Baby cereal tests indicate high level of GMOs

A study conducted on baby food in South Africa has revealed high levels of genetically modified organisms (GMO). 14 May 2013 14:37

TopTV gets nod to screen 'adult' channels

[Thabiso Mochiko] TopTV's application to show adult content channels has been given the nod by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). 25 Apr 2013 07:22

VAT input documents critical for retailers

To avoid losing margins to SARS, retailers need to ensure that they are in possession of associated tax invoices for VAT inputs. Following successful SARS legal cases, companies need to ensure that all input tax invoices are compliant and the record of invoices is complete. 17 May 2013 13:10

Meat group cries foul over poultry body's secret figures

[Amanda Visser] The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE) is seeking urgent relief from the North Gauteng High Court to have access to confidential information in the application brought by the South African Poultry Association before the International Trade Administration Commission (Itac) for an increase of up to 82% in import duties on frozen poultry. 20 May 2013 13:44

End of proposed Sunday alcohol ban welcomed

Brandhouse Beverages welcomes the decision by Gauteng Economic Development MEC, Nkosiphendule Kolisile to withdraw the proposal to prohibit the sale of alcohol on Sunday. 16 May 2013 11:21

Study finds South Africa hostile to SMEs

According to the second round of the SME Growth Index™, 'Easier/Harder for Small Business in South Africa', produced by business environment specialists SBP, the survival of South Africa's Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) community, is under both immediate and long-term threat. 22 Feb 2013 05:15

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How to contribute to Bizcommunity, from op-ed pieces to news

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Bizcommunity.com has now expanded its operations into 16 new sectors and will soon venture into another 17, providing a whole new range of target audiences for advertisers. The most critical aspect of this is the quality of content and this is a formal invitation to you to become a recognised contributor on Bizcommunity. 3 Oct 2011 14:57

Public hearings on agri produce bill kick off

The public hearings on the Agricultural Produce Marketing Agencies Bill will start on Monday, 13 May 2013, in Irene, outside Pretoria. 13 May 2013 10:53

Consumer Protection Act made easy

Most South African businesses seem to be unaware that the most draconian of the provisions of the new Consumer Protection Act will soon be coming into effect, said consumer law specialist Neville Melville at the launch of his latest book, The Consumer Protection Act made easy. 15 Mar 2010 12:29

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[2013 trends] Pdf of 2013 Biz Trends Report now available

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Finally, what you've all been waiting for! Bizcommunity.com's 2013 Biz Trends Report is now available for downloading in pdf format - and this year we've improved the quality for a better tablet experience! 13 Feb 2013 14:33

Motorists to benefit from new Act

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Selling a used car just won't be the same for car dealerships wanting to off-load a dicey vehicle to an unsuspecting buyer, thanks to the new Consumer Protection Act. 31 Mar 2011 06:56

Sunday Times: How the SABC lied to us

[Megan Power] Paying your TV licence may be "the right thing to do", but for eight years the SABC has been lying to us, according to the Sunday Times. 22 Oct 2012 06:08

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Bizcommunity April 1 price freeze is no joke

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Believe it or not, we've made the decision to freeze most of our rates for 2013! This is not an April Fool's prank but a strategic decision in line with our core objectives to assist businesses to grow and thrive via our portfolio of publishing platforms. 26 Mar 2013 10:37