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Employers are now compelled to claim Covid-19 relief from the UIF
In the first weeks of the lockdown, workers reported that they had been left with nothing to survive on as their employers failed to apply to the UIF
Covid-19: ‘Unemployment benefits will not be extended to the informal sector’
Almost three million workers are not covered by measures implemented by the department of employment and labour to lessen the economic effects of the coronavirus
The national disaster fund will be used to finance preventative measures for Covid-19
Money from the national disaster management fund will be used to fight the spread of the coronavirus and funds from other departments could be used as well
Bring ‘empathy’ back to Nedlac
Lisa Seftel started out in the labour movement before she took up positions in government. Now, as the head of Nedlac, she has to create a space where both sides can meet to discuss and debate important policy issues
Everything Ramaphosa said about the economy in the Sona
The poor condition of state-owned enterprises remains a blight on growth forecasts
Labour court rules banking strike unlawful
Cosatu and Sasbo say the banking strike is not cancelled but suspended after the labour court ruled it unlawful
Nedlac struggles with inclusivity
The labour council has battled to defend its representation of workers’ interests, given that union membership is on the decline across the country
Cosatu takes to the streets over Eskom, job losses
The country’s largest trade union federation will embark on a one-day nationwide strike against job losses and Eskom restructuring
Businesses expected to agree to publish pay ratios at Jobs Summit
Businesses are already required to report income differentials under the Employment Equity Act
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Ebrahim Patel MIA as the South African National Accreditation System battles its board
Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel has failed to intervene at the South African National Accreditation System since being made aware of alleged board inteference last November
Back in time to meals on wheels
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People’s behaviour stoking Gauteng pandemic
The active case count of Gauteng surpasses that of whole countries. Workers at clinics report a ‘concerning’ relaxation of basic health protocols
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An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow
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Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan
Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date
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Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA
SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations
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Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap
The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities
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Cheque value bundles – real value
Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities
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Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket
In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners
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Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised
SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector
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Eleven ways to protect yourself against fraud
While financial services firms work continuously to improve security, fraudsters are always devising new plans to circumvent the latest safety measures
