Operation Phakisa: A Private Sector Led Programme
Operation Phakisa is a private sector led programme that offers a significant boost for the oceans economy, by cutting red tape in the industry and supporting government efforts to create jobs through maritime activity.
BMA Gets The Presidential Nod As A Key Armed Security Service
In his weekly letter penned to the nation, dated October 9, His Excellency Ramaphosa focused on border security, reminding us that our land border is over 4,800 km long and is shared with six countries with 53 land ports of entry, 11 international airports and eight sea ports. In the first week of October, South Africa’s first integrated, unified Border Management Authority (BMA) was launched to secure our borders, which are both historical and contemporary.
Buy or Rent: What’s The Better Option?
Bradd Bendall, Head of Sales at BetterBond lends his expertise in the real estate industry and explains the benefits of choosing to buy property instead of renting.
Travel and Tourism in SA Set to Boom
The September Edition of PSL discusses the recent recovery of the Travel and Tourism sector after its battles with the global pandemic.
BRICS Summit
From the September Edition. PSL discusses the recent BRICS Summit that took place at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg between 22 and 24 August. It is the first BRICS Summit to be hosted in person since the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent global travel restrictions.
Job Creation in KwaZulu-Natal
From the September Edition. Our Regional Focus discusses programmes and initiatives to tackle unemployment in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. These programmes are on the back of the commitment made by Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube to address unemployment in the province.
Desiree Ellis: South Africa’s Soccer Trailblazer
From the September Edition. Our Trailblazer for this month is Banyana Banyana Head Coach, Desiree Ellis. Desiree was one of the twelve women coaches out of a possible 32 at this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The National Credit Act: Protecting consumers against reckless lending
“The National Credit Act has helped to counteract the threat of informal lending, but estimates say there may be as many as 40 000 illegal lenders still operating in South Africa.”
Unemployment Insurance Fund: Providing a safety net for South African workers
“More than 1.5 million companies in South Africa pay contributions to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) on behalf of their workers, which gives employees a safety net should they lose their work or be unable to work due to certain provisions.”
Loadshedding Code of Practice
From the September Edition. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has released a new and updated code of practice to govern load shedding, which looks to bolster the country’s plan to address power outages, for consultation.