Join us on one of the event’s working committees

As indicated in the previous news letter, we have a packed events calendar for 2025. We would like to ask for volunteers from our membership who wish to join the working committees for any of the         following large events. The committee will be expected to contribute with advice and also with          organizing as well as finding sponsors:

· 21-22 May Annual Business Conference including Presidential Inauguration

· 10—19 August Lowveld 9×9 Golf Tournament (Play 9 x 9-hole courses over 9 days).Very Exciting Partner Programme for the entire time (a great mini holiday)

· 19—21 November Kruger Lowveld Tourism Conference and Golf Day

Send email to linda@klcbt.co.za to volunteer for any one or more of the above. We will arrange for the first organizing meetings to sit during the next week. Thank you in advance.

Proposed increase in National Minimum Wage—Have your say

Set against the backdrop of economic fluctuations and the need to ensure fair labour practices, the   proposal highlights an increase based on CPI plus an additional 1.5%,  Public participation is integral to  this process.  All input will be considered before finalizing the wage rate adjustment.  Yes or No, have your say!  Follow link on our website or on Dearsa.org or on the parliament’s website. https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/national-minimum-wage-2025/

Fact sheet about South Africa in one document

The SA German Chamber has put together a fact sheet that summarizes answers to frequently asked questions about South Africa in one document. This document is invaluable for national and              international companies that want to trade with South African companies. This information is not      economic data, but rather statements on a wide range of practical topics that influence business        activities within the country, and contains the following basic information: Trade, Visa Regulations and Immigration, Labour Laws, Taxes and Duties, Business Establishments and Investment Incentives, Special Economic Frameworks, Banking and Forex, Contact details of the various departments.  Download South Africa Fact Sheet here (ENG)

Scam Alerts

TENDER SCAM

Scammers impersonate government departments and access company data, banking details, goods and services. They tell businesses that they’ve secured a tender / contract. If you receive a request to quote or to tender, contact the relevant government department (using contact details you have sourced yourself) to validate the request.

CHANGE OF BANK DETAILS

Cyber criminals imitate key employees and request payments or confidential information. Check the sender’s email address, watch out for spelling errors and beware of urgent money transfer requests.  Always check any request for Change of Banking Details with a known contact person and use the Verify Account Owner tab on your bank to ensure the name matches with the account number provided.

EFT PROOF OF PAYMENT FRAUD

Fraudsters send you fraudulent deposit slips or proof of payment. The aim is to receive goods or      services without paying for it, or to request an urgent ‘refund’. Always check your bank account or    contact your bank to validate the deposit before releasing goods.