There has been a change in the process for applying for the UIF TERS benefit for on behalf of employees from May, in terms of which employers have a new option. First, however, it appears that the UIF site is not yet ready to accommodate applications for May. We are...
This article is for entrepreneurs and directors who are thinking about introducing an e-commerce Store Into your existing brick-and-mortar business. It takes you through the process of understanding the areas to consider for the strategic implementation of an...
On 23rd March 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a 21-day lockdown, followed by an extension of a further two weeks beyond the initial 21 days. In an attempt to curb the impact that COVID-19 would have on business, various Economic relief measures were...
The enormity of the situation brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic invites – or rather forces – us to reflect on the nature and effectiveness of our system of governance. Not to just of health systems, but more broadly the governance of our very complex...
As the majority of South Africans enter the final week of the Level 5 lockdown, in their attempts to try to contain the COVID-19 spread, businesses are facing increasing pressure in order to survive. The country has seen an enormous increase in the large volumes of...
Covid-19 claimed yet another victim this week when it was announced that the ground-breaking Africa Continental Free Trade Area’s launch is to be postponed. The Free Trade Area, which was due to create an African single market of 1.2 billion people from this July, is...
In today’s video broadcast, we share information on opportunities to access funding, either generally or more specific to the impact and effects of the COVID 19 pandemic. New industries are emerging and they will need funding. Are you looking at ways to pivot...
Following President Ramaphosa’s declaration of COVID-19 pandemic as a National State of Disaster; the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) has identified SMMEs and Cooperatives as essential contributing partners in assisting the Country to combat this...
The coronavirus or COVID-19 presents significant threats not only to human health but also to business. On Monday evening, 23 March 2020, the president enforced a national lockdown to stop the spread of this virus and outlined the role that business needs to play in...
The founder of Mpilo Mobile, Tumi Mabitsela, is a dynamic entrepreneur and has already built up a strong network in the social entrepreneurship space. Tumi was a 2015 Nelson Mandela Washington Fellow and a leading voice at the 10th Sankalp Global summit in 2018. She...
