And I quote verbatim – you can see the original post here. I don't have Fred Wilson's permission to reproduce this post. He is the reason I blog and I have yet to come across someone as prolific as Fred. You'd do well to follow him. A “trophy” board member is someone with a big […]
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I was sent an email by Louis McLaren telling me that the certificate I issued might not be accepted. I sent him a mail back telling him that it was perfectly legal in terms of notice 32467. I then got a response from him telling me that a VA would not accept it because ABVA
Kevin commented on my Zuma appoints members of BBBEE Advisory Council post. It's too good to leave buried away under comments so I've reblogged it. I am thrilled by the composition of the Advisory Council – not one BEE consultant, not one verification agent and not one member of the team that drafted the Codes
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Caird follows a very strict implementation methodology on all our engagements. Understand the client's business This is a singularly vital aspect in any consultation. Without a firm understanding of a company's internal and external workings it is not possible to develop any working BEE solutions. Often the codes' requirements cannot and will not fit into
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It is perhaps as well at the outset to make it clear what this case is not about. It is not about the application of the Employment Equity Act in the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. M J D Wallis Acting Judge of Appeal – The Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa Damn – this is
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I just got a call from Mzwandile Jacks telling me about the BEE Advisory Council that's just been announced. This is what it looks like Minister of Trade and Industry, Rob Davies. Minister of Labour, Membathisi Mdladlana Minister of Economic Development, Ebrahim Patel Minister of Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities. Noluthando Mayende-Sibiya. Professor Mohammed
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Zuma's ANC letter beautifully precised by Moneyweb as "ANC president responds to the concerns raised by the BMF over Eskom and other SOE's". A few features/quotes One of the key focus areas of the ANC government is economic transformation. We emphasise that the creation of decent work will be at the centre of our economic
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I was sent a letter that Tiger Brands has sent out to its suppliers. Sincerely signed by Peter Matlare, the letter informs us that Tiger Brands will be taking a (far) more demanding stance on non-compliant suppliers (i.e. level 9) as well as those who achieve minimum compliance, i.e. 7 and 8. In this
Rienzo sent this email to the TipsforTrevor email address. I have blogged about tax breaks for good contributors before – the idea was put to me by Dave Meintjies. I think it is brilliant idea. If you like it as well please send him a similar email. Dear Mr Manuel, Our business is built to
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