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22 Sep 2021

Building blocks to success: From post office messenger to CEO

From a teenage junior clerk at an international protective workwear company, to eventually becoming the CEO of that very business and turning it into one of South Africa’s most prominent ventures of its kind. John Jacobs, CEO of Sweet-Orr has a story that is truly inspirational. Born and bred in Kraaifontein, Cape Town, Jacobs grew...

10 Sep 2021

Sika SA staff take action to assist NPO for victims of sexual abuse

Sika South Africa donated much-needed groceries and toiletries to Bobbi Bear, a registered NPO for child victims of rape, abuse and violence based in Doonside KZN, after Sika staff read a heart-rendering plea for assistance on social media. Eureka Olivier, a volunteer turned full time, was overwhelmed with the needs of the children in their...

08 Jul 2021

Durban is the new host of IATF2021

The second Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2021) has been rescheduled to take place in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa from 15 to 21 November 2021. The Trade Fair was previously due to be held in Kigali, Rwanda from 8 to 14 December 2021. Logistical constraints The decision to move the Trade Fair to Durban was made by...

07 Apr 2021

New Bova PPE range protects against the hazards of arc flash

Leading local safety wear manufacturer Bova, a BBF Safety Group brand has launched its range of BOVA Arc Flash Protection garments. The range has been designed to provide the best balance of inherent protection against the hazards of an arc flash, with lightweight, comfortable and durable garments. Arc Flash An arc flash is the sudden...

18 Dec 2020

Several occupations excluded from preliminary critical skills list; private sector invited to review

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has submitted its preliminary Critical Skills List to the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) for review and several occupations on the current Critical Skills List have been excluded from the preliminary list. “The list is publicly available from the DHET’s website and companies should start reviewing it...

02 Dec 2020

Is lockdown really the cause of poor economic performance in South Africa?

BY: Lucy Desai – content writer at QuickBooks Examining the link between the length of time countries across the world have spent in lockdown and the economic damage we must ask: are lockdowns completely to blame for the contraction of GDP around the globe? In times of crisis, the economy is usually the first port...

05 Nov 2020

Maintenance and remanufacture are now integral to business survival

Facing perhaps the toughest economic conditions in living memory, South African businesses using diesel engines must refocus on preventative maintenance and quality remanufacturing. This will ensure that their engines deliver optimal uptime and business continuity at a time when margins are being continually squeezed, says Andrew Yorke, operations director at Germiston-based Metric Automotive Engineering. Key...

14 Sep 2020

Welding skills will boost South Africa’s economy post-lockdown

Welding is a scarce skill in South Africa with a resultant shortage of suitably qualified welders, who are equipped to meet the required skill level for new and existing projects. The current situation follows decades of non-regulated welder training, resulting in many welders but very few who are adequately qualified or competent welders. In fact,...

02 Sep 2020

BBF ensures workers put safety first as all economic sectors open up

Face masks are one of the best weapons in the daily fight against COVID-19, which is why BBF Safety Group is donating 400 000 Nikki reusable filtered masks to the value of R4.4 million to those who need them most. As the economy began to open up after the hard lockdown experienced in April and May,...

22 Jul 2020

South Africans work the hardest yet are the least happy

BY: Lucy Desai content writer at QuickBooks South Africa Did you know recent data shows that South Africans work the longest hours yet are the least happy? Many of us have stayed later at work to meet a tight deadline or finish a large project — but would we work frequent unpaid hours? Have you...