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[ARYANTO]

New BEE laws let minister ‘make up rules for himself’: business group
Business Group Sakeliga says that the proposed Employment Equity Amendment Bill risks upending companies and hurting workers, as it would introduce onerous new requirements.

In a briefing to parliament on Tuesday (13 April), the group said that the bill empowers the minister of labour to prescribe racial demographic employment targets for individual companies to implement at every workplace and at every occupational level, under threat of fines and denial of compliance certificates.

“The bill envisions a future where every organisation, at each of its workplaces, at every occupation level, and in all its teams, reflect the racial demographics of the country, the province or the sector – whichever the minister picks.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/bus...himself-business-group/?utm_source=newsletter

 

[ARYANTO]

It’s time to change how South Africa’s petrol price is calculated
Providing cheaper fuels to South African citizens will not happen with the flick of switch but will require a multi-faceted, multi-departmental approach with the involvement of the private sector, says the Automobile Association (AA).

Presenting to parliament on Wednesday (14 April), the association said that long-term analysis of the components of the fuel price needs to be done as a matter of urgency.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/ene...ol-price-is-calculated/?utm_source=newsletter

 

[ARYANTO]

Sasol and Toyota planning massive ‘green’ highway project for South Africa

Sasol plans to develop the use of green hydrogen by fuel cell vehicles on a major South African freight route as the company examines ways to lower its own emissions.

Along with partner Toyota Motor Corp, it intends to develop a pilot project – using a key highway such as the N3 running between Durban and Johannesburg – for heavy-duty, long-haul vehicles powered by hydrogen, Sasol said in a statement Wednesday.

Toyota expects to introduce a prototype truck, currently being developed in Japan, as soon as it’s available.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/ene...ssive-green-highway-project-for-south-africa/

 

[ARYANTO]

New BEE laws let minister ‘make up rules for himself’: business group
Business Group Sakeliga says that the proposed Employment Equity Amendment Bill risks upending companies and hurting workers, as it would introduce onerous new requirements.

In a briefing to parliament on Tuesday (13 April), the group said that the bill empowers the minister of labour to prescribe racial demographic employment targets for individual companies to implement at every workplace and at every occupational level, under threat of fines and denial of compliance certificates.

“The bill envisions a future where every organisation, at each of its workplaces, at every occupation level, and in all its teams, reflect the racial demographics of the country, the province or the sector – whichever the minister picks.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/bus...himself-business-group/?utm_source=newsletter

Warning that new business rules will push skilled people to leave South Africa
The proposed Employment Equity Amendment Bill has proved to be highly divisive with unions and business groups indicating that the proposed changes it will introduce will fundamentally shake-up business in the country.

Presenting to parliament this week, civil rights group the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) said that South Africa risks triggering a flight of scarce skills and capital if it presses ahead with the changes.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/bus...ll-push-skilled-people-to-leave-south-africa/

 

[ARYANTO]

South Africa’s state of disaster extended by another month
In a gazette published on Wednesday (14 April), Dlamini-Zuma said that the state of disaster will now continue until 15 May 2021.

South Africa declared a national state of disaster under Section 27(1) and Section 27(2) of the Disaster Management Act on 15 March 2020 in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Government has relied on the state of disaster to introduce and give effect to lockdown restrictions, which it has used to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.

However, it has also faced criticism for giving national government wide-ranging powers over the lives of citizens, with almost no limits, and little to no oversight from parliament.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/tre...tate-of-disaster-extended-by-another-month-2/

 

[ARYANTO]

 

[ARYANTO]

Government has gazetted new rules for domestic workers in South Africa, which will see them covered under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (Coida).

The changes, which were officially introduced in March, confirm that domestic workers are now covered under the act for illness or injury contracted at work.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/tre...are-the-forms-you-need/?utm_source=newsletter

 

[ARYANTO]

Here is the expected petrol price for May

• Petrol 95: increase of 6 cents per litre;
• Petrol 93: increase of 1 cent per litre;
• Diesel 0.05%: decrease of 31 cents per litre;
• Diesel 0.005%: decrease of 32 cents per litre;
• Illuminating Paraffin: decrease of 26 cents per litre.

 

[ARYANTO]

South Africans emigrating to greener pastures may be prevented from leaving the country – or worse – if their application for tax clearance is denied by the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

Recent changes to expatriate tax procedures and SARS’ dramatically improved auditing capabilities mean the exit process is more stringent than ever, said specialist firm Tax Consulting South Africa.

https://businesstech.co.za/news/wea...yers-should-know-about/?utm_source=newsletter

 

[ARYANTO]

South Africa’s spats with J&J, Pfizer mask patent concerns
https://businesstech.co.za/news/tre...as-spats-with-jj-pfizer-mask-patent-concerns/
South Africa and India are calling for a broad waiver of World Trade Organization rules on the production and export of vaccines and other medical goods needed to combat the coronavirus, a move that could increase access to treatment for developing nations.

The tension is manifesting itself in spats between the government and Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer Inc. over terms in their supply contracts

 

[ARYANTO]

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has secured an extraordinary court order preventing successful claimants and their attorneys from laying claim to money in its bank account and other assets in order to recover what they are owed.

The Fund is facing imminent implosion, the consequences of which will be disastrous.

A constitutional crisis is brewing, Pretoria High Court Judge Pieter Meyer, with Judges Leicester Adams and Johann van der Westhuizen concurring, said in Friday’s (9 April) ruling.

Judge Meyer explained that implosion of the fund will trigger a section of the Road Accident Fund Act which bars any claims against it for compensation.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/mot...acing-implosion-and-it-could-hit-your-pocket/

 

[ARYANTO]

‘I’ve got two cats, they can take one’ – Lungisa on order to pay R844k
Former Nelson Mandela Bay councillor Andile Lungisa says he will study High Court judgement ordering him to pay the DA's Rayno Kayser R844,000 in damages following an assault incident during a council brawl.

Lungisa said this was not over yet.

“We will read the judgement. I think we will appeal that judgement. If we fail on the appeal, I’ve got two cats at home which I own they can take one, and then I will remain with one.”
https://ewn.co.za/2021/04/18/i-ve-g...take-one-lungisa-on-order-to-pay-kayser-r844k

 

[ARYANTO]

City of Cape Town fire and rescue services spokesperson Jermaine Carelse said, “At about 08:45 am the City’s fire and rescue was alerted to a vegetation fire above Phillip Kgosana Drive. Fire crews were immediately dispatched to the scene, with the fire currently spreading from Rhodes Memorial towards the University of Cape Town. A section of the tea room at Rhodes Memorial has been destroyed, and people are urged not to enter the area.”

He said no injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire was yet to be determined.

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UPDATE !
CAPE TOWN - At least two buildings are reported to be on fire at the University of Cape Town (UCT).

Reports said Fuller House - a student residence - is on fire - but all students were evacuated.

This comes after at least two floors at the Jagger Library were destroyed.

The library has been the home of many special collections and manuscripts

 

[ARYANTO]

Suspicious ?

JOHANNESBURG – Eyewitness News has reliably learned that the offices of the State Capture Inquiry in Parktown were burgled overnight.
It’s understood several laptops were stolen.
Investigations are underway with officials still trying to ascertain the extent of the theft.

The commission will continue to hear testimony from oversight-related evidence from the Speaker of the National Assembly Thandi Modise at 10h00 on Monday, 19 April 2021.

 

[DavyH]

Suspicious ?

JOHANNESBURG – Eyewitness News has reliably learned that the offices of the State Capture Inquiry in Parktown were burgled overnight.
It’s understood several laptops were stolen.
Investigations are underway with officials still trying to ascertain the extent of the theft.

The commission will continue to hear testimony from oversight-related evidence from the Speaker of the National Assembly Thandi Modise at 10h00 on Monday, 19 April 2021.

For sale: several laptops, recently restored to factory settings and wiped. Contact Ace or Jacob at 011-STE ALIT

 

[ARYANTO]

Fluorescent light bulb sales can be banned
The aim of the new specifications is to improve the safety, performance and energy efficiency of lightbulbs approved for use in South Africa by phasing out inefficient and environmentally harmful lighting products.

“Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) currently on the market would not meet the specifications; it is more likely that LEDs would become the preferred choice of lamp,” explained Bashanti Mogosetsi, the project manager for appliance standards and labelling programme at SANEDI.
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ener...bulb-sales-can-be-banned-in-south-africa.html

 

[ARYANTO]

Nathi Mthethwa could strip Cricket South Africa of its powers
JOHANNESBURG - Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa could this week ban Cricket South Africa from being the authority that runs the sport in country after the organisation’s provincial presidents failed to vote for the necessary amendments to allow a restructuring of CSA’s administration.
https://www.iol.co.za/sport/cricket...s-powers-7c129ef8-3a63-4b61-aa1a-0e83f8ad6a4a

 

[Adephi]

Look at this bs...

Open the link and see the first image

https://rekord.co.za/373509/centurion-store-raided-for-drugs-three-arrested/?noapp=true

 

[SmokeyJoe]

Look at this bs...

Open the link and see the first image

https://rekord.co.za/373509/centurion-store-raided-for-drugs-three-arrested/?noapp=true

Wtf. Thats ridiculous

 

[SmokeyJoe]

On another note. Thats some good looking bud right there

 

[SmokeyJoe]

The label on the bottom right corner looks so familiar. Just cant put my finger on it

 

[Adephi]

Look at this bs...

Open the link and see the first image

https://rekord.co.za/373509/centurion-store-raided-for-drugs-three-arrested/?noapp=true

The image on fb is bigger than the one in the article



Will see on Thursday when the newspaper come out if there is something.

 

[ARYANTO]

MetroFibre is increasing the speeds of its fibre-to-the-home products and is introducing a new 300Mbps service.

The company has informed its ISP clients that their speeds will be increased free of charge from 1 June 2021.

“Your package will be adjusted to the next higher speed at no additional cost,” MetroFibre said.

“We have also introduced a new package – 300Mbps to ensure our 200Mbps customers also benefit from this upgrade”.
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/fibr...ome-speed-upgrades.html?utm_source=newsletter

 

[ARYANTO]

Major strikes planned for South Africa – including one that could cut off water supply
Labour unions have threatened to down tools and embark on mass industrial action as the impasse around government wage negotiations continues.

The Daily Maverick reports that government has remained steadfast in its decision to introduce a salary freeze for South Africa’s 1.3 million public servants during the 2021/22 financial year.
“Public servants [I think ALL employees]can no longer pay the price for the country’s economic woes fuelled by rampant fraud, corruption, and mismanagement,” said Maleka.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/bus...d-cut-off-water-supply/?utm_source=newsletter

 

[alex1501]

Major strikes planned for South Africa – including one that could cut off water supply
Labour unions have threatened to down tools and embark on mass industrial action as the impasse around government wage negotiations continues.

The Daily Maverick reports that government has remained steadfast in its decision to introduce a salary freeze for South Africa’s 1.3 million public servants during the 2021/22 financial year.
“Public servants [I think ALL employees]can no longer pay the price for the country’s economic woes fuelled by rampant fraud, corruption, and mismanagement,” said Maleka.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/bus...d-cut-off-water-supply/?utm_source=newsletter

From the same article:
"The decision that we have taken as SAMWU to go on strike is a painful one as we know that taps will definitely run dry in all areas that are serviced by Rand Water. However this is noble, justifiable and well within our rights."

Where is the nobility in terrorizing the entire region (9+ million people)?