The OFM Business Hour
The latest business news from Central SA. Presented by Olebogeng Motse.
Greater autonomy, inspirational leadership’ keys to happier employees
Greater autonomy and inspirational leadership are the two non-financial keys to happier employees, especially during an economy crushing pandemic. This is according to leading Industrial Psychology and people management academic, Dr Mark Bussin who was speaking to the Business Hour on the importance of prioritising mental health in the work…
Small Enterprise Finance Agency
Mr Mxolisi Matshamba, CEO of of the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (sefa), discusses what sefa is currently doing to assists its clients impacted by Covid-19 and the hard lockdown. He also discusses what the vision for the agency is and the overall funding space.
Innovative solutions for education sector
Kamal Patel, CEO at Juta & Company, discusses some of the major challenges that students are currently facing at higher educational institutions. He also discusses how important innovation is during these challenging times and how institutions and students can take advantage of online alternatives.
SARS' recruitment drive
Jean du Toit, Head of Tax Technical at Tax Consulting South Africa, discusses the statement that SARS released on Saturday night (27 March 2021) outlining their recruitment plans as part of their rebuilding strategy. He also discusses what this means for high net worth individuals.
Read of the Week: Leading in the 21st Century [Part 1]
In 2020, the world found itself in a state of flux. A global pandemic disrupted the world order while the digital transformation that is the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), with its challenges and huge potential benefits, presented a fundamental paradigm shift. Leading in the 21st Century, by Professor Tshilidzi Marwala,…
Financial emigration amendment
Reabetswe Moloi, Expatriate Tax and Emigration attorney at Tax Consulting SA, discusses what exactly financial emigration is and some of the latest amendments. She also discusses why it is so important to be well prepared well filing your emigration taxes.
National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill
Nonhlanhla Mtshali, Attorney and founder of The Legal Affair, discusses what the National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill is and when the bill will become law. She also discusses the additional rights and responsibilities that will be introduced by the new bill.
Money Smart Week 2021
Kriben Reddy, Vice president of TransUnion Consumer, discusses why financial planning is so important especially when it comes to accessing credit at times when we need it the most. He also discusses what impact your marriage could have on your credit score.
Finansiële beplanning vir 2021
Finansiële beplanning is iets wat jy deurlopend moet herevalueer en na moet kyk, finansiële adviseur, Marius Ferreira gesels oor hoe die pandemie die finansiële beplanningslandskap verander het en hoe jy kan aanpas. Hy verduidelik ook dat jy veral vir die volgende paar jaar jou oog op jou finansiële beplanning moet…
Deadline looms for POPIA
Nicole Gabryk, Director of Dispute Resolution at ENS Africa, discusses what exactly a code of conduct is and who does it apply to within different organizations and businesses. She also discusses what organizations and businesses should keep in mind as they get ready to comply with POPI Act.
Flexible temporary employment sector
Natalie Singer, Executive consultant at for Global Business Solutions, discusses how the covid-19 pandemic has impacted the temporary employment sector and how the temporary employment sector is currently providing relief for workers during these difficult times. She also discusses how important flexibility is for the sector to enable resilience and…
Record exports for citrus industry
Justin Chadwick, CEO of the Citrus Growers' Association of SA, discusses the current projections for 2021 that indicate a 22% growth in export figures in just 2 years for the citrus industry. He also discusses what role the government and the relevant stakeholders would need to play to help the…
Franchising during economically turbulent times
Grant Smee, Property entrepreneur and owner of property company Only Realty, discusses why franchises and the franchise industry are so resilient during these economically turbulent times. He also gives some advice to entrepreneurs that might be considering investing into a franchise.
Actuaries are at the heart of the insurance industry
Leza Wells, FMI Chief Product Actuary (a Division of Bidvest Life Ltd), discusses what exactly an actuary does on a day to day basis and why actuaries are at the heart of the insurance industry. She also discusses some of the latest trends in the insurance industry that might change…
New relaxation on exchange controls
Coreen van der Merwe, Director of Sovereign Trust (SA) Limited, discusses what exactly the "loop structure" is and what are some of the changes that came into effect on 1 January 2021. She also discusses why this change by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is so important in supporting…
Fourth industrial revolution fast tracks innovations
Khaya Mbanga, Group Director for Technology & Digital Transformation at Servest, discusses how cyber security remains a massive challenge for both small and big businesses. He also discusses how the fourth industrial revolution has fast tracks local innovations.
Verstaan belastingvrye beleggings beter
Finansiële adviseur, Marius Ferreira, verduidelik dat elke Suid-Afrikaner 'n maksimum van R36 000 per jaar kan belê waarop geen belasting betaal hoef te word nie. Hy vat jou deur die proses en gesels ook oor hoe mens die korrekte fondse kan kies om in te belê.
Inadequate tourism relief funds
Marie-louise Nel, the owner of De Oudrkraal wedding venue and restaurant, discusses some of the major challenges that her business faced during the various levels of the national lockdown. She also discusses how the tourism relief funds have helped her business during these challenging time.
Local businesses remain optimistic
Natalie Dell, owner of the Upper House, a four star hotel in Clarens, discusses some of the major challenges that her business has faced during the various levels of the national lockdown. She also discusses how her business managed to pay basic overhead expense during these incredibly challenging times.
Special visas to attract skills
Marisa Jacobs, Director at Xpatweb, discusses the current situation in South Africa regarding healthcare professionals looking for greener pastures after graduating. She also discusses how government policy and regulations can enable economic growth and skills development in South Africa.