Please see the latest happenings for this week.
Alison and her great team.
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AGRICULTURE
Foot-and-mouth disease forces cattle movement ban in SA
The Red Meat Producers Organisation (RPO) has called on all cattle farmers to work with the government to curb the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the country, which has led to the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, suspending all movement of cattle across the country.
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FINANCE
Nedbank slapped with R35 million FICA fine
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has imposed a R35 million administrative sanction on Nedbank Limited for failure to comply with certain administrative provisions of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA).
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LABOUR
Proposed changes to the Employment Services Act are on the horizon
The Employment Services Act 4 of 2014 came into effect on 7 April 2014. On 28 February 2022, the Minister of Employment and Labour published a draft bill for comment. The new draft bill effectively provides for minor changes to certain sections including definitions of certain individuals. However, the main thrust of the proposed amendments relates to the employment of foreign nationals, the introduction of Digital Labour Platforms and the change in the definition of a private employment agency.
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LIQUOR
WC Govt Urges Liquor Traders To Comply With New Rules Or Risk Losing Licences
Authorities say under new regulations, they want to make the lives of those complying with the laws easier, by reducing the burden of applying next year.
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