NEW EARNINGS THRESHOLD AS FROM 1 APRIL 2025

By Leana | 11/03/2025 | Comments Off on NEW EARNINGS THRESHOLD AS FROM 1 APRIL 2025

Employees who earn in excess of a certain amount per year (the “earnings threshold”), do not enjoy the same protection under our labour legislation as lower-earning employees. How does this work, and what are the other implications? Read the full article here…

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Zim Permits Extended to next year

By Leana | 29/11/2024 | Comments Off on Zim Permits Extended to next year

Home affairs minister extends validity of Zimbabwean Exemption Permits to next year Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has extended the validity of Zimbabwean Exemption Permits. Schreiber announced this in the government gazette on Friday. He said he would give the Immigration Advisory Board time to do its work to ensure compliance with a court order…

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Urgent Attention: Proposed excise tax increase on wine

By Leana | 27/11/2024 | Comments Off on Urgent Attention: Proposed excise tax increase on wine

The government’s proposed excise tax increases on wine – ranging from 40% to an alarming 80% – pose a direct and severe threat to the future of our wine and brandy sector Read what you can do to support the industry: (Ref: SA WINE) URGENT ATTENTION 

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ERETOEKENNING: Johan Hopkins

By Leana | 16/08/2024 | Comments Off on ERETOEKENNING: Johan Hopkins

Hartlik geluk aan Johan Hopkins, ons stigter en direkteur, met nog ‘n toekenning vir sy uitstaande bydrae tot die Landbou sektor ”Hiermee vereer Agri Wes-Kaap, Johan Hopkins, vir die besondere dienste wat hy as landbouleier gelewer het. Oor ‘n tydperk van baie jare het hy met toegewyde betrokkenheid die arbeidsektor gedien. Agri Wes-Kaap wil hom graag…

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South Africa: General Work Visa Documentary Requirements Waived for Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Holders

By Leana | 13/08/2024 | Comments Off on South Africa: General Work Visa Documentary Requirements Waived for Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Holders

Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders applying for a General Work Visa (GWV) no longer need to obtain a recommendation letter (aka ‘labour certificate’) from the Department of Employment and Labour, or proof of qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority. Previously, ZEP holders were required to obtain these documents before applying for a GWV…

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Wat behels gemeenskaplike behuising (communal housing)?

By Leana | 08/05/2024 | Comments Off on Wat behels gemeenskaplike behuising (communal housing)?

Volgens Sektorale Vasstelling 13, (sien seksie 8 (6) (a) en (b) word dit beskou as behuising waar meer as 2 plaaswerkers saam in woon en almal op die spesifieke plaas werk. Waar die verwarring inkom is wat presies met gemeenskaplike behuising bedoel word en hoe die aftrekking vir die bewoning hanteer moet word. Dit sluit…

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