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Growthpoint Properties’ Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Programs and Partnerships
Growthpoint Properties is committed to Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programs that focus on skills development and educational support across South Africa. Our goal is to promote empowerment over dependency and contribute to building a better life for all through...
Cotton On Foundation reveals R 75 million redevelopment of Dr JL Dube High School in Kwa Zulu-Natal
Kwa Zulu-Natal, 18 March 2024: Cotton On Foundation proudly announces its completion of the momentous redevelopment of Dr JL Dube High School in KwaMashu, Kwa Zulu-Natal. Today, at an event attended by educators, students, and distinguished guests, including the...
A cautionary tale on data protection
A Cautionary Tale on Data Protection: a reminder on ensuring specific adherence to the lawful processing of personal information as an essential to compliance under POPIA On 1 September 2023, a major South African pharmaceutical company (“the Company”) was issued with...
A progressive step towards parental leave: High Court declares various provisions of legislation regulating parental leave as unconstitutional
The judgment indeed has far-reaching implications when it pertains to the entitlement of both maternity and paternity leave allocation under the BCEA and as read with the UIF Act. It accordingly broadens the scope of maternity leave, traditionally allocated for...
Recent Africa-Australia Skills & Education and End of Year Social Event
The Australian Business Chamber of Commerce Southern Africa hosted an Africa-Australia Skills & Education Session as well as the End of Year Social Event on the 7th of November 2023 from 18h00 – 20h00 at the Workshop 17 in Sandton. In addition to the members and...
Recent Key legal issues related to mining contracts event 31 October 2023
On 31 October 2023 ABCSA hosted a presentation on “Key Legal Issues Related To Mining Contracts” by guest speaker Ahmed Abdel Hakam of Volterra Fietta covering key topics such as Risk Allocation, Dispute Resolution Mechanisms and Applicable Law. Mr Hakam provided...
MOU signed between ABCSA & SACCI
Mr. Danny Vengedasamy of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) and Mr. Shaun Mills of the Australian Business Chamber of South Africa (ABCSA) signed a Memorandum Of Understanding aimed at fostering relationships between the two chambers where...
Panel Discussion 31 July 2023
On Monday 31 July, the Australian Business Chamber of Commerce Southern Africa hosted a panel discussion event focused on operating in the South African Business Environment. The event was graciously hosted by Nedbank at their offices in Sandton and well attended by...