The adoption of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Amendment Bill will streamline the monitoring and evaluation of empowerment, says the Department of Trade and Industry (dti). In a statement on Tuesday, the dti said that the National Assembly had adopted the B-BBEE Amendment Bill 2012, and will send it to President Jacob Zuma for assent. The bill enhances and … [Read more...] about Bill to improve monitoring of B-BBEE
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Cycle through the Adventure Province
The Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency has confirmed that The Herald VW Cycle Tour will be joining a select group of partner events that will be used to promote the province through sport. ECPTA chief executive officer Luxolo Rubushe said the action-packed event, which takes place in Port Elizabeth and Addo, embodied the essence of the Adventure Province and was a great fit … [Read more...] about Cycle through the Adventure Province
Ward 9 Newsflash – 11 November 2013
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 9 councillor, Heinrich Muller’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 9 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. 1. Registration Weekend – What a Success! Thanks to the residents who gave up a couple of minutes of their time to register for next year’s election and/or check whether they are … [Read more...] about Ward 9 Newsflash – 11 November 2013
3.8 million tax returns filed
Over 3.8 million South Africans have filed their 2013 income tax return as of 9:00 am this morning, says the South African revenue Service (Sars). Of the 3.8 million, just over two million used the SARS eFiling service, and 1.8 million had filed electronically in a SARS branch. Almost two million tax refunds have been paid out by SARS, to the value of over R12.8 billion. South … [Read more...] about 3.8 million tax returns filed
Not What You’re Expecting
If you’re ready for the most entertaining International 7′s rugby on the planet from 16 of the best teams ever assembled, you will not be disappointed. This year, the pace and spectacle of the fastest version of rugby has moved to another level though, attracting the country’s top musical entertainment, eager to please and phenomenally talented Aggreko Cheerleaders, beat … [Read more...] about Not What You’re Expecting