The Johannesburg Labour Court has affirmed that employers can dismiss workers involved in workplace moneylending schemes. This decision follows the dismissal of a senior employee at the Free State National Botanical Gardens, who was found loaning money to colleagues at 50% interest. A forensic investigation revealed the employee's moneylending was disrupting the workplace, and the court backed the dismissal as reasonable. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Siphile Hlwatika Senior Associate Employment at ENSafrica law firm

The Johannesburg Labour Court has affirmed that employers can dismiss workers involved in workplace moneylending schemes. This decision follows the dismissal of a senior employee at the Free State National Botanical Gardens, who was found loaning money to colleagues at 50% interest. A forensic investigation revealed the employee's moneylending was disrupting the workplace, and the court backed the dismissal as reasonable. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Siphile Hlwatika Senior Associate Employment at ENSafrica law firm

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Employees can be dismissed for moneylending schemes at the workplace

The City of Tshwane is intensifying its efforts to combat the escalating vandalism of its substation infrastructure, following a recent attack on the SSG Substation in Centurion. The city acknowledges that these criminal acts not only disrupt residents' lives and businesses but also place additional strain on resources. As part of the Executive Mayor's 100-Day Action Plan, the city is bolstering its security measures to protect its infrastructure. To discuss the city's strategy and efforts to address this challenge, Elvis Presslin spoke to Kholofelo Morodi, City of Tshwane MMC for Corporate and Shared Services

The City of Tshwane is intensifying its efforts to combat the escalating vandalism of its substation infrastructure, following a recent attack on the SSG Substation in Centurion. The city acknowledges that these criminal acts not only disrupt residents' lives and businesses but also place additional strain on resources. As part of the Executive Mayor's 100-Day Action Plan, the city is bolstering its security measures to protect its infrastructure. To discuss the city's strategy and efforts to address this challenge, Elvis Presslin spoke to Kholofelo Morodi, City of Tshwane MMC for Corporate and Shared Services

Tshwane intensifies efforts to combat substation infrastructure vandalism

South Africa and Mozambique have taken a crucial step towards strengthening their bilateral ties, following a meeting between International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola and Mozambique's Minister of Interior, Pascoal Ronda. The two leaders have committed to mitigating disruptions at the Lebombo and Ressano Garcia ports of entry, which have been impacted by recent protests in Mozambique. Key agreements include enhancing diplomatic engagement, identifying alternative trade routes, and collaborating with businesses to minimize the impact on supply chains. To delve deeper into the implications of this meeting, Elvis Presslin spoke to Chrispin Phiri, Spokesperson for the Minister of International Relations & Co-Operation

South Africa and Mozambique have taken a crucial step towards strengthening their bilateral ties, following a meeting between International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola and Mozambique's Minister of Interior, Pascoal Ronda. The two leaders have committed to mitigating disruptions at the Lebombo and Ressano Garcia ports of entry, which have been impacted by recent protests in Mozambique. Key agreements include enhancing diplomatic engagement, identifying alternative trade routes, and collaborating with businesses to minimize the impact on supply chains. To delve deeper into the implications of this meeting, Elvis Presslin spoke to Chrispin Phiri, Spokesperson for the Minister of International Relations &amp; Co-Operation

SA & Mozambique take crucial step in strengthening bilateral ties

South Africa's economic outlook for 2025 is uncertain, according to the North-West University Business School's Policy Uncertainty Index. The index has risen to 65.7, indicating increased uncertainty. To help us make sense of this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Waldo Krugell, Professor of Economics at North-West University

South Africa's economic outlook for 2025 is uncertain, according to the North-West University Business School's Policy Uncertainty Index. The index has risen to 65.7, indicating increased uncertainty. To help us make sense of this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Waldo Krugell, Professor of Economics at North-West University

Employees can be dismissed for moneylending schemes at the workplace

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