Canine distemper is an incurable, deadly virus which attacks your dog’s respiratory, urogenital, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems. Tshwane SPCA is currently battling a potential canine distemper outbreak at its Waltloo branch, reports Kempton Express. “If your dog is not vaccinated on a regular basis or within the past year, vaccinate it immediately,” warned Dr Elizna Boag,…
SACCI Vacancy: Chamber Services Manager The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) is seeking a highly motivated and forward thinking: Chamber Services Manager. SACCI functions as a national organised business structure representing the collective voice of its broad-based membership. It focuses on improving the environment for successful business development by contributing to national policy…
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. Section 186 of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) gives every employee the right not to be unfairly dismissed or to be subjected to unfair labour practices. Schedule 8…
Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can! 14 million South Africans routinely experience hunger while simultaneously more than thirty percent of the country’s food is wasted. In 2017, approximately 10 million tons of the available 31 million tons produced was wasted. NOSH Food Rescue NPC (NOSH) aims to reduce food…
SOUTH AFRICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry is seeking a Personal Assistant (PA) to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This position will require support to the team as a whole. The prospective candidate will manage mostly business-related tasks for the…
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. Employees who are seen as trouble makers, eccentrics, disruptive, disagreeable, pushy, non-compliant, independent or who merely refuse to ‘suck up’ to the boss often find themselves on the…
The New Year Resolutions Issue: Jan 2019 by Velaphi Mpolweni The economic hub of South Africa is back to life. You can tell by listening to the morning and afternoon traffic reports. The traffic buzz of Allandale, Malibongwe, Grayston and Gillooly’s interchange is in full swing. In this issue we focus on New Year resolutions….
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will release its World Economic Outlook Update. Speakers: – Maury Obstfeld, Economic Counsellor and Director of Research Department, IMF. – Gian Maria Milesi-Ferretti, Deputy Director, Research Department, IMF. Moderator: – Gerry Rice, Director, Communications Department. Opening Remarks by: – Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington DC; Member…
Please find attached, for your information, the presentation delivered by Deputy Minister Cronin to BUSA on Friday, 18 January 2019 in regards to the Draft Expropriation Bill.
Not all infractions amount to gross misconduct 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. The term ‘shop steward’ is a colloquial one and refers to the employee elected as the workplace representative by fellow employees…
I have attached the draft policy on Inclusionary Housing approved by the Mayoral Committee during December 2018, but not yet brought into force, for your consideration. I received this from Mark Blanckenberg, a partner in conveyancing at Schindlers who specializes in developments. Several property developers, town planners and attorneys (including our own Andre Pienaar) have…
This article details the proposed amendments to the existing Expropriation Act, and the effects thereof.
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SACCI press release 16 January 2019 Moderate but strained trade conditions Results from SACCI’s December 2018 trade conditions survey show that activity improved slightly on November 2018 if adjusted for seasonal factors whereas the six-month prospects remained muted. The seasonally adjusted Trade Activity Index (TAI) recorded 47 compared to 40 in November 2018. In December 2018 the non-seasonally adjusted TAI…
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Help us craft the City of Johannesburg’s Property Rates & Credit Control Debt Management Policies We invite all residents, ratepayers, stakeholders, and interested parties to attend consultative regional meetings across the City of Johannesburg. This will provide the opportunity for all participants to give meaningful input into the…
Below is our latest article, written by Paul-Michael Keichel (Partner) and Caitlin Wilde (Senior Associate). Paul-Michael and Caitlin practice commercial law with Maurice Crespi, in the Crespi Team at Schindlers. If anyone requires any further information in relation to the above, they can contact either Paul-Michael ([email protected]) or Caitlin ([email protected]).
OCDMP SALES DEPARTMENT: Digital Media Production Direct Sales Agents / Consultants. Location: Johannesburg Type: Non-EE/AA Flexi Contract Remuneration: Basic – R3 500.00 /Month Monthly Earning Potential: R10,150.00 (Basic + Comm.) Reference: OCDMP1901 Closing Date: 28 January 2019 Positions: 2 Sale Consultants needed. OCDMP is a digital media productions company based in Johannesburg that produces quality…
Dear all Happy New Year ! and all the best for 2019 from everyone in the Municipal Law Department at Schindlers. To start the year off on a positive note, we confirm that we have received confirmation in writing from COJ’s Valuations Department that it has applied to the MEC for condonation to allow members…
Year-end Message From Linda Blackbeard, CEO of the Randburg Chamber of Commerce & Industry RCCI thanks all their members for their support during 2018. We see the year ending with many questions still on our minds. Power availability including the cost of power, unemployment, crime and corruption, to name a few, all still glaring us in the face as…
RCCI/FCCI hosted the final Networking With A Purpose event on 6th December at the RCCI offices in Randburg. More than 40 members and invited guests attended. [foogallery id=”7292″]
RCCI hosted the Thandanani House of Refuge Christmas Party on Saturday 8th December. Many thanks to the members who gave their time and who sponsored food and gifts! [foogallery id=”7244″]
Our CEO Mrs Linda Blackbeard, received two amazing recognition awards this year. Both are lifetime achievement awards in “Africa’s Most Influential Women in Business” The first was the SADC South Lifetime achievement award and the other the Continental Lifetime achievement award. The following is a letter received from the CEO of CEO Global: Ms Linda…
Let me take opportunity to thank Linda and Danie for granting me the opportunity to write for the RCCI website. I’ll be writing on different topics, including Furniture & Décor, Fashion, Entertainment, Design Trends, Gardening and Architecture. All these topics will grant me the opportunity to interview different individuals from time to time to contribute…
THE LAND HUNGER The attached article considers what ‘the land hunger’ might be in our unique South African context, and poses serious questions that need to be answered before our government can properly formulate a plan to address same. It was written by myself and senior associate Anja van Wijk. Chantelle Gladwin-Wood Read the article…