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Businesses in South Africa are now under more pressure than ever before, following the COVID-19 pandemic and consequent lockdown. The lockdown restrictions have cut off income for many companies and as a result, the implementation of short-time, lay-offs and even retrenchments may need to be considered as means of survival. Legislation regulating these processes requires […]
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The national lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has posed a significant number of novel problems for companies across the country. Sailing unchartered technological territories has become the norm as companies turn to virtual means to continue business under lockdown conditions. With no definite end to the lockdown in the foreseeable future, one of the […]
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Alert Level 4 restrictions come into effect on 01 May 2020 and industries, businesses and entities permitted to perform work are gearing up to commence operations. In terms of Regulation 16(2)(b) of the Disaster Management Act Regulations, people may only leave their place of residence to go to work where a permit, which corresponds with […]
Read More »As South Africa prepares to wake up to Level 4 restrictions from Friday, 1 May 2020, many businesses are seeking clarity on what exactly that means for them. Please see below the detailed explanation and listings of what Level 4 restrictions mean, according to government’s official online resource, www.sacoronavirus.co.za: Level Four: Permitted Retail and Service […]
Read More »National Treasury has released a statement dealing with the tax measures that Government is implementing to assist businesses and households navigate this difficult time. Government has further stated that it recognises that the lockdown measures to contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus are having a significant impact on the South African economy. Most households […]
Read More »How to apply for a certificate President Cyril Ramaphosa initially declared a National Lockdown with effect from 26 March 2020 until 16 April 2020. The lockdown has since been extended until 30 April 2020. During the lockdown period, only businesses that provide essential services are permitted to remain open and to trade and to do […]
Read More »In the wake of the Covid-19 Lockdown imposed in South Africa, we wish to offer employers some guidance with regard to the various funding options available to them in these trying times. As such, please find hereunder a summary of the most pertinent points of the UIF and other funding options: Covid-19 temporary employee / […]
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