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Progress Update on Government and Business CollaborationTest
Johannesburg, 27 September 2023 – President Cyril Ramaphosa yesterday met with members of Cabinet and senior business leaders to receive an update on progress made in the collaboration between government and business. This collaboration was initiated in June 2023 with the aim of significantly growing South Africa’s economy and restoring public and investor confidence through…
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OTO Helps Cancel Taxpayers’ Tax Penalties
Many taxpayers are unaware that they have a right to approach the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and request remission of administrative penalties. Although SARS has many options for dealing with such requests, including allowing, partially allowing or disallowing requests, the revenue collector must respond within a reasonable time. The case below, a rare complaint…
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Companies Tribunal Bulletin Volume 1.
The Companies Tribunal (Tribunal) is excited to present this first quarterly Bulletin. This Bulletinhighlights activies and events undertaken as committed in the Tribunal’s Annual PerformancePlan for the financial year 2023/24. The Bulletin will also shed light on the seminar held in partnershipwith the North-West University on the 09 March at Mafikeng Campus.
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What is the difference between Occupational Health and Occupational Safety?
While presenting many Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) courses over the years. I have asked the delegates what is the difference between occupational health and occupational safety? Very few could give a reasonable answer. During the COVID-19 pandemic many OHS committees in the workplace collapsed and management took over with the guidance of the Government…
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Daily water supply system status updates: Tuesday, 11 July 2023 (Morning)
Daily water supply system status updates: Tuesday, 11 July 2023 (Morning) Water supply status update by exception (i.e., areas affected due to supply constraint and notservice interruption from occasional pipe burst).Planned interruptionsRand Water planned shutdown: Estimated impact and recovery of Johannesburg WaterinfrastructureThe Rand Water planned shutdown is scheduled from 19:00 on Tuesday, 11 July to…
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OTO Intervention Secures Taxpayer Refund Of Over R24,000
The Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) does not often receive cases involving Turnover Tax Return (TT03) complaints against the South African Revenue Service (SARS) but ensures that when it does, such matters are efficiently dealt with. The case below, which helped secure a tax refund of over R24 000, illustrates the OTO’s commitment to…
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Lawyers May Be Allowed At Disciplinary Hearings
Are private disciplinary hearings a thing of the past? BY lvan lsraelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting. He may be contacted on (011) 888-7944 or 0828522973 or via e-mail address: [email protected]. Item 4 of the Code of Good Practice: Dismissal (The Code) contained in Schedule 8 of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) states…
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Minister of Finance Appoints Ms Yanga Mputa as Tax Ombud
The Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana has in terms of section 14 of the Tax Administration Act, of 2011, appointed Ms Yanga Mputa as the Tax Ombud effective from 1 July 2023. Ms Mputa becomes South Africa’s first female Tax Ombud. The appointment is for a period of 5 years. Ms Mputa will take…
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Call For Applications: Africa Youth SDG Innovation Award
Call for Applications: Africa Youth SDG Innovation Award Application Deadline: 11th June 2023 The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), through its Subregional office for Southern Africa (SRO-SA) is organising a side event at the Fifth African Youth SDGs Summit tentatively planned for August in Lusaka, Zambia in collaboration with the Africa Youth SDG…
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Energy Expert Ted Blom Has Died
Independent energy expert Ted Blom has died at the age of 64. His family made the announcement through a Facebook post on Wednesday morning, informing the public of his passing in Linksfield but giving no further details. Blom was well known for his commentary on the country’s ongoing energy crisis. RCCI is saddened to hear…
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SBI Statement On The 2023 Budget
February 21 2023 Ahead of the national budget – to be tabled on Wednesday – the SBI calls on Finance Minister, EnochGodongwana, to support small businesses and their employees, households and families battling high cost of living and load shedding. “We appeal to the minister to spell out how government will be supporting South Africans…
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Rand Water To Implement 30-hour Planned Maintenance On The R1, S1 And R5 Pipelines
Date : 20 January 2023MEDIA STATEMENTRAND WATER TO IMPLEMENT 30-HOUR PLANNED MAINTENANCE ON THE R1, S1 ANDR5 PIPELINESRand Water has scheduled the planned maintenance on its S1, R1 and R5 pipelines to tie-in a portion of the S4 pipeline to the existing S1, R1 and R5 pipelines. The 30-hour project will commence from 03:00am on…
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Chundhur v Rampersad (D7934/2020) [2022] ZAKZDHC 28 (24 June 2022)
Article written by Avyakta Sing, Candidate Attorney, checked by Nadia Steyn, released by Jordan Dias, Senior Associate at Schindlers Attorneys 14 December 2022 BACKGROUND This matter dealt with an encroachment and the right of a neighbour to remove the encroachment off his or her property. The Applicant and Respondent are neighbours in the sectional title…
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Recent Constitutional Court Ruling and what this means for B-BBEE in 2023!
The Constitution of South Africa is the highest law in the land. The Constitution places an obligation on the State in terms of section 9 (the equality clause) to specifically “redress the inequalities of the past.” This is the aim of all transformative legislation from the Employment Equity Act to the Skills Development Act and…
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Watershed House – Office Space To Rent
Office Space To RentWatershed House147 Bram Fischer – Randburg – Ferndale The Watershed building has Easy access to major motorways and Gautrain Bus Route Services. Located within a 5km radius from shops. Our Serviced Office space will encourage learning and networking events which helps build a sense of community. Our spaces are designed to facilitate collaboration & interaction with…
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Randburg Central Business District Transport Master Plan
The City of Johannesburg (COJ) Transport Department and its implementing agent, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), is requesting your participation in the preparation of a Transport Master Plan and Implementation Plan for the Randburg Central Business District. Feedback from the previous rounds of stakeholder engagement was used to guide the preparation of the Draft Transport Master…
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How to Log a Query/Dispute with a Municipality
It’s that time of year again when municipalities (certain persons inside municipalities, certain debt collectors acting for municipalities, certain disconnection contractors, and sometimes even fraudsters outside of municipalities too) take the opportunity to attempt to extort money from municipal clients because they know that at the end of November many people get bonuses, and they…
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6 Mistakes Businesses Make on Social Media
Social media can be a great marketing tool for businesses. When used correctly, it can help you build up brand awareness, attract new customers, and boost your bottom line. The trouble is, there are a lot of mistakes local businesses can make on social media platforms. If used incorrectly, not only will your efforts prove…
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African projects recognised at Small Business Champions Initiative awards
The winners and runners-up of the 2022 edition of the Small Business Champions Competition were announced at a virtual event co-organised by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the Informal Working Group on Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) and the International Trade Centre (ITC). Benin’s Association Professionnelle Accompagnements Valeurs Expertises Conseils and the Tanzania Chamber of…
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Why Content Marketing is Critical for Small Businesses
Is content marketing a key part of your overall strategy? If not, it definitely should be!Today, content marketing is crucial for small businesses. It helps you to engage with yourcustomers, attract new ones and increase brand awareness. The benefits it delivers are vast,yet many small businesses still aren’t implementing it as part of their marketing…
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Competition Act: Invitation for Public Comment CLOSES TOMORROW
We URGENTLY need your comments on the draft block exemption regulations for Small, Micro and Medium enterprises. The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition are inviting the public to comment and RCCI wants to ensure that small business owners have the opportunity to add their comments. Kindly send us your comments as soon as you…
