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Thursday, 23 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Be Vigilant - SARS warns of an influx in phishing attempts » SARS has reported an influx of phishing attempts by fraudsters impersonating SARS. This has resulted in taxpayers unwittin...
Thursday, 23 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Sobering retirement statistics in South Africa » The standard of living in South Africa has dropped over the last few years. The average South African is finding it diffic...
Thursday, 23 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Tax Clearance Certificates » When applying for tenders, contracts and Requests For Quotations in South Africa, a Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) may be...
Thursday, 23 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Investments: Sometimes doing nothing is doing something! » Investors have recently experienced a drastic bout of market volatility that caused a see-saw of emotions. Such levels of...
Thursday, 23 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Income tax auto-assessment » The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has made significant changes to the 2022 Tax Filing Season. This year, over 3 mil...
Thursday, 23 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Employee advice: managing your finances » The worldwide increase in interest rates and debt has resulted in many people depleting their savings just to survive. Day...
Thursday, 23 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Understanding inflation » Understanding inflation Inflation is one of the most familiar terms in economics. Simply defined, inflation measures how...
Thursday, 23 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Lodging an insurance claim for property and contents » &nb...
Tuesday, 03 May 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) Nominations for Special Awards 2022 » Nominations for Special Awards 2022 Nominations for Awards - Positive Contribution to the Construc...
Tuesday, 03 May 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) Lodging an insurance claim for property and contents » &nb...
Tuesday, 03 May 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) Recovery plan on the horizon » Recovery plan on the horizon The construction industry has experienced the negative impact of a shrinking econ...
Monday, 04 April 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) Retirement Fund Investment Fees: Know what you are paying for » Have you ever wondered or considered the effect of investment fees on your retirement savings? Have you considered moving...
Monday, 04 April 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) Cabinet approves National Infrastructure Plan » On 9 March 2022 Cabinet approved the first iteration of the National Infrastructure Plan 2050. The National Infras...
Monday, 07 March 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) How to future-proof your business before the next crisis » How to future-proof your business before the next crisis While the possibility of a global pandemic...
Monday, 07 March 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) SANRAL - Tender applications and upcoming projects » On 16 February 2022, Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal held an online member meeting where Ravi Ronny, Design & Constructi...
Thursday, 03 March 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) Tax reforms create much-needed relief » The Honourable Finance Minister Enoch Gondongwana delivered his maiden budget speech, which was well-rec...
Monday, 07 February 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) Advertorial: Respirable Dust Risk Assessment & Air Monitoring » Respirable dust can be defined as the fraction of inhaled dust particles which penetrate to the unciliated airway...
Monday, 07 February 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) Unique Finance Option for Viable Projects » Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal continues to engage with institutions to increase funding of construction projects. The Asso...
Monday, 07 February 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) Is your Will in order? » Writing a will has always been perceived as a task to tackle in old age. Planning on what will happen after your death is...
Monday, 06 December 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Retirement – Decisions, Decisions, Decisions » The stress of finding the right balance between saving adequately for retirement while spending on daily necessiti...
Tuesday, 02 November 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Business Support Consultancy » A key objective for Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal is to promote and lead economic transformation in the construct...
Wednesday, 20 October 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal Bursary Fund: Applications for 2022 now open » Each year, Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal invites deserving students who are pursuing studies in the Built Environment to a...
Monday, 06 September 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Panel Discussion - impact of the recent unrest in KZN » During the month of August, the Association hosted an online panel discussion on the economic impact of the recent un...
Monday, 06 September 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) National Treasury's proposed “two-bucket” system for Retirement Funds » National Treasury issued a statement earlier this month noting that government and other stakeholders are exploring a ‘two...
Monday, 06 September 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Retirement tax changes to look out for » During August 2021, National Treasury gave an overview of the 2021 draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill proposed ch...
Monday, 02 August 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal supports rebuilding efforts by member companies » Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal applauds member company, Recharger Prepaid Meters, on its recent efforts to support and assi...
Monday, 02 August 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Is your business adequately insured? » Insurance is a means to protect business from risks identified that may occur without warning; it provides peace of mind t...
Monday, 02 August 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Advertorial: Patcon Building and Civil Engineering Contractors (Pty) Ltd » Patcon Building and Civil Engineering Contractors (Pty) Ltd certified ISO45001:2018 – Health and Safety Management System...
Monday, 05 July 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Contributing towards an environmentally friendly workplace » There are many organisations contributing towards an environmentally friendly workplace. Making employees e...
Monday, 07 June 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Assisting you and your clients with planning energy consumption efficiencies » Recharger Prepaid Meters, a member of Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal, is here to help you and your clients with planning en...
Monday, 07 June 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) A meaningful way to reward your employees » Rewarding hardworking employees is an important part of showing that they are acknowledged and appreciated. Many companies...
Saturday, 05 June 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Working from home could save you tax! » The working environment has vastly evolved and “working remotely” has become the new norm for many employees. The...
Monday, 03 May 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Nominations for Awards - Positive Contribution to the Construction Industry » The Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal annual awards event is scheduled to take place on 1 October 2021 at Sibaya Casino and En...
Monday, 03 May 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) The role of Pension and Provident Fund Benefits in employee productivity » According to research done by Productivity SA, companies which demonstrate interest in their employees’ well-bein...
Monday, 03 May 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) The role of Pension and Provident Fund Benefits in employee productivity » According to research done by Productivity SA, companies which demonstrate interest in their employees’ well-being have in...
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