Archive for August 2014
U.S. MAY ALLOW SOUTH AFRICAN CITRUS FROM BLACK SPOT-INFESTED AREAS
As South African citrus exporters continue to face challenges in Europe to meet strict rules over citrus black spot (CBS), they may have a new market outlet in the future thanks to fresh proposals from the United States.
Read MoreDA TO FIGHT FOR VAT CONCESSION IN AGRI-SECTOR
The DA will seek a meeting with Treasury representatives and the Acting Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) ,Ivan Pillay, to discuss Treasury’s proposal to do away with value-added tax (VAT) concession for the agricultural sector through the Taxation Laws Amendment Bill.
Read MoreMINISTERS DIVIDED ON LABOUR LAWS
Johannesburg – Ministers in President Jacob Zuma’s cabinet are not speaking with one voice on whether South Africa should change its labour legislation to help mend the country’s failing industrial relations.
Read MoreZUMA SIGNS LRA ACT INTO LAW – PRESIDENCY
Statement issued by Mac Maharaj, The Presidency, August 17, 2014
Law seeks to respond to increased informalisation of labour, ensure vulnerable groups are adequately protected
President Zuma assents to the Labour Relations Amendment Act
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