SACCI Media Release Tuesday 21 February 2017 SACCI EXPECTATIONS OF THE BUDGET 2017 The Minister of Finance, the Honourable Mr Pravin Gordhan, will be delivering the Budget Speech on the 22nd of February 2017. The 2017 Budget Speech is being delivered at a time South Africa is experiencing subdued economic growth, with the outlook for…
It is with great sadness that we need to inform you of the sudden and unexpected passing of our Chamber Vice President, Mr Maxwell Dube last night. We are greatly saddened at the sudden loss of such an amazing, dedicated and professional man. Max, as he was fondly known by all, was filled with compassion…
7 February 2017: Eskom has rolled out smart split metering as part of its infrastructure upgrade programme for all households in Sandton and Midrand. The new meters have been installed in large part of the area thus far. In order for customers to enjoy the benefits of new smart split meter, they need to receive…
Advances in Business Confidence SACCI today released the SACCI Business Confidence Index (BCI) for January 2017 at its Offices in Rosebank, Johannesburg. The SACCI BCI registered 97.7 index points in January 2017 compared to 93.8 in December 2016 and 92.6 in January 2016. This is not only in severe contrast to the severe year-on-year decline…
Entrepreneur Menno Parsons believes that there is always a way to venture into business as long as you know what you are doing. The founder and managing director of Master Power Technologies (MPT) was recognised by the Randburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) for his second international award. The RCCI offered Parsons an opportunity…
The head of EY’s Africa tax practice has called for the finance minister to be bold and increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate by two percentage points in February’s budget, arguing that some large companies have long been readying themselves for the costly exercise of changing systems to accommodate a higher rate. Africa tax…
Attention: all property owners in Randburg Management District Please see the attachments from the City of Joburg’s Property Company (JPC) regarding Erven 973, 975, 1882, 1/969, 971. The physical addresses are – stand 301, 303, 305, 307, 309 Kent Ave, Ferndale. You are invited to make comments on or before 27 January 2017 to The…
Please find below the Statement from the Reserve Bank Governor regarding the Monetary Policy Committee deliberations. Points to note are: The Repo rate remains unchanged at 7% The prime lending rate also be unchanged at 10.5% Headline inflation is expected to average 6.2% in 2017, compared with a previous forecast of a 5.8%
Is SAMWU for or against corruption? 13 January 2017 I note with deep concern the embarrassing and contradictory press conference held by SAMWU (South African Municipal Workers Union) today to “dispel the lies which have been peddled by the City of Johannesburg” following the arrest and imminent arrest of corrupt licensing centre officials in…
FERNDALE – The reconstruction of the bridge on Cork Avenue in Ferndale was scheduled to commence in February and completed by the end of April this year. Johannesburg Roads Agency advised motorists to use alternative routes as the road was closed towards the end of December last year. “The bridge was closed off with concrete…
The NSBC Summit is Africa’s largest and most successful event for anyone starting or growing a business. It’s the can’t-miss entrepreneurial and networking event of the year! It’s the place to be and how to get ahead! The National Small Business Chamber (NSBC), in association with World Famous Events, brings you the NSBC Summit 2017….
CITY OF JOHANNESBURG Metropolitan Centre, 158 Loveday Street, Braamfontein P O Box 1049, Johannesburg, 2000 Tel: +27 11 407 7558 Fax: +27 11 339 5704 100 Days of Progress in Joburg 1 December 2016 Cllr Vasco da Gama, Speaker of Council, Cllr Kevin Wax, Chief Whip of Council, Leaders of Political Parties in Johannesburg, Members…
By Chantelle Gladwin, Partner and Gary Boruchowitz, Candidate Attorney Introduction This article highlights the most important legal principles to come out of past and present cases dealing with the impact of section 118(3) of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000 (“the Act”), with the aim of summarising the…
Johannesburg property-owners who are unhappy about the service they receive particularly at the walk-in-customer service centres city-wide, can talk directly with their area managers. The City’s Spokesman Kgamanyane Maphologela says the City is serious about improving customer service, as this is part of the City’s ten point plan of running a responsive and pro-poor…
From 1st February 2017, the City of Johannesburg will be regionalizing its billing process. This will result in the following benefits: Customer Benefits Customers will be able to choose their own due dates. The chosen due dates should be between the 15th and 28th day of the month; Customers will be aligned to their regional…
The Telkom 947 Cycle Challenge takes place on this Sunday, 20th November 2016. See the attached map of the route and all details around road closures. Interactive map Telkom 947 Cycle Challenge website
Source: Smart Procurement Newsletter 15th November 2016 Dear Member, Dr Rob Davies, Minister of Trade and Industry has decided to scrap the concept of an Empowering Supplier, by virtue of all companies automatically being an Empowering Supplier. Below is your personal copy of the official notice Notice 708 of 2016 Empowering Supplier Status Minister of…
Randpark Golf Club wins Best Golf Course in Best of Joburg Readers’ Choice Awards 2016 The Best of Joburg winners have been announced and Randpark Golf Club has won the title of Best Golf Course. Francois Swart, the General Manger was delighted, “This is a team effort and cannot be achieved without consistent service excellence…
FINAL REMINDER LIMITED SPACE BOOK NOW 4th NOVEMBER FREE Do you know how your pricing strategy affects the success of your business? A 1% price increase could typically deliver an 11% impact on profit. We invite you to join us for a session on key pricing techniques for your business by Viresh Harduth – Former…
The Randburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry has joined forces with The Jozi SME hub Randburg Branch. The Jozi SME hub, now based in the same offices as the RCCI, will give you the ease of accessibility to an amazing array of additional services on offer under the Jozi SME hub. The Jozi SME hub…
A SPECIAL CALL TO ALL SMME’S IN THE : ARTS, CRAFTS, JEWELRY, FASHION AND GIFT MANUFACTURING SECTORS TO PARTICIPATE AND SHOW YOUR WARES! The concept for the market day is for family’s to purchase a picnic hamper at the entrance which covers entrance, picnic food for 4 and entertainment and enjoy a fun-filled family day….
Due to low rainfall and current temperatures, everyone must use water sparingly at this time to prevent a potential water crisis.
City Power has been experiencing an upsurge of customer queries in recent months pertaining to City Power officials requesting access to customers’ properties for meter reading purposes. The utility is continuing with an ongoing efforts of replacing inaccessible, bridged or bypassed by customers as well as those meters that are considered to be faulty or…
SACCI today released the SACCI Business Confidence Index (BCI) for September 2016 at its Offices in Rosebank, Johannesburg. The SACCI Business Confidence Index (BCI) lost 2.6 index points in September 2016 to measure 90.3 compared to 92.9 in August 2016. This figure for the BCI is 4.1 points below September 2015. The BCI average of…
Building and Sustaining Strong Institutions for South Africa’s Global Competitiveness The convention takes place from 19th – 20th October 2016 at Emperors Palace Keynote speaker for the conference: Governor Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank Click here for more information