Kaya Biz

Lifestyle Bizz: Covid-19 Sees Rise In Claims For Mental Health Conditions At SA Corporates

The Covid-19 pandemic has increased the number of mental health issues experienced by employees at many large South African corporates, according to Alexander Forbes Health Management Solutions. Their data shows that 60% of companies experienced an increase in disability claims for mental and behavioural medical conditions.

12 Aug 2021 1PM 9 min

Has The Pandemic Set Us Back In Women Empowerment & Financial Targets?

The past pandemic ridden year has caused a financial backfall for people all over the world – but the sad reality is that women have felt this pinch even harder. The pandemic-induced poverty surge will also widen the gender poverty gap – meaning, more women will be pushed into extreme…

12 Aug 2021 1PM 17 min

Inside Your Pocket: What To Do When You Owe SARS

Most taxpayers find themselves on edge when submitting their returns for the current tax filing season. The reason for the underlying tension could have a lot to do with how they perceive SARS. In 2020, the South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) raised 4.34 million personal income tax returns, resulting in…

12 Aug 2021 1PM 10 min

Inside Your Pocket: Reminder Of SARS Tax Filing

SARS branches will reopen on 16 August – but taxpayers need to follow certain processes to visit their branches. Khutjo, a senior official from SARS joins on the line to to discuss this phase of Filing Season.

12 Aug 2021 1PM 10 min

The Pivot Point: Small Businesses In South Africa Can Reduce Their Tax Burden

Nontobeko Madonsela is a recognised and respected expert and leader in marketing with two decades of experience. Winner of the Avance Media Most Influential Young South African Business Leader award – 2018, her career path has been defined by an uncompromising commitment to delivering smart, innovative and memorable marketing solutions…

12 Aug 2021 12PM 14 min

The Importance Of Becoming And Remaining Insured Especially During A Pandemic

Talking Points: - What are the most notable take outs from the Liberty Claim Statistics for the year? - What trends in consumer claims have been picked up on in this year’s claims statistics, specifically in Gauteng?

12 Aug 2021 12PM 4 min

MTN Results

Mobile operator MTN on Thursday (12 August) reported a 10% drop in headline earnings per share to 387 cents for the six months ended June 2021. Group service revenue grew by 2.1% – however, in constant currency terms, service revenue increased by 20% in H1 to almost R82 billion and…

12 Aug 2021 12PM 10 min

Ekasinomics

Daveyton youngsters Thabo Mahlase (24) and Kagiso Pakgadi (22) have launched an Android application package (APK) called SendMe, which allows you to request an errand to be done for you. On the APK you can request errands such as a carwash, shopping, gardening and domestic work in just three clicks…

11 Aug 2021 1PM 8 min

New Delivery App For Township-Based Businesses

With many businesses having experienced tough times during the COVID-19 pandemic, many business owners have had to be more innovative to keep their businesses afloat. Delivery service provider for township-based businesses, Swypa Delivery, is expanding its reach in Gauteng with the launch of its delivery app.

11 Aug 2021 1PM 13 min

Legally Speaking: New Maternity Rules Proposed For South Africa

The South African Law Reform Commission (SALRC) has called for comments on a discussion paper around maternity leave rights in South Africa. The discussion paper specifically focuses on pregnant workers who are self-employed, with these workers falling into something of a legislative loophole under current maternity regulations.

11 Aug 2021 1PM 18 min

Inside Your Business: Small Businesses In South Africa Can Reduce Their Tax Burden

Small business remaining tax compliant by meeting their tax obligations is essential for business growth and funding opportunities. The South African Revenue Service has over the years made it easier to do so. “Initially, at the beginning of the Covid lockdown, SARS allowed affected businesses to deter a percentage of…

11 Aug 2021 12PM 12 min

Business Benefits And Payout For The Affected By The Looting

Workers who aren't being paid after the unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng are now, in theory, eligible for payments worth up to R17,712 per month, for as long as the government continues to see a need to support them.

11 Aug 2021 12PM 8 min

Nedbank's Interim Results

HEPs in H1 2021 increased by 148% on H1 2020 to R5,3bn, but remains 24% below H1 2019 levels. HE growth benefited from significantly lower impairments, higher net interest margin and disciplined expense management.

11 Aug 2021 12PM 9 min

What Happens If I Refuse Vaccination At Work?

A diplomatic and scientifically based educational approach by trade unions that highlights health and safety legislation, along with regulations gazetted by the government in June should finally put paid to the claim by anti-vaccination campaigners that workers may refuse, with impunity, to be vaccinated. For the most part, this claim…

10 Aug 2021 1PM 10 min

Reshuffle Reaction Continues New Finance Minister And Small Business Minister

At the helm of Gauteng’s biggest business radio show, Kaya Biz, is Gugulethu who will be leading the conversation on what is next for the Afropolitan business landscape. The show presents local and international business news, entrepreneurship, corporate and investment banking. Since its inception in May 2006 Kaya Biz has…

10 Aug 2021 1PM 16 min

Property Feature: What To Do When Facing An Eviction During A Temporary Job Gap?

A listener seeking assistance. She is currently unemployed and facing eviction. Her landlord has been to the property with the police recently to try and evict her, without having obtained an eviction order. When they realised what was happening the police backed off but the landlord is adamant about evicting…

10 Aug 2021 1PM 22 min

Employer/ Employee Responsibilities Dealing With Personal Issues At Work

Adapt IT founder and CEO Sbu Shabalala has resigned. In May, Shabalala took a leave of absence for three months "to attend to personal matters" after the Sunday Times reported that his wife, Neo Shabalala, filed for an urgent interdict against her husband.

10 Aug 2021 12PM 8 min

South Africa’s Newest Bank, Bank Zero,

South Africa’s newest bank, Bank Zero, is now accepting new customers following a closed rollout phase. Executives say applications will be “throttled” to ensure that the bank’s seamless onboarding experience is not overwhelmed. The mutual bank, founded by a number of former FNB executives, has had a difficult start due…

10 Aug 2021 12PM 10 min

Pandemic Takes A Heavy Toll On Working Women, The Majority Are Significantly Less Optimistic About Their Career Pros

Heightened workloads and household responsibilities during the COVID-19 pandemic are driving deep dissatisfaction among many women in the workforce, according to a Deloitte Global report, Women @ Work: A global outlook.

9 Aug 2021 1PM 9 min

Female Artisans Needed to Respond to Skills Shortage

While Women’s Month in South Africa is about celebrating female achievement, it is also an opportunity to highlight the barriers that women continue to face. In the workplace, these barriers include the gender pay gap, as well as the fact in South Africa, women are 9% more likely to be…

9 Aug 2021 1PM 14 min