Owners of buildings in South Africa have less than one year left to obtain and prominently display an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) or risk a fine of R5 million, five years imprisonment or both. The regulations, under the National Energy Act, were gazetted a year ago, on 8 December 2020, and apply until 7 December…
In terms of the amendment to section 72 of the Value-added Tax Act 89 of 1991 (the VAT Act), which came into operation on 21 July 2019, Binding General Ruling No. 12 (Issue 3) dated 16 March 2020 (BGR 12) will cease to apply on 1 January 2022. BGR 12 contains a decision made under section 72 of the VAT Act, which expires on 31 December 2021 (the Decision). The…
The new Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant has been detected in various countries and the World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified it as a “variant of concern”. Zambia is therefore seeking to strengthen surveillance at Points of Entry to minimise the risk of importation of this and other variants.
The Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013, (POPI) does more than prescribe regulations in relation to the personal information of data subjects (the person to whom the information relates). If the responsible party (such as a business, or body corporate) breaches the conditions of lawful processing of personal information, it may be sued for damages….
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The South African Chamber of Commerce has noted the pronouncements made by the department of health on the discovery of the new Covid variant that has more mutations and is expected to be more transmissible. The Covid pandemic has had a devastating effect on businesses and the economy, leading to significant job losses and an…
The 23rd November edition of Business For South Africa’s weekly newsletter has been published. This week’s highlights Ventilation a vital addition to vaccination to fight Covid-19 B4SA leaders recognised for their pandemic work Shop safely this Black Friday! You can read it here: BSA Newsletter 23rd November
The City of Tshwane has recorded a sharp increase in the number of active COVID-19 cases. Our most recent COVID-19 report indicates that active cases have increased to 1 689 as of Monday, 22 November 2021. Last week Monday, the number of active cases stood at 362. Read the full media release below.
18 November 2021 Issued by Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank Steady advances in vaccination rates have sustained confidence and the global economic recovery this year, even with further waves of the Covid-19 virus expected. Recoveries in emerging market and developing economies will continue to lag those in advanced economies, in large…
#Welcome2Joburg 17 November 2021_________________________________________________________________________Johannesburg – As 2021 draws to a close, Joburg Tourism’s Convention Bureau team is enjoying a burst of activity, firing on all cylinders in support of two significant global business events being hosted in our city during the latter half of November. “It’s great to be getting back to business as usual…
THE MANUFACTURING EVENT FOR AFRICANS, BY AFRICANS DATE: 22 – 26 November 2021, Virtual Event Manufacturing Indaba is the leading manufacturing event in Sub-Saharan Africa. The event has shown impressive growth year on year and has proved its value in catalyzing business connections and helping manufacturers to innovate and grow their potential. Participate in the…
The Business For SA Weekly Update – 9th November 2021
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 Earlier this year I wrote an article warning of the dangers of enforcing compulsory Covid vaccinations at the workplace. Despite this, a trend towards compulsory vaccination has begun. This…
A presentation from SEFA (Small Enterprise Finance Agency) on funding models and criteria eligibility for accessing funding. Their contact details appear on the last slide of the presentation.
South African businesses will breathe a sigh of relief when power cuts end, but what kind of an impact are power and water cuts having on businesses? SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Mtho Xulu discusses. Courtesy #DStv403#eNCA The RCCI supports the President of SACCI.
Created to help connect the continent, pool resources, and drive international exposure, Inspire Africa Connect launched their inaugural event in the beautiful wine lands region of South Africa. This innovative collaboration between Inspire Marketing and Branding international and Luxury Xclusives, The Luxury Network International along with their partners gave light to the business landscape that…
Government has launched a Business Loss Registration Portal for the registration of businesses that were affected by the unrest which took place during 9-19 July 2021 in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and other affected areas in the country. Attached below are the press release and fact sheet with further details on the portal. This Portal aims to…
There’s no doubt that the lockdown restrictions have been necessary to prevent further Covid-19 infections and deaths. But lockdown has resulted in the country losing billions of rand in revenue. For more, #eNCA‘s Gareth Edwards speaks to President of the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mtho Xulu. Courtesy #DStv403
12 September 2021 – 12:00am My Fellow South Africans, This evening, I would like to begin by telling you about the experience we have had as a nation in one week in the work we are doing in the health care system in one of our provinces. Between the dates of 14 and 20 August…