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Basa requests urgent meeting with Patel to save industry on the brink of collapse
21st July 2021 By: Donna Slater

In the wake of the recent civil unrest, which resulted in 161 liquor outlets and distribution centres being looted and damaged in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, the beer industry is urgently calling... 


Report shines light on empowerment of women in green industry
20th July 2021 By: Donna Slater

The virtual launch of a assessment report on the Empowerment of Women in the Green Industry Policy on July 20 has been welcomed by Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina,... 


Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi laments youth unemployment crisis in South Africa
20th July 2021 By: News24Wire

Young unemployed South Africans had "it tough" even before the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi. And, now that the full effect of Covid-19 lockdown... 


UIF opens applications for extended TERS payments
19th July 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has signed a direction for the Unemployment Insurance Fund to implement a third extension of the Covid-19 Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme... 


Alcohol industry laments sales ban extension
12th July 2021 By: Donna Slater

The South African Liquor Brandowners Association (Salba) and National Liquor Traders (NLT) note their disappointment in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to extend the current ban of alcohol... 


Salba requests excise duties deferment to offset liquor prohibition implications
6th July 2021 By: Donna Slater

The South African Liquor Brandowners Association (Salba) states that the current 14-day ban of alcohol sales declared by government on June 27 has left it with “no choice” but to request that the... 


Govt still remiss in its consultation with private sector on Covid-19 lockdowns, says BLSA
5th July 2021 By: Donna Slater

Despite the improvements in government’s approach to tackling the Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdown regulations, Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso says government has still... 


Seifsa has ‘high expectations’ that the economy will rebound this year
29th June 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

The Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES) data released on June 29 by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reflect South Africa’s turbulent path to economic recovery amid the deepening negative... 


New restrictions putting many jobs at risk, commentators warn
28th June 2021 By: Donna Slater

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of the move to adjusted Alert Level 4 Covid-19 restrictions and the accompanying ban on alcohol sales, the South African Liquor Brandowners... 


Employment Equity report shows ‘slow progress’ of transformation
25th June 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has called on Cabinet to “urgently review legislation and regulations”, stating that employment equity (EE) “needs to be seen as a catalyst for change”.... 


Acting Health Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane
Vaccine registration for people 50 and over opens July 1
25th June 2021 By: Sane Dhlamini

Acting Health Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane announced on Friday that South Africans aged between 50 and 59 years can register for the Covid-19 vaccine from July 1, with vaccinations for this... 


Pandemic has presented ‘economic reset’ opportunities
Pandemic has presented ‘economic reset’ opportunities
23rd June 2021 By: Sane Dhlamini

Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Boitumelo Moloi said on Wednesday that while the Covid-19 pandemic has been catastrophic, it has, in many ways, presented a lot of economic reset... 


Illovo, Jobs Fund project benefitting community
Illovo, Jobs Fund project benefitting community
23rd June 2021

Four years in, the Small-Scale Grower Cane Development project has recorded notable successes, with over 860 sustainable jobs created and 3 000 ha of cane developed on communal land owned by... 


Seifsa tables three-year wage offer
22nd June 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa), which represents 19 affiliated employer organisations, has tabled a three-year wage deal. This followed after... 


South Africa’s labour law architect Mboweni sees need for change
18th June 2021 By: Bloomberg

Tito Mboweni, the architect of many of South Africa’s labour laws, said it may be time to review them to ensure they aren’t impeding economic growth. South Africa’s current finance minister told an... 


Finance Minister Tito Mboweni
S Africa won’t budge on State wage bill, finance chief says
17th June 2021 By: Bloomberg

South African Finance Minister Tito Mboweni told an investment conference the Treasury won’t back down on its insistence that any wage agreement for state workers mustn’t breach the government’s... 


Shoprite spends R700m over five years training more than 30 000 youths
15th June 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Retail chain Shoprite Group has spent more than R700-million over the past five years on skills development and training programmes to enhance the career options of South Africa’s unskilled and... 


Nxesi issues new directive for workplace vaccinations
14th June 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Employers should find a reasonable resolution that accommodates all parties where employees refuse to be vaccinated for medical and constitutional grounds. This is contained in the new consolidated... 


Showcase to be hosted to boost tech SMMEs
9th June 2021 By: Donna Slater

Fourth Industrial Revolution laboratory Forge Academy, in partnership with Nokia and the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) SMME Chamber, will host a showcase for small and... 


Survey shows African business leaders have positive outlook for 2021
9th June 2021 By: Donna Slater

Professional services firm PwC’s twenty-fourth yearly ‘Global CEO Survey’ finds that CEOs have an improved outlook and record high optimism about the global economy, with 68% of CEOs in Africa... 


Busa expresses concern over commission’s rejection of Burger King sale
8th June 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Business Unity South Africa (Busa) has noted with concern the Competition Commission’s recent decision to block the sale of Burger King by Grand Parade Investments to ECP Africa, saying it would... 


SAHPRA registers Janssen Covid-19 vaccine with conditions
SAHPRA registers Janssen Covid-19 vaccine with conditions
7th June 2021 By: Sane Dhlamini

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) announced on Monday the registration of the Janssen Covid-19 vaccine on March 31, with conditions. SAHPRA CEO Dr Boitumelo... 


Seifsa calls for national disaster recovery plan for metals, engineering sector
7th June 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Industry body the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) has called for the creation of a national state of disaster support and recovery plan for the metals and... 


South Africa’s overall employment picture still a cause for concern, says Minister
3rd June 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

While some industries have shown small employment gains, the overall picture is still a cause for concern, with a large decrease in employment between 2020’s fourth quarter and the first quarter of... 


Motus takes on 355 young people for YES working experience
3rd June 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Automotive group Motus has come on board to support the Youth Employment Service (YES) by providing 355 young people with work experience. YES was launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2018... 


Macsteel launches third Macsteel Express franchise partnership
1st June 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Steel merchant Macsteel has launched the third of its independently owned Macsteel Express franchise partnerships, in Nelspruit, on June 1. Macsteel launched the first of its two franchise partner... 


Absa PMI rises in May, suggesting another quarterly expansion
1st June 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 57.8 points in May  from 56.2 the month before, with four of the five subcomponents remaining well above the neutral 50-point... 


New global report highlights growing demand for wind workforce training in South Africa
New global report highlights growing demand for wind workforce training in South Africa
1st June 2021 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa is identified in a new international report as one of ten countries where training efforts will need to be intensified and accelerated over the coming five years to match the skills... 


Urgent need to ramp up private vaccination sites to match dose delivery schedule
Urgent need to ramp up private vaccination sites to match dose delivery schedule
21st May 2021 By: Terence Creamer

The number of private vaccination sites will need to be ramped-up aggressively in the coming weeks if South Africa is to reach the daily inoculation tempo of 192 000 required by the start of June... 


Geospatial issues impact inequality levels in Southern Africa
Geospatial issues impact inequality levels in Southern Africa
21st May 2021 By: Sane Dhlamini

Professor Vimal Ranchhod from the Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit at the University of Cape Town (UCT) says data show there is a strong geospatial component when it comes to... 


CRAIG LAWRENCE
The Covid-19 pandemic has added a layer of difficulty to focusing on safety
Safety critical to ensuring ‘solid business case’ for projects
21st May 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Safety excellence is not separate from construction or operational excellence – a safe site avoids the cost of incidents and improves personnel’s motivation and the company’s relationships with... 


Government releases competition policy strategy for jobs, industrial development
20th May 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

More than R25-billion has been committed by major firms for investment in factories, refineries and construction projects in South Africa over the last five years, following agreement with... 


Negotiations for new metals, engineering wage agreement to start in June
19th May 2021 By: Donna Slater

With the current wage and working condition agreement in the metals and engineering sector close to expiration, it was agreed at the Metal and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council management... 


The sod turning at the Boardwalk Mall's official development launch, in Gqeberha.
Construction starts on Boardwalk Mall in Gqeberha
14th May 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Property investor Flanagan & Gerard (F&G) and Sun International subsidiary Emfuleni Resorts have officially started construction of the Boardwalk Mall, in Gqeberha (previously known as Port... 


CCMA, Salga forge partnership to promote labour equity
13th May 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and the South African Local Government Association (Salga) have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding to solidify their... 


Business needs job creation urgency amid transition to a lower-carbon economy, PwC says
11th May 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

A transition to a lower-carbon economy is occurring rapidly around the world and is critical for South Africa. The transition is being driven both by a realisation of the urgency required to save... 


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