
Speech by Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, at the Nelson Mandela University
Climate change and policy coordination: What can central banks do? A public lecture by Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, at the Nelson Mandela University, Gqeberha, 19 October 2023 Introduction Last year’s floods in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) reminded us yet again that climate change is real and can devastate households, businesses and property….

Ting Tang Tea
What is Ting Tang Tea? Ting Tang Tea is an all-natural selection of herbs and spices specifically curated to detoxify and cleanse the body. Our tea will leave you feeling refreshed and energized. ________________________________________________________________ How Does Ting Tang Tea Work? Ting Tang Tea is a 14 day detox program. One cup of tea should be…

Joburg Tourism Company Announces Appointment of Thandubuhle Mgudlwa as CEO
The Johannesburg Tourism Company is pleased to announce that Thandubuhle Mgudlwa has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1 October 2023. Mgudlwa’s experience includes areas such as strategy, research, policy, development, planning, investments, commercialization, business tourism, sector modelling, destination management and marketing in relation to tourism. A significant amount of…

C.R.O.W. Emergency Appeal
The best cage is an empty cage. C.R.O.W. is the oldest wildlife rehabilitation centre in South Africa that is committed to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of wildlife. Run by a small, yet highly dedicated and experienced team of staff and volunteers, C.R.O.W. assists over 3000 orphaned, injured and displaced animals every year. From mongoose,…

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…

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…

Progress Reported In Government And Business Partnership, With Commitment To Further Accelerate Key Actions

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.

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…

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…

Comprehensive Online Employment Equity Workshop
During the workshop you will be able to determine whether your Company: Dates:The following dates are available.Delegates can attend any or all dates as time fits them, one unique link per Company to be provided,same discussions on all dates.Tuesday, 15 August 2023 from 08:30 to 16:30 and / orThursday, 17 August 2023 from 08:30 to…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Webinar: Employment Equity Amendment Act, 2020
Webinar: EE Amendment Act, 2020 (Gazette 14 April 2023) EECMS will host a complimentary webinar on the Employment Equity Amendment Act (Gazette 14 April 2023). Cost: R 0.00 (complimentary, no cost) – unlimited delegates within your company can attend. Terms and Conditions: *Note that only the first 300 delegates that join 15 minutes before the…

RCCI Networking Breakfast 30 May 2023
Join us for anotherRandburg Chamber of Commerce and IndustryNetworking BreakfastTuesday 30th May at 08h00Venue: Summerview Boutique Hotel & Conferencing For this event we are honoured to be joined by Nyimpini Mabunda, who will discuss his book “Take Charge’ on the lessons he learned from his childhood in an apartheid-era homeland to the CEO’s office at…

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…

Labour Law Breakfast Meeting
Labour Law – The Pro’s and Con’s and What You Need To Know Thursday 20th April 2020 09h30 – 11h00