Randburg LDAC Launch on Saturday 6th May
The City of Johannesburg Social Development Department invites you to the launch of Randburg LDAC at 10.00am on Saturday 6th May at Randburg Square, cnr Oak and Sentrum Street Randburg.
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Municipalities and Internal Remedies
Introduction This article discusses what type of “internal remedies” might apply in relation to a consumer’s dispute with the municipality about municipal debt, and how and when these internal remedies need to be exercised before approaching a court for assistance in resolving the dispute. Read or download the full article here: (if you don’t see…
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Labour Law Training Puts Management On Track
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. In the case of NUFAWSA obo Matiti vs Svencraft cc (2007, 3 BALR 220) the employee, a shop steward was dismissed after a disciplinary hearing where he was…
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When is it Legal for a Municipality to Disconnect Water?
This article has been produced on special request, as COJ appears to be cutting off residential water supply often. We hope that you find this useful. We would like to thank Mr Joe Rabin and the trustees of the Body Corporate of Edina Court, for their willingness to take the City on, and establish a…
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COJ Regionalization Project
Dear Members We are receiving a lot of queries from consumers affected by COJ’s regionalization project. In essence, COJ is moving the billing function from its head office in Braamfontein, to its regional offices located all over Joburg. This is causing some consumers to get more than one invoice in one month, and some payment…
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Invitation to the Taiwan Carnival 2017
It is our pleasure to invite you to the Taiwan Carnival 2017 on Sunday, 30th April 2017, which will be held between 10am and 4pm at Pretoria Chinese School, 654 Halse Street, Wingate Park, Pretoria. The event promises to be very enjoyable, with Taiwan Food Fair, Taiwanese Culture Introduction, Martial Art, Taiwanese Aboriginal Dance, Karaoke,…
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Dereliction Of Duty Charges Must Be Proven
BY lvan lsraelstam, 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. Dereliction of duty is a charge that is tempting for employers to use especially when they are angry with the employee concerned. This is because: the phrase ‘dereliction…
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New COJ Tariff Increases
The new tariff increases that the DA-Coalition Government is proposing, is more closely tied to the inflation rate. There are a few things that you and I may not like and also high water users will be charged some pretty steep increases, but it is an eminently reasonable set of increases. How to Comment? The…
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Confusion in Retrenchment Law Spells Danger
BY lvan lsraelstam, 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. This article first appeared in The Star. The Labour Relations Act (LRA) allows employers to dismiss employees for reasons of operational requirements (retrenchment). However, the LRA’s provisions make…
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City’s Revenue Customer Service Centres Closed During Easter Weekend
The City of Joburg’s Revenue Customer Service Centres citywide will be closed on Saturday, the 15th of April 2017, due to the Easter weekend. During the public holidays, customers are advised to pay their accounts using the listed methods below: With EasyPay, facilitating a quick payment option at many shops that you visit on a…
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Second phase of billing regionalization to kick-in
City of Johannesburg is days away from launching the second phase of its billing regionalization which would ensure that the entire City is regionalized. The second phase of billing regionalization will officially be launched on the 1st May 2017 to include the remaining regions: D (Soweto), F (Inner-City) and G (Lenasia, Ennerdale). City’s Spokesman Kgamanyane…
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Schindlers Important Legal Updates – 6 April 2017
FREE CONSULTS WITH SCHINDLERS REGARDING VALUATION ISSUES FOR EXISTING CLIENTS We have received many requests for assistance with valuation related disputes as there are currently three open valuations rolls (in Tshwane, Ekurhuleni and COJ), and the deadline for filing of objections in relation to these rolls all close shortly. We have decided to call for…
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SACCI PRESS RELEASE – Business Confidence under Pressure
SACCI PRESS RELEASE Wednesday, 5 April 2017 Business Confidence under Pressure SACCI today released the March 2017 SACCI Business Confidence Index (BCI) at its Offices in Rosebank, Johannesburg. The SACCI Business Confidence Index (BCI) pulled back by 1.7 index points to 93.8 in March 2017 from 95.5 in February 2017. This is the first month…
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Statement on Cabinet Reshuffle by the Randburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry
This morning the President of the Randburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mr. Neil Pollock says, “We believe as Chambers, we need to comment that the major Cabinet reshuffle has led to uncertainty by many. Members are advised that RCCI will be working closely with relevant bodies to establish clear communication and action going forward.”…
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Business Seminar – Ankara, Turkey – April 2017
In pursuit of its economic diplomacy mandate, the Embassy of South Africa in Turkey is organising a country seminar and a B2B meeting session to be held in, but not limited to, Ankara, Turkey on 27 April 2017. The targeted sectors are Agriculture, Machinery, Health & hospital equipment, Furniture, Informatics & technology and Defence. Therefore,…
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Attention: All in Randburg Management District
Attention: All in Randburg Management District Please see the attached notice regarding an application to the City for – Consent Use for a Place of Amusement to operate 20 limited pay-out machines and a night club at this property which is at – Erf 605, Blairgowrie – “China City” – Jan Smuts corner Republic Road,…
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NOCCI/OFM Expo and Trade Fair Kimberley 3-5 August 2017
Our sister chamber, the Northern Cape Chamber of Commerce, has extended an invitation to RCCI members to attend or exhibit at their Trade Fair to be held in Kimberley in August. The NOCCI/OFM Expo and Trade Fair will held from the 3rd to the 5th of August 2017 at Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre, Kimberley. Face-to-face…
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R100 For A Loaf Of Bread
If you lived in New York, you’d be paying $7.95 – R100.43 – for a loaf of bread, according to the Worldwide Cost of Living report recently released by The Economist Intelligence Unit. However, petrol would be costing you only $0.61, or R7.70 per litre. The report explores the cities with highest and lowest cost…
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Crime Briefs – 15th March 2017
Crime awareness Sector 1 Burglary residential at York street, door forced open Robbery with firearm at corners of Oak and Retail Ave whereby one suspect involved and allegedly armed, corner of Republic and Main road, 3 suspects driving silver Mercedes Benz and armed, threaten the victim and registration number unknown. Sector 2 The following streets…
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Invitation To The Proudly South African Buy Local Summit & Expo 2017
INVITATION Proudly South African would like to invite you to the Proudly South African Buy Local Summit & Expo 2017 DATE: 3 – 4 APRIL 2017 VENUE: Sandton Convention Centre The Buy Local Summit The 6th Annual Buy Local Summit & Expo is an essential tool in influencing interaction between business enterprises, entrepreneurs and procurement decision makers….
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Large Planned Water Outage: 22 March 2017
Large Planned Water Outage Streets: All streets Start Date: 22 March 2017 Time: 08:00am – 19:00pm Restoration: 19:00pm – 22:00pm Reason: Install a new bypass valve at Republic and Viscount Road Impact on customers: No water Here is the list of all areas supplied by the following reservoirs & Towers which are affected Linden 1: Areas…
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Your Right To Tertiary Education Funding
Introduction There is much meaning that can be found in the saying “knowledge is power”. Knowledge makes you competitive, functional and creates a capacity to earn a living. Knowledge, however, comes at a price which not everyone can afford and which the government cannot provide to everyone. In this article, we look at the extent…
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Hospitality and Tourism Bulletin – Week 9
South Africa: Hotel News aha Hotels & Lodges welcomes Sefapane Lodges & Safaris to the family Premier Hotel Cape Town to start extensive renovations in May Marriott International looking to the promise of Africa Tshwane, Sandton set to welcome new Capital hotels South Africa: Tourism News New partnership to put Cape Halaal tourism on the…
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2017 Budget Speech and Highlights
Dear Member, Please find below the full 2017 Budget speech as well as the highlights, as delivered by the Minister of Finance, the Honourable Pravin Gordhan this afternoon in parliament. The following budget allocations to support economic growth over the MTEF are worth noting: R3.9 billion for small, medium and micro enterprises and cooperatives. R4.2…
