The OFM Business Hour
The latest business news from Central SA. Presented by Olebogeng Motse.
Landmark judgment shakes up parental leave in SA
A recent Gauteng High Court ruling has set in motion big changes for parental leave in South Africa as sections of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) have been ruled unconstitutional. To tell us more we're joined by Anli Bezuidenhout, Director of Employment Law at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr.
Plans to make Free State an energy hub underway
The Free State Provincial Government is determined to play a role in South Africa’s energy crisis by becoming the country’s central energy security hub. At least 500 delegates gathered under one roof at the Performing Arts Centre of the Free State (PACOFS) in Bloemfontein for the province’s Energy Security Indaba…
The importance of online presence for businesses explained in detail
As many businesses still feel the brunt of Covid-19 and load-shedding, Mags Shivanda, CEO at Digital Shero Media Group said online presence is essential for a business to grow.
The North West University Business School is currently accepting registrations for 2024.
The North West University Business School is currently accepting registrations for 2024's wide range of short courses for executives. I spoke to Dr. Joseph Sekhampu, the director of the NWU Business School about “the roles of education for executives in our unique economy.
Free Stators' Input Sought on Tobacco Control Bill
The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health is set to hear opinions on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill in Free State from Saturday (28/10) to Sunday (29/10). Dr Sharon Nyatsanza, Deputy Director of the National Council Against Smoking (NCAS) said the bill mandates a complete prohibition of…
SARS ups the ante to ensure compliance
With the South African economy facing numerous challenges, the role of SARS in tax collection is crucial. Walter Blake, MAZARS’ Regional Leader for the Central Region tells us more about SARS’ tax assessments and tax recovery…
Is love blind in the workplace? Regulating romantic relationships at work
ENS' Claire Nolan and Amy Pawson advise business owners and institutional heads on how to approach regulating romantic relationships in the workplace. Claire and Amy who are at associate and candidate practitioner level respectively, tell the OFM Business Hour they are increasingly observing a rise in workplace conflict or complications…
Pleidooi vir SAID-satellietkantoor in Springbok kry momentum
Die Namakwalandse Kamer van Koophandel in vennootskap met die Nama-Khoi Plaaslike Munisipaliteit in die Noord-Kaap doen 'n beroep op die Suid-Afrikaanse Inkomstediens (SAID) om 'n satellietkantoor in Springbok teen middel 2024 te bou. Franklin Meyer, uitvoerende lid van die Namakwalandse Sakekamer, sê aan OFM Sakeuur dat sake-eienaars en inwoners minstens…
Don't leave trusted employer scheme applications to the last minute!
The South African government has heard businesses' complaints regarding work visa backlogs and has now invited organisations in the country to submit expressions of interest in the pilot of the Trusted Employer Scheme. Marisa Jacobs, the Managing Director of Xpatweb tells us more about the scheme and the requirements for participation.
Standard Bank gets on board for 'Best of Bloemfontein 2023' awards ceremony
Standard Bank has been announced as the sponsor for the upcoming 'Best of Bloemfontein Reader's Choice Awards' ceremony. Brendan Jacobs, the Head of Client Coverage Business Clients at Standard Bank joined the OFM Business Hour to share why they decided to get on board.
X is getting rid of its circles feature - so what now?
X - formerly Twitter - recently announced its plan to shut down its ‘Circles’ feature as of October 31st, 2023. This offering was intended to let users restrict the visibility of tweets so they could be seen only by explicitly selected accounts. Sophos cybersecurity expert, Christopher Budd got into the…
LiSTN - an audio game-changer
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of African Media Entertainment (AME), Dave Tiltmann, joins the OFM Business Hour to discuss LiSTN, an exciting new app that has just launched. The audio player promises audiences will find exactly what they want and need while offering advertisers new opportunities to reach them.
'Respect restraints or pay the price' - Helena Strijdom
Labour law attorney and accredited mediator, Helena Strijdom, joins us on the OFM Business Hour to discuss the enforceability of restraint of trade agreements.
‘SA boere moet beskerm word om voedselsekerheid te beveilig’
Agri SA se uittredende uitvoerende hoof, Christo van der Rheede, sluit aan by die OFM Sakeuur en praat oor sy werksaamhede by die organisasie en sy toekomsplanne in die sektor ná sy aftrede. Hy met met OFM se nuusredakteur, Morné van Rooyen, gepraat.
NWU Business School's annual open day is on the horizon
The North-West University (NWU) Business School will soon host their annual open day, and you’re invited! To share a bit more about this event is Simoné van Tonder, a marketing representative of the NWU Business School.
Looming Sibanye Stillwater lay-offs due to a series of 'operational issues'
The looming lay-offs at Sibanye Stillwater's Kloof 4 shaft in Carletonville are due to a series of operational issues. Sibanye Stillwater's head of investor relations and corporate affairs James Wellstead tells the OFM Business Hour they are still engaging with labour unions on a way forward. In the balance is…
Nashua kan help om jou plaas veiliger te maak
Nashua het 'n wye reeks produkaanbiedinge wat kan help om jou plaas veiliger te maak. Yolanda Martens van Mid-Morning Magic praat met Rikus Kruger Nashua se aandeelhouer in die Vrystaat, die Noord-Kaap en Lesotho oor hierdie aanbiedinge.
TLU SA Kongres kyk na oplossings vir landbou-uitdagings
Die TLU SA se 2023-kongres se fokus was om oplossings vir die landbousektor se huidige uitdagings te kry. Die hoofbestuurder Bennie van Zyl deel met OFM Sakeuur die hoogtepunte van verlede week se kongres. Die tema was Vier Seisoene van Landbou.
'Business should work in tandem with local chambers' – NOCCI
The Northern Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI) urges local business to not work in isolation to fight soaring electricity prices and service delivery challenges. NOCCI CEO, Sharon Steyn, tells the OFM Business Hour that it is better to work in tandem with local chambers when tackling issues of…
'More SA entrepreneurs need to be nurtured to reach Raymond Ackerman’s calibre' - SACCI
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI), Alan Mukoki was on the OFM Business Hour to celebrate the legacy and entrepreneurial contributions of Raymoond Ackerman whose passing at the age of 92 was announced by Pick n Pay on Thursday, 7 September…