EFW Economic Audit of South Africa
A NOT-TO-BE-MISSED EVENT - What is right or wrong with the SA economy? 5 sessions - 17-19 July 2019 Speakers Brian Kantor – Chief Strategist and Economist at Investec Wealth & Investment SA Russell Lamberti – Chief Strategist at investment advisory firm ETM Analytics Professor Robert Vivian – Professor of Finance and Insurance at the University of the Witwatersrand Bonang Mohale – Chief Executive Officer [more...]
Farewell Martin Steen
Through good and bad, easy but mostly difficult times, Martin Steen has served Cofesa, our members and country well with his superb intellect, sharp mind, excellent memory and wisdom. Our members benefited from his high level corporate expertise. He saved many businesses and jobs by handling more or less 15 000 emails and 12 000 to 15 [more...]
INVITATION: 2019 South Africa-China Business Forum Seminar, B2B & Luncheon
18 JULY 2019 The Convenor of the ANC Progressive Business Forum, Mr. Daryl Swanepoel, on behalf of the Chairperson of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Ms. Gao Yan, cordially invites you to the 2019 South Africa-China Business Forum Seminar, B2B & Luncheon Speakers Ministerial & Government, Trade Organisations & Business Date: Thursday, 18 [more...]
Stakeholder Engagement – Sustainable Development Forum
The IoDSA's Sustainable Development Forum is hosting a discussion event on stakeholder engagement and how governing bodies and directors can use the insights from stakeholder engagement to enhance their contributions to the organisations that they serve, in support of creating sustainable value. The discussion event will consider specific suggestions regarding the responsibilities, and possible actions, of [more...]
Invitation: CGN event – Top key issues facing Governing Bodies and the value of director mentorship, 20 May 2019
The role of the governing body and the oversight it undertakes has been the subject of much scrutiny in the recent past. Within this context, the Corporate Governance Network ("CGN") has identified three key themes for governing bodies to consider when conducting their activities, namely the need to ‘look within’; ‘look outwards’ and realise its place within [more...]
Invitation: Discussion event on Section 218 of the Companies Act, presented by Prof Mervyn King – 27 May 2019
All directors are concerned about their liability. This concern was heightened in 2008 when in the new Companies Act No.71, Section 218(2) was passed: “Any person who contravenes any provision of this Act is liable to any other person for any loss or damage suffered by that person as a result of that contravention.” Does this mean [more...]
Invitation: Self-disruptive leadership – JHB 24 May 2019
The Self-Disruptive Leader Volatile market conditions have forced organisations to evolve rapidly — sometimes frantically — making leadership even more vital to their continued success. The latest research from the Korn Ferry Institute — which draws on data from over 150,000 leadership profiles, and is validated by the views of nearly 800 investors across 18 markets — [more...]
Skills Development Initiative The Insurance and financial sector seta (INSETA) have extended the submission deadline to 30 May 2019
The Insurance and financial sector seta (INSETA) have extended the submission deadline to 30 May 2019. According to the Skills Development Act 97/1998 and the National Skills Development Levies Act 9/1999, all employers whose annual payroll is above R 500 000.00 are compelled to, by no later than 30 April 2019, submit a: workplace skills plan annual [more...]
Invitation: From Freedom Fighter to fighter for freedom – Elections 2019 – an analysis
Speaker: Temba Nolutshungu, FMF Director Would a particular political party or a coalition be better or worse for individual and economic freedom in South Africa? About Temba A Nolutshungu Temba has been the Free Market Foundation liaison with Parliament for many years. He is familiar with all the parties, their leaders, and the policies they promote. That [more...]
Invitation to specialised courses on energy.
Are you ready for the new challenges & opportunities as power markets around the world evolve? Below are some essential core knowledge courses for those involved in the power business. Feel free to forward the invitation to your colleagues who you think may find it useful or to your training department for approval. Call +65 6325 0211 [more...]
INVITATION to attend China (Langfang) International Economic & Trade Fair 2019 (16-23 May 2019)
You are invited to take part in the PBF Delegation to China for the China (Langfang) International Economic & Trade Fair 2019 from 16-23 May 2019. Economy seats from: R31 950 each Business seats from: R71 950 each (prices subject to price fluctuations and variations) Bookings close at 12h00 on 22 April 2019 on a first paid, first served [more...]
Invitation to workshop: POPIA UPDATE 2019
PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT coming up on the 15th - 16th of May 2019 at the Marine Parade Garden Court Hotel, Durban. Our Cape town event is at the Southern Sun, Waterfront on the 22nd – 23rd May 2019. It is expected that the Protection of Personal Information Act will become effective during the course of [more...]
Die impak van boelie – Nuwe boek
BOELIE - DIE VERWOESTER VAN KINDERS SE LEWENS Wanneer ‘n mens met jongmense werk dan word jy oorweldig deur die impak van ‘n probleem soos boelie op talle jong lewens. Die afgelope klompie jare het daar ook ‘n al groter verskuiwing plaasgevind vanaf fisiese boelie na boelie via sosiale media. Op ‘n gereelde basis is daar ook [more...]
50plus-skills for COFESA members Retire? No REFIRE
The inspirational life coach Ms Lynda Smith, calls on people not to retire but to reFIRE. Please bring this email to the attention of your staff to assist them to prepare pro-actively to shape their lifestyle and finance for after retierment. There is a new social dynamics in South Africa called 50plus-skills. We bring together individuals 50plus [more...]
King IV – Insights on Implementation and Disclosure
Overview This one day programme focuses specifically on the practical implementation and disclosure of King IV. In order to set the tone and provide background before we delve into the detail, a short introduction - for those who are not familiar with King IV - will be provided to explain the rationale and philosophy behind King [more...]
SONA 2019 – FW de Klerk Foundation
SONA 2019 It is enticing to interpret President Cyril Ramaphosa’s SONA as just another election pitch to the electorate a few months before the general election, now to be held on 8 May. A closer look is, however, warranted, as there are some interesting elements that may indicate a different approach and a stronger emphasis on the [more...]
Budget Tips 2019 – Mr Mboweni
Dear Members, We responded to the invitation of Mr Tito Mboweni to send him ‘Tips’ for the 2019 Budget. We welcome his fresh energy, business insight and desire to do things differently. Adv Hein van der Walt and Dr Lawrence McCrystal Cofesa Budget Tips Tips for Minister of Finance 2019 Budget In the spirit of ‘Thuma [more...]
Water crisis – We need your vote to participate in “Water War Room”
Water for Gauteng At a strategic study of the Joburg Metro in 2015 Cofesa’s team predicted a water crisis and urged government to bring water from the north to the Joburg Metro. We saw the opportunity to also bring trade and tourism to the Metro. This concept was published in NEPAD’S yearbook as ‘Trans Africa Waterway’ . [more...]
