Court rules in favour of workers

Kamini Padayachee|Published

Workers who lost their jobs six years ago when production was reduced at the co-operative at which they were employed got an early Christmas present .

Court gives clarity on Ponzi funds

Kamini Padayachee|Published

The Supreme Court of Appeal has clarified the powers of investigators appointed to investigate Ponzi schemes.

Small businesses battling in KZN

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The number of SMMEs in KwaZulu-Natal declined by 11 percent from 2008 to 2015, according to a study.

Bid for equal benefits for adoptive, surrogate parents

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While proposed legislation would offer 10 days of parental leave and new leave provisions for parents who adopt or have children through surrogates, gender activists ...

Maritzburg official loses court bid

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Msunduzi’s internal audit manager fails to convince a labour court that he should be back on the job.

Social media and SA’s shopping culture

Kamini Padayachee|Published

South Africans like to shop at malls - but social media conversations are having an impact on how people buy the stuff they want.

Shopping online? Beware the fraudsters

Kamini Padayachee|Published

Credit card fraud is an unfortunate reality during the festive season. Try these tips for better vigilance. . .

Virginia operators fear business will crash

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General aviation operators based at Virginia Airport say it would make no business sense to move their operation to Scottburgh.

Film City could boost rates revenue

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The proposed eThekwini Film City could add close to R70 million to Durban’s rates revenue.

Campus chaos ‘due to lack of transformation’

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The turbulence in SA’s tertiary institutions is due to the lack of transformation in the economy, says businessman Sandile Zungu.

‘Stop with the pity parties’

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South Africans should not have “pity parties” about how the business climate is “rough”, but rather face the challenge head-on.

‘E-mail cancellation valid’

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The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that a contract between two Durban businesses was lawfully cancelled by e-mail.

Absa takes union to court over protest

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Absa has applied for an interdict against the Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers Union over a protest.

Failing firm gets time

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In an unusual move, the eThekwini municipality intends to extend its contract with a liquidated company that has been operating the city’s parking meter system. ...

Construction company’s future uncertain

Kamini Padayachee|Published

The future of one of KwaZulu-Natal’s biggest construction firms hands in in the balance.

Move to blacklist errant businesses

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The eThekwini Municipality has finally established a committee to blacklist errant businesses and prevent them from doing work for the city.

Electricity hikes could be higher

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Durban ratepayers might have to fork out more for electricity as the 8% increase tabled in the draft budget is expected to be revised.

Relief for Durban’s senior citizens

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“It is a little bit of relief, but it will help pensioners because an extra R200 could go towards buying groceries. ”