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 of Business Leadership South [more…]
EFW Economic Audit of South Africas26superu2019-10-22T00:05:12+02:00
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 [more…]
Farewell Martin Steens26superu2019-10-22T00:08:45+02:00
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
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, [more…]
Stakeholder Engagement – Sustainable Development Forums26superu2019-06-07T07:59:22+02:00
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 [more…]
Invitation: CGN event – Top key issues facing Governing Bodies and the value of director mentorship, 20 May 2019s26superu2019-05-20T09:11:27+02:00
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.”
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 [more…]
Invitation: Self-disruptive leadership – JHB 24 May 2019s26superu2019-05-20T09:01:39+02:00
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:
Skills Development Initiative The Insurance and financial sector seta (INSETA) have extended the submission deadline to 30 May 2019s26superu2019-05-20T08:55:34+02:00
Would a particular political party or a coalition be better or worse for individual and economic freedom in South Africa?
About Temba ANolutshungu
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 he [more…]
Invitation: From Freedom Fighter to fighter for freedom – Elections 2019 – an analysiss26superu2019-04-12T09:12:30+02:00
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 [more…]
Invitation to specialised courses on energy.s26superu2019-04-12T09:08:30+02:00
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 [more…]
Invitation to workshop: POPIA UPDATE 2019s26superu2019-04-12T09:00:31+02:00
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 [more…]
Die impak van boelie – Nuwe boeks26superu2019-03-20T21:16:43+02:00
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 [more…]
50plus-skills for COFESA members Retire? No REFIREs26superu2019-03-10T19:21:20+02:00
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…]
King IV – Insights on Implementation and Disclosures26superu2019-03-05T10:28:04+02:00
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 [more…]
SONA 2019 – FW de Klerk Foundations26superu2019-02-08T11:33:29+02:00
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.
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 [more…]
Water crisis – We need your vote to participate in “Water War Room”s26superu2018-05-25T13:45:10+02:00
BOELIE – DIE VERWOESTER VAN KINDERS SE LEWENS