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COVID-19 TERS Benefit

One of the measures that is designed to provide relief to employers and employees is the Covid-19 TERS benefit. On 3 April 2020, the Minister of Employment and Labour issued a revised Directive under the Disaster Management Regulations that will regulate these benefits. In addition, the benefits are subject to the terms of the memorandumโ€ฆ
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Business Partners and Rupert Funding Opportunities For Members

The disruption brought on by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has left many small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) across the world uncertain about their future. It is against this backdrop that President Ramaphosaโ€™s announcement of R1 billion funding from the Rupert Family and Remgro Limited resulted in cautious hope amongst many SMEs across the country. Business Partnersโ€ฆ
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Covid-19 โ€“ Relief And Support Options

Please see attached our comprehensive summary ofย COVID-19 relief and support options provided by Government, Statute, Public-Private Partnerships, Banking/Insurance industries, and the Private Sector as at 5 April 2020. We have taken a multi-disciplinary approach to providing you with some clarity in this complex and fast evolving focus area. You can read and download the documentโ€ฆ
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False Job Credentials A Frequent Reality

BYย  ย 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. Once the Corona virus has passed, South Africaโ€™s badly weakened economy will offer even fewer jobs than it did in the pre-Corona era. The resulting heavy competition forโ€ฆ
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Multichoice Innovation Fund Application

The MultiChoice Innovation Fund is an enterprise development fund which is aimed at empowering qualifying small-medium enterprises in the Information and Communications Technology industry. Since inception, the fund has invested in over 25 black-owned businesses, investing well over R180 million. Through the Innovation Fund, the MultiChoice Group aims to reinforce its commitment to uplifting andโ€ฆ
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SEDA Mobilization Update

Stakeholder Update Seda gears up to respond to COVID-19 As Governmentโ€™s primary agency for small business support, Seda is mobilising all its resources and working with key stakeholders at national, provincial and local level to facilitate access to Government and private sector programmes, initiatives and financial relief. During this time, Seda will prioritise assistance toโ€ฆ
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