Mar 31, 2020
Findings from the pre-lockdown Covid-19 National Small Business Survey released by the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) shows deep economic challenges for small businesses during these unpredictable times. The survey canvassed thousands of small businesses...
Mar 30, 2020
While the Competition Commission (CompCom) demands much cheaper or even free services from mobile network operators (MNOs), government is not coming to the party by releasing spectrum. This is according to the Free Market Foundation (FMF), which says...
Mar 30, 2020
The decision by Moody’s on Friday (27 March 2020) to downgrade South Africa’s long term foreign and local currency debt ratings to ‘Ba1’ from ‘Baa3’ and maintain its negative outlook, was unfortunate though not unexpected. This is...
Mar 30, 2020
To mitigate a likely slump in car sales and to ensure employee and customer safety during the coronavirus pandemic, automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and car dealerships must transition to simple, end-to-end online selling and services, according to...
Mar 30, 2020
The National Department of Health (NDoH) has launched its Covid-19 Connect Whatsapp Helpline in four new languages. THe WhatsApp helpline is available in Sotho, Zulu, Afrikaans and Xhosa, in addition to English. This broadens the accessibility of the service, which...
Mar 30, 2020
What are your rights when it comes to immigration during the pandemic? June Luna, of June Luna Attorneys, explores the issue for LexisNexis South Africa If a foreign national is currently in South Africa on a valid visa, they are not required to leave the Republic....
