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Category Archives: Business
Why the POPI Act matters
The right to privacy is enshrined in Section 14 of South Africa’s Constitution and we understand it to be a vital human right. It states: “Everyone has the right to privacy, which includes the right not to have – (a) their … Continue reading
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Tagged Data protection, POPI Act, POPIA, Privacy, South Africa
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Get organised by putting these essential documents in place
It is never too late to become better organised. One of the best ways to become better organised is to put life’s most essential documents in place. No one really wants to think about serious illness or death. While you … Continue reading
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Tagged Documents, Last Will and Testament, Living Will, Power of Attorney
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Can I compel my employees to get vaccinated?” & other questions you’ve been asking
2020 was a year that will always be remembered for a variety of reasons. Apart from the obvious invasion of COVID around the world, South Africa has also had somewhat of a rollercoaster ride of a year – from PPE controversies to the Jerusalema dance which acted as … Continue reading
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Tagged COVID-19, South African Health Products Regulatory Authority, vaccines
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The rules around returns and refunds during South Africa’s lockdown
The Consumer Goods and Services Ombudsman (CGSO) says it has received several complaints relating to returns and refunds during the level 4 lockdown. The ombudsman said that the majority of complaints have centred around clothing, and that some clothing suppliers are not … Continue reading
What good leaders do in a time of crisis
As part of Saica’s Leadership in a time of crisis webinar series, CA(SA) and CFO of Discovery Health, Brett Tromp, shared his thoughts on what good leaders can do in a time of crisis. Brett Tromp In good times, a leader’s role is … Continue reading
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Tagged Brett Tromp, business, COVID-19, directors, Leaders, Saica's Leadership
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SARS is changing the tax filing season due to the coronavirus – here’s what you need to know
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has outlined changes to the coming tax filing season due to the impact of the coronavirus. In a presentation on Tuesday (5 May), SARS commissioner Edward Kieswetter said that the season will be comprised … Continue reading
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Tagged COVID-19, SARS, Tax, Tax Filing
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COVID-19 and downgrades: Director’s duties unpacked
At the same time as grappling with a nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19, South Africa’s credit rating was also downgraded to below investment grade by Moody’s. This is likely to only further depress an already weakening economy, … Continue reading
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Tagged business, CIPC, COVID-19, the Companies Act
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5 ways small business owners can get more done
Many workers often experience the guilt and frustration of not getting through their to-do list for the day. Software company, Atlassian states that the average employee is interrupted from their work 56 times a day. Some days are unpredictable – … Continue reading
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Tagged business, Business Management, Business Tips, Small Businesses
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4 good reasons not to mix your business and personal finances
Freelancers, tradesman and other self-employed people easily fall into the trap of tangling their business and personal finances. Not only does this expose the business to several risks, it also creates a bookkeeping problem by failing to account for business … Continue reading
The Importance of ethical behaviour
For citizens, even for those of us with no aspirations in a career in law enforcement, morality and integrity are important characteristics to demonstrate. We instinctively know that it is good to be moral and act with integrity, but by … Continue reading
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