Employers who fail to pay the minimum wage will be liable to pay a fine. Both the National Minimum Wage Act and the Labour Relations Amendment Act will come into effect on 1 January 2019. Continue reading…
General financial misconduct, not adhering to shareholder instructions and repetitive legislative non-compliance are among a litany of challenges which lead to the government replacing the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) board. Continue reading…
It’s important to note that Eskom’s application for a 15% tariff increase is over and above the 4.41% raise already granted to the utility by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) earlier this year. Continue reading…
The South African government needs to “bite the bullet” and bail out struggling state-run power firm Eskom, which has asked for R100 billion in government support, the chief executive of Rothschild & Co in South Africa told Reuters. Continue reading…
Smuggling won’t be easy this festive season. As South Africa prepares for another bustling festive season – with an influx of people into and out of the country – those responsible for border posts and points of entry have been hard at work to ensure that travellers have as pleasant an experience as possible. Continue reading…
Despite, (or thanks to Billions in foreign investment in Eskom), 7.2 Million tons of SA’s best coal is destined for China from Richards Bay Harbor while South Africans suffer under rolling blackouts. 36 Chinese ships are waiting for coal to be loaded in Richards Bay Harbour. Each ship takes about 36 hours to be loaded with 200,000 tons of coal per ship average. The coal is Grade A anthracite. Continue reading…
According to the leaked report, the ANC has deployed a land expropriation task team which is currently formulating legislature in anticipation of Constitutional amendments. Continue reading…
A South African shop in New Zealand has come in for significant criticism after proudly emblazoning the old apartheid flag on its display windows. Continue reading…
Load shedding comes with its heaps of problems, let alone an inconvenience. While South African citizens and businesses grapple with the inconvenience of load shedding, the South African Police Service (SAPS) is on high alert for an underlying threat: criminals taking advantage of power outages. Continue reading…
Although Jacob Zuma has resigned from his position as president he still enjoys numerous benefits from his presidential career. Briefly takes a look at how much the South African taxpayer forks out to pay for Jacob Z’s golden years. Continue reading…
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) wants drunk drivers to spend at least 7 days in jail before they can be considered for bail. Continue reading…