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Good News for Security Officers

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South Africa’s Private Security Sector minimum wage will increase by an average of 6.4% with effect from 1 September 2017, says the Department of Labour. The new Sectoral Determination (SD) will be applicable until 31 August 2018. According to the department, the current minimum wage increases for all other categories (e.g. Clerical staff, artisans, control centre operators, drivers, general workers etc.) of employees including Grade A and B security officers, have been determined by … [Read more...] about Good News for Security Officers

Grahamstown in the news: Increase in mental patients sparks riot- Health department battling to cope

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Increase in mental patients sparks riot- Health department battling to cope: That’s a fact. “The fight at CMH on Friday left many injured and about 10 patients will be transferred to other psychiatric institutions in Komani [Queenstown], Grahamstown and Fort Beaufort.” The fight erupted a few weeks after a guard died from ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Voice SA alum Zoë Modiga talks about her new album: Johannesburg - It’s time for the Standard Bank Jazz Festival. More than 100 … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Increase in mental patients sparks riot- Health department battling to cope

PE in the news: Increase in mental patients sparks riot- Health department battling to cope

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Increase in mental patients sparks riot- Health department battling to cope: “But this influx is worrisome. We have experienced similar pressure in Port Elizabeth. “Our immediate strategy has been to manage all mental health beds so as to know our bed occupancy [rates].” He said hospitals treating the mentally ill, such as ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Tavern owner faces charge of murder: A Port Elizabeth tavern owner is facing charges of murder and attempted murder after an … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Increase in mental patients sparks riot- Health department battling to cope

Government Prioritises Creation of Vibrant Export Culture to Increase Capability and Capacity

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Government Prioritises Creation of Vibrant Export Culture to Increase Capability and Capacity: The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) in partnership with Tshwane Economic Development Agency (TEDA) hosted the Exporter Development Training in Pretoria earlier today. The purpose of the training was to prepare small medium enterprises (SMEs) for the successful expansion of their businesses into international markets.  According to the Director of Export Development at the dti, Mr … [Read more...] about Government Prioritises Creation of Vibrant Export Culture to Increase Capability and Capacity

Nurturing Export Culture and Capacity to Increase Exporters

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Nurturing Export Culture and Capacity to Increase Exporters: The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) will host three-day export training workshops in three provinces next month as part of its efforts to nurture the culture of export and increase the number of the country’s exporters. The workshops, which will be held in Polokwane, Pretoria, Cape Town and Johannesburg, are part of the Integrated National Export Strategy (INES) which is the country's blueprint towards ensuring … [Read more...] about Nurturing Export Culture and Capacity to Increase Exporters

Brace yourselves – Income tax increase likely for 2017

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Brace yourselves – Income tax increase likely for 2017: Cathie Webb We encourage all employers, employees and payroll departments to prepare themselves for an income tax increase that will likely be announced during Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s upcoming National Budget Speech. Too much tax South Africans already contribute multiple taxes. Therefore, the government is faced with a difficult decision – how to bring in much-needed revenues to run the country effectively without … [Read more...] about Brace yourselves – Income tax increase likely for 2017

Likely VAT increase must be handled creatively, says South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA)

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Likely VAT increase must be handled creatively, says South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA): Likely VAT increase must be handled creatively, says South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) There is more than a 75% chance that the Minister of Finance will raise the value-added tax (VAT) rate in this year’s budget, says Sibusiso Thungo, Tax Manager at the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA). However, he cautions that government must … [Read more...] about Likely VAT increase must be handled creatively, says South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA)

No Annual Increase for the Following Politicians

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President Jacob Zuma has accepted the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers recommendations for the adjustment of Public Office Bearers annual remuneration for the 2016/2017 financial year. The Commission recommended that there would be no adjustment (0 %) to the remuneration of following Public Office Bearers: All members of the National Executive (the President, Deputy President, Ministers  and Deputy Ministers); All members of the National … [Read more...] about No Annual Increase for the Following Politicians

Index shows further increase in South African car prices

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The South African motoring industry faced yet another challenging quarter, according to the latest TransUnion SA Vehicle Pricing Index (VPI) for new and used vehicle sales. The Q3 2016 VPI found that the rate of new and used vehicle pricing increased further to 9.9% and 2.8% in Q3 2016 from 8.4% and 2.7% in Q2 2016 respectively, which suggests used car sales volumes will continue to rise. The VPI index measures the relationship between the year on year increase in vehicle pricing for new and … [Read more...] about Index shows further increase in South African car prices

Mthatha news: No fee increase for UFH majority

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No fee increase for UFH majority: WSU registrar Khaya Maphinda said in an affidavit at the time that students at its Mthatha, Butterworth, and East London campuses had engaged in unruly and unlawful conduct. He said while student anger was because of the actions of the education ministry ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Malinga makes first defence of WBA title: The veteran, Patrick Malinga from Katlehong on the East Rand, makes the first defence of his WBA Pan African lightweight title … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: No fee increase for UFH majority

PE in the news: Calls for Zuma to resign increase

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Calls for Zuma to resign increase: The Eastern Cape call follows several ANC meetings – held last weekend in Port Elizabeth and East London – which were attended by party heavyweights, including secretary-general Gwede Mantashe, Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. South Africa's Garden Route: We'd be going to Europe in August; returning to NZ in October. Something we might like to do in South Africa is hire a car and drive the Garden … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Calls for Zuma to resign increase

Uitenhage in the news: Electricity: 2017 tariff increase to be lower?

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Electricity: 2017 tariff increase to be lower?: Matt Gennrich, a spokeswoman for Volkswagen South Africa, which has its manufacturing plant in Uitenhage, said it obviously welcomed any reduction in services cost, but needed to see if these reductions actually occurred in terms of any legal process that ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Gold Cup Qualifying Fixtures Confirmed: GARDENS Rugby Club of Uitenhage grabbed the final spot in this weekend’s Gold Cup qualifying play-offs when they … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Electricity: 2017 tariff increase to be lower?

Milk price to increase

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As consumers continue to grapple with high food prices triggered by the recent drought and the ailing economy, milk will soon be added to their list of costly staple foods. Dairy farmers are currently facing production shortages and will likely run into supply issues in the coming months. Consequently, some dairy processors are already paying commercial farmers 60 cents more per litre on average for milk to ensure consistent supply in winter. Poor pasture conditions due to the drought and … [Read more...] about Milk price to increase

Last gasp bid to stop Friday’s 9.4% electricity increase

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has joined the case of the High Energy User Group (HEUG) - consisting of several energy intensive industrial companies based in Nelson Mandela Bay- as a co-applicant, in the launching of an interdict to stop Friday's electricity hike, approved by the National Energy Regulator (Nersa). The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, representing the interest of our 700 membership base, has joined the HEUG with their legal case to apply for an interdict to stop, … [Read more...] about Last gasp bid to stop Friday’s 9.4% electricity increase