News - 22 July 2021
Printing SA Message to affected members during KZN and Gauteng unrest
We note with deep concern the unprecedented series of events over the past week, resulting in malls, factories and warehouses being looted, vandalised and in some cases being burnt in KZN and Gauteng. We empathise with our member companies who had to shut down either for the short or long term due to security concerns, losing production at a time when the economy can ill afford it. We also note with regret the burning down of an established member company premises in Durban, Amcor Flexibles, who have had to issue a force majeure with all its suppliers. This company has sustained huge losses running into hundreds of millions of rands, and their employees are now unemployed. Printing SA is here to help, service and advise in whichever way possible.
Please contact your Chamber Managers to assist with any Labour and HR matters that have arisen as a result of this turmoil.
Thank you, may peace prevail, and recovery efforts be successful.
AM Mahomed
CEO – Printing SA
Printing SA supports SACCI statement on Violence on our roads, looting of businesses and damage to property
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) condemns in the strongest terms the looting of businesses, damage to property and intimidation and victimisation of people. Whilst the right to peaceful protest is one of the fundamental rights in our constitutional democracy, what we are experiencing now with this violence that is targeted at looting and damaging public infrastructure, is pure criminality by marauding gangs who are masquerading as protesters.
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Printing SA welcomes new member of staff
Printing SA is proud to welcome our new member of staff, Ms Anele Pendule Mgwebi, who has joined us and replaces Asisipho Diya, on a two-month long contract appointment. Anele is an aspiring Professional Accountant with a B.tech in Internal Auditing from Unisa. She has been working as a Financial Management Supervisor for 3 years for an Accounting firm in Mthatha.
Anele enjoys events planning, nature excursions and spending time with her family. She has fallen in love with the accounting profession and plans to further her studies in auditing. Anele has been working predominantly in the Accounting office and would like to advance her career within the business sector. She has also come to enjoy the varied challenges of the accounting office.
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The Department of Trade Industry and Competition (DTIC) Survey: Impact of the Unrest
South African businesses have come under immense strain due to the recent events of violence and looting that have swept through the country during the past week. This survey requests information on the impacts of the unrest and the support that would be required by affected companies. The results from the survey will assist the Department of Trade Industry and Competition, and other organisations to propose support measures to enable the rebuilding and economic stabilisation of the country. The department kindly requests about 5 minutes of your time to complete the online survey, and thanks you in advance. All information provided will be strictly confidential and aggregated anonymous data will be used to inform decision making.
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY
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On 14 May 2021, The Department of Employment and Labour published notice 44572, introducing the Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (OHS) Bill 2020 to the National Assembly to amend the OHS Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993).
The purpose of the bill, amongst others is to align it to international trends and strengthen the safety measures of workers in their respective workplaces.
CLICK HERE TO READ OHS EXPLAINED
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE BILL
Printing SA Affiliates
As the industry mouthpiece and representative of businesses in the printing, packaging, branding, creative design, marketing and communications industry, Printing SA strives to offer members unwavering professional services and advice.
This would not be possible if it were not for our affiliates, a group of like-minded organisations who endeavour to help our members when they need assistance concerning their specific areas of expertise.
If you would like to find out more about our affiliates, then please visit our website.
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As a member of Printing SA, you have access to; Labour Relations, Policy Development, Commercial and Legal Services, and Selection and Recruitment. Our Members Portal also gives you access to the latest Tenders and CV listings of industry professionals.
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