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Studies show women benefit from modernisation
22nd October 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

As more women join the mining industry in a professional capacity, more research and studies are analysing the various obstacles they have to contend with, as well as how employers can address... 


Sars targets 52 noncompliant PPE companies
8th October 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The South African Revenue Service (Sars) on October 8 said it has been focusing on 52 noncompliant companies that had been awarded R1-billion in contracts for the supply of personal protective... 


Safetember: Deconstructing SA’s construction essentials in an ever-changing world
28th September 2021

By: Craig Behrmann  The South African construction industry has recorded a 20% decline over the past 12 months due to Covid-19 disruption. This has meant that some companies have had to diversify... 


Training important for working at height personnel
24th September 2021

Falls from height are the single biggest cause of workplace deaths and one of the main causes of major injury within the workplace. Working at height, confined space and respiratory solutions... 


Economic recovery from COVID-19 relies on the green economy
22nd September 2021

By Janavi Da Silva, Director of Programmes at GreenMatter Looking at the socio-economic blow South Africa was dealt by the pandemic, causing job losses and widespread devastation as well as... 


PPE designed for women now more accessible
17th September 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Owing to the rise of female employees in sectors such as construction, mining and engineering, which were previously male dominated, personal protective equipment (PPE) brands are looking at... 


From left to right: Trent Bomberg, MD at Dask; Renai Moothilal, Executive Director of the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM); and Jean-Claude Lasserre, CEO of Saint-Gobain South Africa & Sub Saharan Africa.
Dask to manufacture Saint-Gobain bonding tapes in SA
8th September 2021 By: Yolande Botes

Dask Distributors is proud to announce that it has partnered exclusively with Saint-Gobain Tapes Solutions to locally manufacture automotive bonding tapes for top OEM assembly plants in South Africa.  


Panel discussion on the digital transformation of supply chains
43rd Annual SAPICS conference was one of the most important ever amid covid-19 crisis and unprecedented pressure on supply chains
6th September 2021

Hundreds of supply chain professionals from Africa and around the world came together last week to learn, share knowledge and network at the 2021 SAPICS Conference, hosted by South Africa’s... 


Local SMEs remain resilient despite instability
1st September 2021

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are essential to the economy’s health and predicted to lead an economic recovery post-COVID. However, many of these businesses are fighting to keep their doors... 


Babita Deokaran
7 people arrested for murder of Gauteng health dept official Babita Deokaran
27th August 2021 By: News24Wire

Seven people have been arrested for the murder of Gauteng health department acting chief financial officer, Babita Deokaran. Deokaran was gunned down outside her home on Monday after dropping her... 


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Company drives PPE uptake for women
27th August 2021 By: Anna Moross

Industries that require safety footwear and personal protective equipment (PPE) have historically been male-dominated, but this trend is changing and the challenge is to provide women with PPE that... 


Chief director of financial accounting in the Gauteng Department of Health Babita Deokaran
Babita Deokaran’s sister says all South Africans should be angry at her death
26th August 2021 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The sister of slain chief director of financial accounting in the Gauteng Department of Health Babita Deokaran has expressed anger towards her killing, describing her sister as not just a number... 


SIU confirms slain Gauteng Health official was witness in PPE investigation
24th August 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Financial official in the Gauteng Department of Health Babita Deokaran, who was shot outside her home, in Johannesburg, on Monday, was a witness in the Special Investigating Unit’s personal... 


CHIETA celebrates TVET month with two initiatives uplifting employment
23rd August 2021

In South Africa’s drive to create economic opportunities for our youth and unemployed individuals, it is vital to acknowledge and promote the role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training... 


Headway made into improved representation of women in mining – Minerals Council
19th August 2021 By: Donna Slater

In marking its second National Day of Women in Mining on August 19, the Minerals Council South African and the Women in Mining Leadership Forum (WiMLF) initiative say they have made inroads into... 


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BBF Safety Group - Your trusted partner in safety
30th July 2021

Year of Formation and Background to Founding: In 2014, four of South Africa’s largest safety footwear manufacturers joined forces to create BBF Safety Group (Pty) Ltd, the largest safety footwear... 


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Pienaar Bros’ Rhino clear polycarb safety cap first of its kind in South African market
16th July 2021 By: Tracy Hancock

Rhino polycarb safety cap offers local market a clear solution The Rhino clear polycarbonate safety cap from personal protective equipment (PPE) supplier Pienaar Bros is the first locally produced... 


Championing Local Manufacturing in Workplace Safety Solutions
14th July 2021

BBF Safety Group, with its head offices located in Pinetown KZN, is an integrated workplace safety solutions provider that helps customers create safe working environments.  BBF Safety was formed... 


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Nasa finalises key crewed lunar exploration programme contract
12th July 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) has finalised a $935-million firm fixed-price contract with major US aerospace group Northrop Grumman for the Habitation and Logistics... 


Glencore Coal announces over R59 million spend towards social upliftment in 2020
8th July 2021

Glencore remains committed to being a valued partner in all the communities where they operate. To achieve real and meaningful social impact, Glencore has been working closely with community... 


Rhino polycarb safety cap offers local market a clear solution
Rhino polycarb safety cap offers local market a clear solution
2nd July 2021 By: Tracy Hancock

The Rhino clear polycarbonate safety cap from personal protective equipment (PPE) supplier Pienaar Bros is the first locally produced clear safety cap of its kind to be offered to the South African... 


Opinion Piece: Procuring the right safety footwear is key to female workers’ comfort and wellbeing
22nd June 2021

By Predahni Naidoo, Brand Manager at Sisi Work Safety Industries’ requirements for safety footwear and other Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) have historically been male dominated, but this... 


Vaccination Policies for the Workplace
21st June 2021

by Anastasia Vatalidis, Director and Head of Labour & Employment Practice and Bradley Workman-Davies, Director, Werksmans Attorneys  The Department of Employment and Labour recently released an... 


Emirates SkyCargo expands pharma cool chain infrastructure in Dubai, enhancing vaccine transport capabilities
8th June 2021

Emirates SkyCargo is further strengthening its temperature sensitive pharma and vaccine handling capabilities in Dubai with the extension of its fully automated cool room with 94 airline pallet... 


Opinion Piece: When the shoe doesn’t fit – why women need to demand female-specific safety footwear in the workplace
3rd June 2021

By Predahni Naidoo, Brand Manager at Sisi Work Safety Over the years, women have been making up a greater proportion of the workforce, and this includes sectors that have typically been... 


Renergen on ‘much stronger footing’, despite Covid-19 headwinds
31st May 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

With the financial year, ended February 28, having been an “exciting” one for natural gas producer Renergen, the company believes it is on a “much stronger footing” towards becoming a significant... 


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Designed and tested for safety, comfort and endurance, these gloves provide maximum hand protection and durability in the most rugged and physically challenging work conditions
Company brings evolution to PPE
21st May 2021

As South Africa’s premier supplier of personal protective equipment (PPE), G.Fox continuously strives to break new ground and offer the very best “fit for purpose” products to their customers. This... 


When the shoe doesn’t fit – why women need to demand female-specific safety footwear in the workplace
14th May 2021

Over the years, women have begun to make up a greater proportion of the workforce, and this includes sectors that have typically been male-dominated such as mining, manufacturing and construction.... 


Former Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku
High Court dismisses Bandile Masuku's bid to challenge SIU findings on PPE corruption
12th April 2021 By: News24Wire

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has dismissed an application by former Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku to challenge the findings of the Special Investigating Unit against him. The court... 


Building a better world – Ford announces steps towards carbon neutrality, sets significant emissions goals for 2035
Building a better world – Ford announces steps towards carbon neutrality, sets significant emissions goals for 2035
6th April 2021

On the road to building a better world for future generations, Ford has announced significant greenhouse gas emission targets in its 2021 Integrated Sustainability and Financial Report summary,... 


What lies ahead for the corporate travel industry?
31st March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Business travel as we know is expected to disappear forever – shrinking in the face of ongoing travel restrictions and a trend towards remote working in a world still gripped by the coronavirus.... 


Minerals Council’s initiative drives women inclusion
Minerals Council’s initiative drives women inclusion
16th March 2021

In recognition of International Women’s Day, the Minerals Council South Africa has reflected on the progress of its Women in Mining Initiative, which was introduced last year to drive diversity and... 


Supply chain management is one of the world’s most important professions right now
8th March 2021

When the US President turns his attention to supply chains, it is compelling confirmation that the profession is important, according to Tonya Lamb, business development executive at SAPICS, The... 


Health Minister Zweli Mkhize
'It has been a rough journey' – Health Minister Zweli Mkhize reflects on a year of Covid-19
5th March 2021 By: News24Wire

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has lauded South Africans and frontline workers who have helped lessen the full effects of Covid-19, as the country marks one year since the virus hit our shores. "It... 


Cova Carbon Credits Webinar
4th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Under South African carbon tax regulations, companies are able to use carbon credits either from their own registered projects or from third parties to offset a portion of their carbon tax... 


RS Components enhances its PPE business by acquiring Liscombe
4th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

RS Components (RS), a trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE: ECM), a global omni-channel solutions partner for industrial customers and suppliers, is pleased to announce that it has reached... 


Opinion piece: Understanding the role of Temporary Employment Service providers in your organisation’s Health and Safety
23rd February 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

By Natashia Barnabas, Industrial Relations Specialist at Workforce Staffing PTY Ltd According to legislation, Temporary Employment Service (TES) providers are the employer for all acts except the... 


Denel announces exit of several board members and of the interim Group CEO
22nd February 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

On Monday, embattled State-owned defence industrial group Denel reported, via the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s SENS news service, that it had suffered a string of resignations from its board of... 


Gauteng Premier David Makhura
David Makhura to appear before ANC provincial integrity commission
11th February 2021 By: News24Wire

The African National Congress in Gauteng has instructed Gauteng Premier David Makhura to appear before the provincial integrity commission in an effort to ascertain whether he failed to exercise... 


SpaceX selected for another important Nasa contract
10th February 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

The US space agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa), has chosen renowned private-sector space company SpaceX to launch the core elements of the agency’s Moon-orbiting... 


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SIU recovers R127m worth of dodgy PPE payments so far
5th February 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Special Investigating Unit's (SIU's) work has resulted in the recovery of R127-million of funds, which had been paid irregularly by the State to service providers of personal protective... 


SIU head Andy Mothibi
South African probe finds evidence of political pressure, fraud in Covid-19 contracts
5th February 2021 By: Reuters

A probe into public spending on coronavirus in South Africa has found evidence of political pressure, price inflation, and fraud in many of the contracts, fuelled by an "insatiable pursuit of... 


Solutions provided for hazardous oil spills
5th February 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Spill response company Spill Tech offers customers an efficient way to manage hazardous spills and discharges. This includes an oil spill kit to deal with oil spills at fixed facilities, enabling a... 


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