African Perspective

Grant Wilkinson, Executive, Global Business Solutions joins us to unpack the dynamics of employees' questionable social media remarks and how businesses can manage it.
Social media is an extremely powerful tool. No longer is being published on a platform - that the entire world can see - the sole domain of print media and limited to a selected few. Anyone can become a published author thanks to the Internet and social media.
This is an incredibly powerful tool; however, some may abuse this power and, in the process, bring their employers into disrepute. The case of Hanniker v One and Only Cape Town (Pty) Ltd – 26 CCMA 8.37.9 illustrates this point:

•An employee published a comment on Facebook which allegedly brought his employer (a hotel) and the hotel’s security manager into disrepute.
•She – the employee – claimed that her comments were valid and were posted in reaction to an incident that the security manager was negligent.

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Johan Botes joins us to discuss the different dynamics to managing human resources during mergers and acquisition taking note that what's most important is the capacity needs for the new operation. It is important also for employees to be protected while also taking note that the business survival is of great priority.
Johan Botes heads Baker McKenzie’s Employment Practice Group in Johannesburg. Johan is experienced in employment law and labor relations, focusing on South African and sub-Saharan African employment law and employee relations. He regularly advises multinational clients on industrial relations, employment negotiations, labor dispute resolution, changes management, and organizational restructuring.
Johan's practice spans a range of industries including financial services, consulting, fast-moving consumer goods, aviation, pension funds, media, retail, manufacturing, and mining. He also focuses on corporate restructuring, employment litigation, advising and assisting with collective bargaining and trade union recognition, managing relations with trade unions, acting as a negotiator for management teams, managing industrial action, employment disputes, transfers of undertakings and employment law implications of such transfers, and optimizing contracting models.

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At least 80 new delegates from different countries were sworn in as Members of the Pan African Parliament following elections in a number of African States and rotation within delegations. Out of this 80, about four or more were fro South Africa including Julius Malema, Thoko Didiza, Mandla Mandela etc.
Mudzithe had a chat with Hon. Thoko Didiza and Mandla Mandel and thier views of the parliament just few hours after being sworned in and also disuss some of their concerns with regards to the agenda and roles of the parliament in the development of Africa as a continent.

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The week ending 11th May 2018 saw MTN been sanction by Iran in their scramble to extract about €60million from its Iranian business; Naspers sells their stakes in Flipkart to a sizable chunk; Ecobank opens applications to 2nd to Fintech challenge and leaders in several African tech ecosystems are embracing the enablement of digital and business policies.

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The Sixth Ordinary Session of the fourth Parliament of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) took place from 7 to 18 May 2018 at the PAP precincts in Midrand, South Africa. Deliberations of this Session guided by the overall theme: “Winning the Fight against Corruption: A Sustainable Path to Africa’s Transformation.’’
H.E Moussa Faki MAHAMAT, Chairperson of the African Union Commission is expected to address the Plenary on the State of the African Union. Among others, the session will discuss and make resolutions and recommendations on matters and issues that include the Europe-Africa Forum on the Challenges and Opportunities of Migration Flows; the Report on the African Union (AU) Year of Combating Corruption; and the Report on Repealing Defamation Laws to Promote Press Freedom.

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The Sixth Ordinary Session of the fourth Parliament of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) will take place from 7 to 18 May 2018 at the PAP precincts in Midrand, South Africa. Deliberations of this Session will be guided by the overall theme: “Winning the Fight against Corruption: A Sustainable Path to Africa’s Transformation.’’

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Organized by The South African Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, three international legends in the fields of Mind Power, Change, Growth, and Entrepreneurship came together in one venue to share their best advice ever in business and life generally.

Allon Raiz is regarded both locally and globally as a pioneer and maverick in the business incubation industry. He is the founder and CEO of Raizcorp which, according to The Economist, is the only genuine incubator in Africa and which currently supports over 500 businesses.
Robin Banks is one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject of Mind Power and Personal Mastery. He is a highly sought-after international speaker and has spoken to CEOs
and Senior Management from global Fortune 500 companies.
Michael Jackson has over 30 years of strategic business, marketing, and communications experience. Born in Britain, then London educated and trained in business strategy development and communication, he has worked personally for business leaders such as Richard Branson and Bill Gates, as well many other
leading global businesses such as Qatar Airways, HP, Goodyear, and Barclays.

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Sam is the founder and Managing Director of Lisacars formerly known as Lisabank. He's been an entrepreneur in the automotive and retail industry for more than 30 years. Sam had a sitdown with Mudzithe, give his best advice as the lesson from his 30 years entrepreneurship journey.

Lisacars was Established in 2010 with the realization that many people would love to own a car. We began with 2 staff members and one branch. Today in 2017 we have five branches in Gauteng, a diverse and strong team of 150 and a management team that has over 150 years’ experience in the motor industry.

LisaCars gives car buyers the benefit of test driving and examining vehicles. Most repossessed automobiles are available through the auction process. By visiting LisaCars Repossession Warehouse, you are assured of a professional, quality purchase. We pride ourselves, in offering wholesale cars at rock bottom prices. We offer over 300 quality affordable cars, you as a client are able to purchase by paying cash or obtaining finance through all major financial institutions.

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As a global conference speaker on Change, host Michael Jackson has already spoken at nearly 3000 conferences around the world to critical acclaim.
We bring you Business leaders, gurus, icons, entrepreneurs and thought and opinion shapers.
We provide insight into what makes these people tick and uncovers ideas and thoughts that you can apply to your life and career.
A natural storyteller; Jackson engages naturally with his guests and it’s compulsive listening.
Stephen Hawking has called this century, ‘the century of complexity’. The moment mainstream culture awakens to the complex nature of reality. The realization that while the universe is comprised of some controllable and predictable elements, it’s largely uncontrollable, unpredictable and emergent.

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The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Pretoria in conjunction with South African government agencies, is planning to convene a trade and investment workshop on 24 April 2018. 

Objectives: 

To introduce South African stakeholders to the UAE’s 2018 trade and investment strategy.
To examine current investment trends and climates in both countries.
To discuss trade and investment opportunities within various sectors. 
To identify trade and investment gaps/niches in the market.
 
Long term: 
To promote trade and investment between South Africa and the UAE.
To foster outbound trade and investment to the UAE.
To enhance existing economic relations and increase trade and investment volumes between South Africa and the UAE.

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