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Eight City of Johannesburg Employees Arrested for Fraud and Corruption
Joburg East Express reports that eight City of Johannesburg employees working at the Revenue Department in Thuso House were arrested on Friday morning by members of the Hawks, and will be charged for fraud, theft and corruption. The arrested officials will appear at the Johannesburg Commercial Crimes Court today. It is alleged that they defrauded…
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SEFA Engagement Session
FCCI & RCCI are hosting an engagement session with SEFA (the Small Enterprise Finance Agency) on Thursday 31st August 2017. The aim of the session is to engage the Gauteng Business Community and to open lines of communication. A wealth of information will be shared on how business owners can raise their business profile and…
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News Release From The AHI: Payment of Government Suppliers Within 30 Days
22 August 2017 The AHI notes the comments by Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe that timing for payments by government to suppliers is improving. (Click here to read the full speech by Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe) Earlier this year AHI President Bernard Swanepoel initiated a campaign targeting both big businesses and government…
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City of Johannesburg Still Using Speed Cameras to Issue Fines
According to a News24 report, the City of Johannesburg will continue to issue traffic fines based on the evidence caught on speeding cameras, despite the contracts of speed camera service providers coming to an end in January this year. In a statement, spokesperson Luyanda Longwe said this had resulted in reduced law enforcement capacity. “JMPD…
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SACCI Press Release – Trade Conditions Survey- July 2017
Cautious Trade Prospects The SACCI Trade Conditions Survey Trade Activity Index (TAI) at 47 for July 2017 reflects reserved trade conditions with the TAI still below 50. The seasonally adjusted TAI, however, improved by a further two index points to 51 in July from 49 in June 2017 and was also 3 points higher than…
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FCCI Launch Video
The launch of the Fourways Chamber of Commerce & Industry on 27th July 2017 Video by Owondo Corporate Digital Media Production
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Labour Laws Protect New Mothers
Look after employees who have recently given birth 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. Pregnant employees are strongly protected under South African law. There are no fewer than six pieces of legislation that require…
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Government Tender Bulletin 2977
Government Tender Bulletin 2977, published on 11th August 2017
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What To Do With A Tenant’s Leftovers
This article examines the practical solutions available to a landlord in the situation where a tenant vacates a property and leaves personal items behind.
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Joburg Water – 33 Hour Water Interruption on 15th & 16th August
Joburg Water – 33 Hour Water Interruption on 15th & 16th August 15 – 16 August 2017 – Northcliff & Surroundings Planned Maintenance Suburb: Northcliff Streets: Washington Street Start Date and Time: 15 August 2017, 08:00 until 16 August 2017, 17:00 Reason: Rand Water replacement and repairs of portions of sections of trunk main (F46)…
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Invitation to Focus Group Discussion: Business Impact of the LRA Amendments
Invitation to Focus Group Discussion: Determining the Business Impact of the Labour Relations Act Amendments Many members will recall the concerns raised by BUSA on the labour law amendments in 2014 as they were not subjected to an impact assessment. We have since managed to secure the support of government and labour to conduct a…
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Media Statement by the MMC for Public Safety
Media Statement – MMC for Public Safety Many roads are have blocked by protesters in Soweto and Turffontein this morning, this includes Soweto Highway, Immink Drive, Chris Hani Rd. As well as Booysens and Harronmear Rd. The blockages are said to be linked to Motion of No Confidence protests, motorists should drive with extra caution…
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Dismissal Unfair If Rehab Is Needed
Sick employees can drive employers to drink 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 law prohibits employers from disciplining employees who are ill or disabled. For example, an employee who uses narcotics and becomes…
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JRA Manhole Cover Replacement Media and Stakeholder Invite
Residents of Johannesburg are invited to Johannesburg Road Agency’s (JRA) Manhole Cover Replacement Engagement with COJ Mayor Herman Mashaba. The event takes place in Helen Joseph Street (between Miriam Makeba and Henry Nxumalo Streets) from 10.00am until 11.00am on Thursday 10th August 2017. Kindly confirm attendance via: [email protected] by Tuesday, 08 August 2017.
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The Appointment of Mr Vuyani Jarana As CEO of SAA
Media Release Friday 04 August 2017 THE APPOINTMENT OF MR VUYANI JARANA AS CEO OF SAA In a statement issued today the CEO of SACCI, Mr. Alan Mukoki, said: QUOTE: It is with great pleasure that we congratulate Mr. Jarana as the new CEO of SAA. SACCI welcomes Mr. Jarana’s appointment, as CEO of SAA,…
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City hosts Billing Query Open day on 12 August 2017
Many City residents and businesses are plagued by the billing crisis that was inherited from years of maladministration related to the implementation of a new billing system. The City of Joburg is having a Billing Query Open day on Saturday, 12 August 2017, from 9am at Marks Park in Emmarentia. If you have a billing…
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Hospitality & Tourism Bulletin – Week 30
South Africa: Hotel News New hotel group acquires first SA property Cape Town hotel spearheads employment for deaf people South Africa: Tourism News Western Cape tourism sector is on the up South Africa Airlink to finally establish flights to St Helena Worldwide: Hotel News Redefine ups stake in International Hotel Properties Accor beats revenue predictions,…
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The Labour Dispute System – How It Works
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 Labour Relations Act of 1995 (LRA) makes it very easy for employees to challenge alleged unfair dismissals and other unfair practices at private or statutory dispute resolution…
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Fourways Chamber of Commerce & Industry Launched
Randburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry Press release from the CEO – Mrs. Linda Blackbeard FOURWAYS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY On July 27, Randburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) launched a new addition to RCCI’s fold, their Fourways Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI). The Fourways Chambers official launch, with Future City Fourways,…
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Billing Crisis – Mashaba Puts City Back On Track
The Executive Mayor, Cllr Herman Mashaba Billing Crisis – Mashaba puts City back on track 31 July 2017 Release: Immediate Today, I am personally taking charge of the billing crisis that continues to leave our residents suffering in the City of Johannesburg. When I was elected as the Executive Mayor, I promised the residents that…
