VAT hike would devastate small businesses, says SME leader
Media Release12 March 2025 Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana must abandon plans for a VAT increase when he delivers the 2025 Budget Speech tomorrow, South Africa’s leading SME incubator warns, saying higher taxes will cripple SMEs, weaken consumer spending, and stall economic recovery. Shawn Theunissen, Founder of Property Point and eTTP, said that the increase would
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Turning down clients for strategic fit: Why we walked away from two clients in the last four weeks
In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, especially in the realm of public relations, the mantra of growth and value creation often dominates our conversations. Yet, in the past month alone, I made the conscious decision to turn down two potential clients. This may seem counterintuitive, but let me share the insights that led to this
Free SA Demands Immediate Withdrawal of ‘procedurally unlawful, irrational, and invalid’ Minimum Wage Hike
Press ReleaseFor Immediate Release28 February 2025 Free SA Demands Immediate Withdrawal of ‘procedurally unlawful, irrational, and invalid’ Minimum Wage Hike “If the Minister fails to act, Free SA will take legal action to challenge the decision and hold the government accountable.” — Reuben Coetzer, Spokesperson for Free SA Free SA has sent a formal letter
Eggsposure: NGOs Unite to Expose Foul Play in South Africa’s Egg Industry
Press ReleaseImmediate Release27 February 2025 On World NGO Day, a global celebration of civil society’s role in driving meaningful change, leading advocacy groups in South Africa are launching the Eggsposure Campaign to call for transparency and accountability from the food industry in South Africa, specifically, the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA). The campaign,
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Verified Cage-Free Campaign Launches to Celebrate and Support Ethical Businesses
A new campaign in South Africa’s food industry is empowering consumers to make more ethical food choices while encouraging businesses to commit to higher animal welfare standards. The Verified Cage-Free Campaign, launched by the South African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI), recognises businesses that publicly declare their commitment to sourcing only cage-free eggs – including free-range, barn, organic,
and pasture-raised.
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Expropriation without compensation: An anti-poor Trojan horse?
The Black Business Council raises load shedding concerns for small businesses. Why a thought leader says land expropriation without compensation could have unintended negative consequences on the very communities it sets out to assist. And communications lessons for businesses from the recent budget speech postponement.
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Private sector-driven growth must be prioritised to curb unemployed – Analyst
POTCHEFSTROOM – South Africa cannot afford to celebrate small gains while ignoring the bigger picture.
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Land Expropriation | DA challenging new law in court
Taking land without compensation does not create wealth, it destroys it.
That’s the sentiment from lobby group, Foundation for Rights of Expression and Equality South Africa – Free SA. Noluthando Hlophoyi, a spokesperson at Free SA, spoke to eNCA.
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Verified Cage-Free Campaign Launches to Celebrate and Support Ethical Businesses
Press ReleaseImmediate Release Cape Town, South Africa – A new campaign in South Africa’s food industry is empowering consumers to make more ethical food choices while encouraging businesses to commit to higher animal welfare standards. The Verified Cage-Free Campaign, launched by the South African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI), recognises businesses that publicly declare their
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