There are those that are largely adhering to Covid-19 preventative measures, and those that show only limited adherence to the recommended guidelines. It is this latter group that should be of concern as they are potentially super-spreaders of Covid-19...
Andrea Rademeyer, Issued by Ask Afrika 4 hours ago
Whether large-scale or artisanal, the need for mines to be compliant and ethical is highlighted by the implications for the environment, economy, and communities in which the mines operate...
Janine Espin 5 May 2021
The past year has been a traumatic one for many people. Encouragingly, however, overall distress levels are now at their lowest level since the start of the lockdown...
Issued by Ask Afrika 30 Apr 2021
South Africa's amended plastic bag regulations and the new extended producer responsibility regulations raise concerns about double taxation in the plastic bag sector...
Garyn Rapson, Paula-Ann Novotny and Emma Bleeker 29 Apr 2021
Companies are increasingly considering data centre modernisation as a means to implement digital transformation...
Amith Thota 22 Apr 2021
LexisNexis will host a free webinar on 4 May 2021 at 10am, specifically looking at KYC verification as a subset of Fica compliance...
Issued by LexisNexis 22 Apr 2021
The IES unit of the labour department has issued 14 businesses with 33 non-compliance notices during a blitz inspection conducted at Tower Mall, Jouberton...
Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, together with the Mpumalanga MEC of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs, Mandla Msibi has met with farmers and farmer organisations to discuss farm lease agreements, among other issues...
Companies in business rescue have plenty of worries to preoccupy them but legal challenges over retrenchments are not usually at the top of the list...
The Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) was proclaimed by the president in July 2020 and from 1 July 2021, any person or organisation that keeps any type of records relating to the personal information of anyone, including companies as a juristic person, is required to comply or face very heavy fines...
Issued by Freelancers Writing Services 8 Apr 2021
Driven by increasing regulation, competitive pressures and new technologies the insurance industry has been under pressure to evolve at a rapid pace...
Scientists are predicting that the social gatherings associated with the Easter weekend will trigger the third wave of Covid-19, just as the country heads into winter. What are the lessons learned from the second wave?
With South Africa suffering, on average, over 13,000 deaths a year from motor accidents it is very clear that something needs to be done. Better enforcement should lead to fewer accidents and road deaths...
Rui Lopes, managing director at Lopes Attorneys, discusses the impact of the revised National Minimum Wage Act and its potential impact on employers...
Rui Lopes 22 Feb 2021
Which regulatory bodies are small businesses required to be compliant with...
Dhiraj Mathapersadh, Issued by SAICA 12 Feb 2021
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority and the Prudential Authority published Joint Standard 1 of 2020 on 1 June 2020, which sets out the requirements for fitness, proprietary and other matters related to 'significant owners', as defined and introduced by the Financial Sector Regulation Act...
Christine Rodrigues 4 Feb 2021
To help organisations set priorities and make decisions that better protect the safety of organisational data, devices and personal information, organisations can empower employees to navigate the change in a way that balances a need for convenience and security by considering habits relating to these three themes...
Francois Kriel, Issued by Kriel & Co 4 Feb 2021
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has launched its highly anticipated e-Compliance Certificate online system, which will enable employers, small businesses and entrepreneurs to apply for a UIF compliance certificate without leaving home...
In a 2021 - hopefully post-Covid - world, we can expect data to become 'the old answer to new questions in travel...
As schools are set to re-open for the 2021 academic year, the Competition Commission urges institutions and parents to observe the circular on "Procurement of School Uniform and other Learning-Related Goods and Services"...
Putting the brakes on business travel and physical offices due to tech transformation...
Johan Botes 11 Jan 2021
Mining's immediate future is to be impacted not just by economic cycles or established trends, but by structural issues demanding urgent and deep innovation...
Frederick Cawood 6 Jan 2021
Representing the South African wine industry, Vinpro has raised concerns about the dire consequences that the reinstated alcohol ban will hold for wine-related businesses...
The National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) on Tuesday, 29 December, provided detail on South Africa's move to Level 3 of the Covid-19 lockdown...
Communicating with all stakeholders has become more important than ever and this will have a significant impact on the trends influencing these engagements in 2021 and beyond...
Karyn Strybos 29 Dec 2020
Property experts weigh in on whether landlords are still obligated to pay tenant utilities that are in arrears, even if their rent payments are up to date...
The Gauteng Traffic Police has called on motorists to be responsible and exercise caution on the roads as traffic volumes are expected to increase this weekend...
Anti-money laundering (AML) compliance should not merely be a tick-box exercise for financial institutions, as it not only exposes the organisation to the risk of hefty non-compliance penalties and reputational damages...
Sumit Kumar Sharma 2 Dec 2020
Sectional title schemes that are not yet compliant with the reserve fund provisions of the Community Housing Schemes Ombud Services (CSOS) Act should rectify that position as soon as possible...
Andrew Schaefer 26 Nov 2020
The South African (SA) sound broadcasting industry has been waiting patiently for legislative developments regarding the switchover from analogue broadcasting to digital sound broadcasting (DSB)...
Peter Grealy, Nozipho Mngomezulu, Wendy Tembedza, Karl Blom, and Ziyanda Ngcobo 24 Nov 2020
The tavern industry should play its role in promoting responsible behaviour and avoid the pressure to immediately recoup the financial losses suffered from alcohol sales ban during the coming festive season...
Small businesses may become daunted by the apparent cost of POPI compliance. The real question is, can any business afford non-compliance?
Carrie Peter 19 Nov 2020
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has announced that the temporary relaxation measures granted to companies during the national lockdown will lapse on 1 December 2020...
Elodie Maume and Candice Meyer 19 Nov 2020
Multi-sourcing is a good way for organisations to access industry-leading services that specialise in niche areas. However, managing multiple suppliers invariably creates greater complexity and inconsistent service integration across IT processes, support tools and governance...
Alta Van Der Linde 18 Nov 2020
Alta Swanepoel has developed an online training course to assist company representatives and individuals understand the impact of the AARTO legislation...
Issued by LexisNexis 11 Nov 2020
While change has become fast paced and inevitable, one thing remains constant - the need to protect our environment. All possible means to do so, including recycling and reusing packaging, should be increased at pace...
Shabeer Jhetam 6 Nov 2020
The national state of disaster has been extended to 15 November 2020, and a further extension is imminent. Employers must become comfortable with the regulatory framework under alert level 1. Here are six things to keep in mind to ensure your business is compliant...
Jason Whyte and Laura Macfarlane 4 Nov 2020
Recent reports of the looting of relief funds meant for managing the Covid-19 pandemic have once again shone the spotlight on the abuse of power in South Africa. They beg the question as to how it can be prevented...
Theresa Onaji-Benson, Elmé Vivier, Gideon Pogrund & Mollie Painter 26 Oct 2020
According to recent GDP reports, the downturn in the manufacturing sector - including iron, steel, non-ferrous metal products, metal products and machinery - has contributed a total of 11% to the overall 51% decline...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has many possible applications for business, and can deliver significant benefit and competitive advantage, if it is successfully applied...
Harkrishan Singh 16 Oct 2020
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) will intensify the monitoring and evaluation of mine health and safety management systems through inspections and audits during the remainder of the year...
South Africa's tourism SMMEs face another hurdle in their battle for survival as Sars seeks to charge them VAT on fees made for international travel arrangements - something which is VAT-exempt by law...
There are eight steps that auditors should follow during the audit to add value to the client and enhance the chances of detecting fraud...
Hayley Barker Hoogwerf 5 Oct 2020
The artificial intelligence (AI) market is predicted to reach revenues of $156 billion by the end of 2020...
Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP) applications have been a permanent part of our law since 2012. The essence of a VDP application is that a taxpayer is incentivised to disclose to Sars a tax default by being granted some relief from the consequences of their default...
Graeme Palmer 18 Sep 2020
According to Sheldon Jennings, principal architect and founder of property inspection firm ArchiCheck, the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA) - set for implementation in October 2020 - has led to a 60% increase in the demand for property inspections over the past three months...
The interim employer reconciliation and third party declaration period is now open, the South African Revenue Service (Sars) said on Tuesday...