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Planning law is one of the core elements that impact our day to day life without us even realising it. The offices we work in, the residential neighbourhoods we live in, the shopping centres we use, and the roads we drive on were all planned within a legal system of interlinked Acts, Ordinances and Town
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The Executive Summary below was taken from a report ‘’Health And Safety (H&S) Documentation In Construction’’ from a study done by PROFESSOR JJ Smallwood (Department of Construction Management Nelson Mandela University) and Deon Bester (Master Builders Association Western Cape) on 09 April 2018. ‘’EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In addition to a range of H&S documentation, a range
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The MBA recently hosted a seminar on the Guidance Notes to the Construction Regulations, Driven Machinery Regulations and Pressure Equipment Regulations. The keynote speaker was Adv. Hendrik Terblanche, Managing Director of Legricon Legal Risk and Compliance Consultants, and supplementary presentations were done by the Department of Labour’s Mr Phumi Maphaha: Director Construction, Explosives and MHI,
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The time for Skills development Reports submissions is here once again! It is imperative that these reports are submitted to the applicable (Sector Education and Training Authority) before 30 April 2018. The Skills Development Reports (WSP, ATR,) are mandatory reports required if a sector stakeholder seeks to score points on the B-BBEE Certificate for Skills.
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“Rite” Now, Not Tomorrow or Later, Is The “Rite” Time To Join Master Builders Association North, And More So To Participate Fully In The Substantial Services And Opportunities The MBA North Offers. It Will Benefit Your Business Dramatically! Profile – Jerry Thulo – MBA North Member Gauteng Jerry Thulo of Riteside Projects is now an
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For the first time since 1993, the Value Added Tax Rate (VAT) is increasing from 14% to 15%.  All receipts, invoices, quotations and adverts will be affected and must show the new rates.  In order for you to ensure that you are doing the right thing during this next VAT return that you submit for
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We have received queries in relation to the proposed protest action by SAFTU affiliates (ICTU, NUPSAW & SALIPSWU) for 25 April 2018. Please note the following Q&A. This is not intended to replace legal advice and internal policies that apply, but rather to provide information to members. Is the Protest Action lawful? Yes. Three unions,
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MBA North’s Regional Safety Competition For 2018 Is Underway . Entries are now officially open! MBA North Health & Safety Manager Gerhard Roets invites MBA North Members & FEM Policy Holders to participate in the Annual Health & Safety Competition.  The Competition audits are conducted free of charge for FEM Policy Holders and MBA North Members
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