17 Sep 2013
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Avoid bad BEE practices

Whether one likes it or not, laws applicable to BEE are in place, and in this article Deon Oberholzer shows you the 10 bad BEE practices that could result in you losing your business.

This must be the only country in the world with a so-called "strike season" - so it's no surprise to learn that the new tyre manufacturing industry negotiations deadlocked.

Doesn't anyone seem to realise that a strike is the last resort, not among the first?

Some might think, with good reason, that this country is becoming a nanny state, and others might be in total agreement with the proposed ban, but in the meantime, the alcohol industry is demanding a say on the bill banning alcohol advertising.

Come on, admit it... our taxis are among our favourite road-users... NOT! So here's a heady little tale of the taxi that shocked police officers.

Rod Baker, Content Director

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Government
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Administration
Alcohol industry demands say on bill
The health department has made it impossible for the alcohol industry to make input on a proposed ban on alcohol advertising, the industry claims. Read more >>

Anti-poaching organisations invited to register
All non-profit organisations (NPOs), non-government organisations (NGOs), businesses and individuals involved in fighting rhino poaching have been invited to register with the Department of Environmental Affairs by 30 September 2013. Read more >>

Affirmative action solution is social dialogue says Solidarity
A real solution for affirmative action must be sought through social dialogue and not the courts, the lobby group Solidarity said on Sunday (15 September). Read more >>

Motlanthe visits UK to promote investment
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe is in the United Kingdom to promote investment, especially in South Africa's mining industry. Motlanthe left South Africa for the UK on Saturday. Read more >>

Crunch time for fruit exports
After 23 years in SA's R6bn fruit industry, many of them as managing director of Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing - SA's biggest producer of apples and pears - Charles Hughes is retiring without having fulfilled his ambition of gaining access to China's vast market. He blames it on the SA government. Read more >>

Easing visa policies will help boost economic growth
[Nicky Smith] Security considerations aside, improvements to visa processes and policies will benefit travel and trade, with direct benefits to gross domestic product (GDP) growth and job creation. Read more >>

POIB: Sanef still wants public interest defence clause
The South African National Editors' Forum (Sanef) welcomes President Jacob Zuma's decision to refer the Protection of State Information Bill back to Parliament for reconsideration. Read more >>

Transition period was to blame says SABC
[Mmalegabe Motsepe] The SABC was dealt a blow when it migrated from its existing financial reporting system to the one the auditor-general used, chief executive Lulama Mokhobo said on Thursday, 12 September. Read more >>

SABC audit report 'shocks' Cosatu
The Congress of SA Trade Unions (Cosatu) expressed its "shock" on Wednesday (11 September) at the Auditor-General's disclaimer audit report on the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). Read more >>

Labour law critics don't make fair comparisons - Zuma
Critics of South Africa's labour laws fail to compare the country's laws to those of other similar countries or to consider the country's history when workers had few rights, President Jacob Zuma said today. Read more >>

SABC blows R1.5bn
Financial mismanagement continues to ravage the SABC, with its latest annual report showing a failure to account adequately for R1.5bn spent on consultants for services that could have been provided by its own staff. Read more >>

Housing for miners should provide jobs too
[Paddy Hartdegen] I fail to understand why it should take the deaths of 44 people - and a year of mourning for the lost loved-ones - to get someone to do something about housing in an area that should be awash with money. Read more >>

Zuma: Media must serve public's, not owners' interests
The media must serve the interests of the public, rather than those of media owners, President Jacob Zuma told journalism students yesterday in Cape Town. Read more >>

SA, UK in bilateral talks
South Africa and British authorities are today holding bilateral talks in Cape Town which will see the two countries establishing a business council to facilitate trade and economic activities. Read more >>

Classes resume at WSU
Classes, but not all of them, have resumed at Walter Sisulu University (WSU), in the Eastern Cape. Read more >>

SABC audit report... Media miffs Mokhobo
[Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: The national broadcaster's CEO Lulama Mokhobo has slammed media reports that she says 'skew' what the auditor-general said regarding the SABC's financial issues, BD Live reports. Meanwhile, Cell C has been ordered to withdraw its '15c' ad, reports TechCentral. Read more >>

SANBI board chairperson resigns
The Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs Edna Molewa released a statement on Wednesday afternoon, 11 September, announcing the resignation of Tami Sokutu, chairperson of the SANBI board. The minister notes that his resignation has come after allegations of him being under the influence of alcohol at the 2013 RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London were brought to light. Read more >>

Counter-cyclical spending - where is it?
[Paddy Hartdegen] For some people the only purpose of a business is to make money for shareholders. For others there might be some underlying social investment - such as creating jobs or providing a better quality of life - but one thing is certain: without profit, no business is sustainable. Read more >>

SA-China to continue to work together
Increasing trade and investment between South Africa and China is a matter that both countries will continue to work towards. Read more >>


Law Enforcement
Zuma sends Info Bill back to Parliament
President Jacob Zuma has sent the Protection of State Information Bill back to the National Assembly over concern that two sections in the bill are unconstitutional. Read more >>

New legal hotline launched to report bad lawyers
A new hotline to report wayward lawyers has been launched. Read more >>

Taxi that shocked police officers
An unlicenced taxi driver who packed 21 schoolchildren in an unroadworthy vehicle had a brush with the law on Wednesday, 11 September. Read more >>


International

NSA snooped on Belgium phone company: report
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: Belgian telecom giant Belgacom said on Monday its network had suffered an "intrusion" which a media report blamed on the US National Security Agency (NSA) as it snooped on communications in Africa and the Middle East. Read more >>

British police probe phone-hacking at Sunday Mirror publisher
LONDON, UK: The publisher of Britain's Sunday Mirror newspaper said on Thursday that it is being investigated for alleged phone-hacking by former staff. Read more >>

Yahoo CEO fears defying NSA on data could mean prison
SAN FRANCISCO, US: Yahoo chief Marissa Mayer on Wednesday said she feared winding up in prison for treason if she refused to comply with US spy demands for data. Read more >>


More International


Government

Soweto, suburbs part of land claims
One of South Africa's biggest shopping malls and a large portion of suburbs west of Johannesburg could be the subject of a land claim if Parliament presses ahead with plans to pass a draft bill on land restitution into law. Read more >>

Gauteng transport strategy not even in gear
There is no shortage of strategies and policies aimed at fixing the state of public transportation in Gauteng. Roads and transport MEC Ismail Vadi's ambitious 25-year master plan for integrated transport, launched last month, follows two five-year transport plans and a number of related proposals. Read more >>

Parliament receives unqualified audit
Parliament said on Wednesday (11 September) it has been given an unqualified audit for the past financial year. Read more >>

Treasury to amend hybrid debt taxation proposals
Treasury has agreed to amend some of its proposals on the taxation of hybrid debt instruments in response to comments made by tax experts on the draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill. Read more >>

World economy stymied SA job target says Zuma
[Richard Davies] South Africa remains off track when it comes to meeting its promise two years ago of creating 5m jobs by 2020, President Jacob Zuma conceded on Wednesday (11 September). Read more >>

Public enterprises mulls national aviation policy for state airlines
[Linda Ensor] A national aviation policy was being considered and it would govern the activities of all the state's airlines‚ namely South African Airways (SAA)‚ SA Express and Mango‚ which will all fall under one holding company‚ Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba said in Parliament on Tuesday, 10 September. Read more >>

Gauteng gets stop-gap police boss
Lieutenant-General Joel Mothiba has been appointed acting Gauteng police commissioner after the appointment of Mondli Zuma was found to be flawed. Read more >>

Molewa signs water agreement with Cuba
Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa signed an agreement on water management with her Cuban counterpart her department said. Read more >>


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The protection of personal information
The Professional Development Project - 24 Oct 2013 to 25 Oct 2013 Cape Town
5th Annual Women In Politics
Intelligence Transfer Centre - 30 Oct 2013 to 31 Oct 2013 Johannesburg
5th Annual Road Safety Summit
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All industry news


Marketing & Media
First finalists announced as Loeries judging begins
Does your Digital & Social Media campaign have what it takes to be a winner?
Good news for digital players: Bookmarks Awards 2013 entry deadline extended

Medical
UCT to host paediatric brain tumour workshop
Collaboration creates awareness of lymphoma

Retail
Online bidding opens CWG Auction to global stage
SA credit amnesty: Consumer liabilities [Michelle Dickens]
Quick meals for Africa [Zeenat Moorad]
Famous Brands buys Bigg in Nigeria

Mining
Gilbarco optimises DRC's mining operations
Public to make inputs into MPRDA bill
Barberton glitters with more than just gold

CSI
School receives solar power generator
KPMG supports youth development project
Engen invests in Wildland Green-preneurs

Finance & Insurance
Absa's brand journey [Donvay Wegierski]
Lenders value input of CAs
Employees need assistance to plan for retirement

Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry
Grain prices lower after USDA crop report surprise [Helmo Preuss]
US agri-trade delegation to visit SA

Arts & Entertainment
Felix selected for BFI London Film Festival
Industry heavyweights lined up for Moshito 2013
Khumba announces Afrikaans cast

Building & Construction
eThekwini allocates R580m towards water project
R1bn cement project to create more than 2,000 jobs [Sydney Masinga]
Dti trade initiative pays off for Limpopo company [Siphiwe Nyathi]

Environment & Conservation
Nampak joins environmental project
Practical approaches on how to tackle the global waste problem [Alan Kahn]

Human Resources & Recruitment
[BizCareers] Interview follow-ups and working in PR [Juliette Attwell]
Avoid bad BEE practices
Disabled people struggle with employment

Legal
Saboteurs should be dismissed
Hidden entitlements: rights of trade unions under Companies Act [Mohsina Chenia and Nicholas Preston]

Manufacturing
Cautious optimism among manufacturers [Ntsakisi Maswanganyi]
Survey shows clothing, footwear sales lose momentum [Zeenat Moorad]
ECDC approves investment to create new jobs

Property & Real Estate
V&A contributes R198 billion to SA's GDP
New auction boss fills Rael Levitt's shoes [Tina Weavind]
Sycom sells Discovery building for R414m

Security & Military
Thales launches new surveillance system
Remorse key to victim-offender dialogue - Ndebele
Leaders thrash out DRC developments

Education & Training
SA Charter of Students' Rights and Responsibilities created
Free access to Samsung Virtual Training Academy
One Young World Summit comes to SA

Tourism, Travel & Hospitality
Travel packages for Creative Week Cape Town
Pepperclub Hotel & Spa appoints new GM
What to look for when working with travel bloggers [Andre Van Kets]

IT & Telecommunications
'iFirefox' web browser on the cards
The dark side of Cloud [Rudie Raath]
MWEB Business launches Virtual Data Centre

Maritime & Fishing
New landing craft for Namibian Navy
Marine engineering roundtable debates skills gap

Sport
Cyclists invited to ride for a purpose
Muay Thai fights at Dragon Power's new premises
Nike night race offers challenging course

Logistics
Can your business continue to deliver, no matter the size of the event? [Kerry Evans]
Logistics: the secret to healthy profits in a globalised economy
African expansion for Metrofile Holdings

Science & Technology
Wits scientist wins Ig Nobel Prize
2013 Canon SA Expo confirms dates
Africa needs to do more to preserve its audio-visual heritage

Lifestyle
Rocking The Daisies brings The Daisy Train
Vodka festival to be held in Cape Town
Madama Butterfly spreads its wings [Eugene Yiga]

Automotive
New tyre manufacturing industry negotiations deadlocked
Second strike in motor industry stalls vehicle makers' recovery [Alexander Parker]
Midas turns 30
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