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…]

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…]

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 [more…]

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…]

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…]

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 [more…]

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

[more…]

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 he [more…]

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…]

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…]

PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT coming up on the 15^th – 16^th of May 2019 at the Marine Parade Garden Court Hotel, Durban. Our Cape town event is at the Southern Sun, Waterfront on the 22^nd – 23^rd May 2019.

It is expected that the Protection of Personal Information Act will become effective during the course [more…]

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 [more…]

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…]

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…]

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

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 [more…]