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21/09/2020
Can South African workers be forced to return to the office even if they can work from home?
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the country’s lockdown will move to Alert Level 1 as of midnight on Sunday (20 September).
14/09/2020
4 new lockdown changes for South Africa
Government has published a series of directives which update the country’s lockdown rules in a number of areas, including the opening of pre-schools and visiting old-age homes.
09/09/2020
Government wants SARS to withhold your tax return until you’ve paid your utility bills
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) is considering a number of new measures to improve municipal revenue collection across the country.
04/09/2020
Shoprite is adding to its banking features – here are some of the things you can do
Shoprite says its new transactional Money Market Account will allow private and public sector businesses and institutions to make safe bulk mobile payments to thousands of people, without incurring massive bank charges.
01/09/2020
With new digital gift vouchers from Clicks, it’s easy to give essentials to those in need
Under lockdown, many South Africans are struggling to afford the basics, from soap and sanitiser – crucial to prevent the spread of Covid-19 – to sanitaryware.
26/08/2020
New alcohol rules in South Africa by December
Transport minister Fikile Mbalula says that government plans to introduce new legislation around drinking and driving by December 2020.
21/08/2020
Migration from OHSAS 18001 TO SANS/ISO 45001
The international standard for Occupational Health and Safety (OHSAS) has been replaced with SANS/ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management System Standard. In a webinar hosted yesterday by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), clients and interested parties were given an overview of the changes and the deadline to migrate from OHSAS 18001 to SANS/ISO 45001.
21/08/2020
Proposed changes around the sale of alcohol in South Africa – including a new ID system
Alcohol industry players in South Africa have pledged to invest upwards of R150 million in harm-reduction programmes over the next year.
17/08/2020
Tobacco group still fighting South Africa’s cigarette ban in court – in case it comes back
The Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Association (Fita) says it plans to continue with its court action against government as it waits for the country’s official level 2 lockdown regulations to be gazetted.
11/08/2020
New push to relax South Africa’s alcohol ban at provincial level
The Western Cape Government cabinet says it will push for the safe opening of all businesses and the domestic sale of alcohol, together with smart interventions.
28/07/2020
Government looking at new proposal to lift South Africa’s alcohol sales ban: association
Government is currently considering a proposal by the Restaurant Association of South Africa (RASA) to lift the country’s ban on the sale of alcohol and evening curfew.
17/07/2020
South Africa could introduce these new drinking laws to combat alcohol abuse
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health has agreed to formulate an ‘action plan’ around the issue of alcohol abuse in South Africa.
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