businesses in financial distress. Together, these businesses…
PRASA Information Sharing on Current Status and Plans for Service Resumption Post Lockdown
See below letter from PRASA to Chambers of Commerce and Industry:
The Road To Economic Recovery Requires Deliberate Bias to The Most Disadvantaged
This article by Adv Mthokozisi Xulu. President of SACCI, was published in the June edition of the Department of Tourism’s newsletter, Bonjanala. Left: Adv Mthokozisi Xulu, Board Member, Seda and President of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) Labelled as a black swan event and likened to the economic scene of World…
Second Generation Outsourcing: Can You Retrench?
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. It is contentious as to whether second generation outsourcing falls under section 197 of the Labour Relations Act, which is the law protecting employees when a business or…
Government Tender Bulletin 3110 – 12th June 2020
Government Tender Bulletin 3110, published on 12th June 2020.