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No matter how badly your week is going, it can’t be worse than the one Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba is having.
His began with a sex tape and ended with a court judgment. Gigaba has truly had a week from hell.
On Sunday, October 28 at 06:52, Gigaba’s week kicked off with a series of tweets, announcing that a “video containing content of a sexual nature” had been leaked. He said it had been used in attempts to blackmail him, and apologised to his family for the embarrassment caused.
It later emerged that the tape only involved Gigaba and it quickly went viral on social media.
My wife and I have learned, with regret and sadness, that a video containing material of a sexual nature, meant for our eyes only, which was stolen when my communication got illegally intercepted/my phone got hacked, in 2016/17, is circulating among certain political figures…
— Malusi Gigaba (@mgigaba) October 28, 2018
Reporting on the issue was initially sombre – many sympathised with the minister, and experts warned about the dangers of sex tapes in the age of social media. But it wasn’t long before Gigaba’s woes became internet meme fodder, the inspiration behind a Gqom song, and a Zapiro cartoon.
Fireblade saga
On Tuesday afternoon, Gigaba was in the limelight again, when the Oppenheimer family appeared before Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs to give evidence about the minister’s role in the Fireblade airport saga.
A court found Gigaba guilty of lying when he denied granting permission to the Oppenheimer family’s Fireblade Aviation to operate a private terminal at OR Tambo International.
Nicky Oppenheimer reportedly told the home affairs committee that Gigaba was “self-destructing” with his continuous denials.
Oppenheimer’s business partner, Manne Dipico, reportedly said Gigaba had granted the company permission “finish en klaar”, according to TimesLive.
On Wednesday, Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane found that Gigaba lied under oath and violated the executive ethics code. Gigaba was reported to Mkhwebane by the DA in February, following a court judgment which found that he lied to the court when he denied granting permission to Fireblade to operate the private terminal.
Mkhwebane said on Wednesday that Fireblade had obtained permission from several organs of state, including Gigaba in his capacity of minister of Home Affairs. Gigaba’s decision to approve the application was confirmed at a meeting in January 2016, she said.
Fireblade went to court in an attempt to force Gigaba to implement this decision.
Public Protector’s recommendation
She recommended that President Cyril Ramaphosa take action against Gigaba. The president is applying his mind to the issue.
Next week, the home affairs committee is likely to call Gigaba to account for what happened.
Constitutional Court
On Thursday, the Constitutional Court dismissed Gigaba’s application for leave to appeal the High Court ruling. His initial appeal was dismissed with costs in the Supreme Court of Appeal earlier this year.
Fireblade welcomed the court’s decision on Thursday, saying in a statement: “With this decision, these legal proceedings have now concluded. We are satisfied with the result and the manner in which the legal process has culminated in a just and fair outcome.”
But on Twitter, on Thursday, Gigaba’s spokesperson, Vuyo Mkhize, continued to deny that Gigaba approved Fireblade’s application.
very simple question, does this letter tell you that the writer knows and believes that his application was already approved? please just try to keep an open and objective mind for long enough to go through the letter and answer the question… pic.twitter.com/ZF9ecyhNdR
— the renegade saint (@VuyoMkhize) November 2, 2018
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| Remuneration: | Cost to company |
| Location: | Cape Town |
| Education level: | Diploma |
| Job level: | Junior |
| Type: | Permanent |
| Reference: | #Food |
| Company: | Highbury Media |
Highbury Media (Pty) Ltd is SA’s largest independent magazine and digital publishing company responsible for some of the country’s best-performing titles. We are currently looking for a junior food assistant to join our team.
Is food your passion? Do you want to excel in the exhilarating world of print and digital content creation? Are you the kind of person that wakes up excited to eat breakfast? Do you live to eat? Then this is the position for you.
We look after a variety of award-winning magazines, ranging from focusing on full-blown delicious food trends to budget meals, fitness-inspired food and living a healthy life. We create all the food content and it is pure excitement.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Requirements:
Posted on 02 Nov 13:06
Oliver + MORE seeks an email campaign developer for an exciting opportunity to be based at our client Investec: Asset Management in Cape Town.
Core responsibilities include:
Knowledge and skills required:
About us
MORE is a production-agency, part of the global Inside Ideas Group (Oliver, AdjustYourSet, DARE, etc), producing content for a range of brands across multiple platforms, channels and countries. The content we produce includes digital media, animation, moving image and design. We pride ourselves on delivering work aimed specifically at the international marketplace. Brands we count among our clients include Starbucks, Liberty, Unilever, Virgin, Samsung, Gumtree and Hyundai, to name a few.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/18178061
Posted on 02 Nov 12:35
Oliver + MORE seeks an email campaign manager for an exciting opportunity to be based at our client Investec:Asset Management in Cape Town.
Core responsibilities include:
Knowledge and skills required:
About us
MORE is a production-agency, part of the global Inside Ideas Group (Oliver, AdjustYourSet, DARE, etc), producing content for a range of brands across multiple platforms, channels and countries. The content we produce includes digital media, animation, moving image and design. We pride ourselves on delivering work aimed specifically at the international marketplace. Brands we count among our clients include Starbucks, Liberty, Unilever, Virgin, Samsung, Gumtree and Hyundai, to name a few.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/18178061/
Posted on 02 Nov 12:07
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Pretoria, 1 November 2018 – The South African Revenue Service received 5.785 million returns by Wednesday, 31 October 2018, which marked the close of tax season for non-provisional taxpayers.
These returns comprise the following:
The number of submissions received this year marks a 2.1% increase from the previous year’s submissions which totalled at 5.665 million returns. This is despite a shorter filing season.
A total 96.1% of expected returns from individuals were submitted on time, exceeding last year’s rate of 94%. The returns expected are informed by last year’s submissions and IRP5 information from employers, excluding provisional taxpayers.
“We want to thank taxpayers who filed, for doing the right thing and making their contribution to our country. Our data shows that taxpayers adapted to the shorter filing season and that filing patterns remained steady and on par.” said Acting Commissioner, Mark Kingon.
“For SARS, Tax Season 2018 was about enhancing service and operational excellence, and working smarter. This is what we will strive to do each year,” he said.
Preliminary Results for Tax Season 2018:
Service and operational enhancements during Tax Season 2018:
Additional resources
SARS employed a total of 445 temporary workers to assist with the increased numbers during Tax Season. A total of 23 Mobile Tax Units (MTU) provided taxpayer services to outlying areas and captured in excess of 95 000 returns.
Increased Communication ahead of Tax Season
SARS communicated earlier about taxpayer filing requirements and opted for direct and personalised communication with taxpayers in June – a month before Tax Season started. Tax Season was also launched to the Media on 04 June and officially opened on 01 July.
Personal Income Tax (PIT) filing confirmation
An App was introduced at SARS branches during Tax Season 2018. The App assisted branch agents to help taxpayers determine whether or not they needed to file a return before joining the queue. This initiative also helped SARS branches to reduce foot traffic thus maximising resource usage. By 30 October 2018, a total of 422 187 determinations had been made through the App and resulted in a total of 222 037 taxpayers not required to file.
Self-help Kiosks
This year SARS rolled out self-help kiosks at the East London, George, Pretoria and Randburg branches. These kiosks allow taxpayers access to SARS eFiling, major banks and the SARS website, where they can register for eFiling, submit returns and upload supporting documents. This is part of SARS’ strategy to assist taxpayers to become comfortable and self-proficient in eFiling.
Extended Operating hours
During October, the last month of Tax Season, the SARS contact centre and all 53 SARS branches extended operating hours to Saturdays. Approximately, 63 000 taxpayers were assisted. Last year only 21 branches operated on Saturdays during the last month. The Contact Centre extended business hours to 6pm during the week in October.
Activities on the last day of Tax Season: 31 October
In total of 235 518 returns were filed on the deadline-day with 67% of these submitted via SARS eFiling.
- A total of 79 692 taxpayers were assisted in branches on 31 October.
- Branches experienced exceptionally high volumes at branches, with the Alberton branch issuing its first taxpayer a ticket at 04h50.
- The Bellville and Richards Bay branches opened their doors before 06h00. A total of 29 other branches and one mobile tax unit started serving taxpayers before 07h00.
- Fourteen branches had assisted taxpayers after 20h00 last night, with the last taxpayer assisted at 22h21.
- The SARS Contact Centre received 85 046 calls between 07h30 and 20h54 on the last day
- The normal operating hours at branches run from 08h00 to 16h00, and for the Contact Centre run from 08h00 to 17h00.
Provisional taxpayers have until 31 January 2019 to file their tax returns via eFiling.
| Benefits: | Incentives |
| Location: | Ballito |
| Type: | Permanent |
| Reference: | #BALLITO – VM |
| Company: | Weylandts Home Outfitters |
Weylandts is a world-class contemporary interior décor and furniture retailer with branches throughout South Africa. We currently have an exciting career opportunity available at our showroom in Ballito.
Our position: Works as part of the team responsible for keeping our showrooms looking amazing by implementing changes to our furniture and decor settings and displays. The ability to style, decorate and use personal initiative will be required.
We are looking for individuals who have good relevant experience in a company with brand synergy to our own.
We need candidates who:
We offer:
Job type: Full-time
If you meet these requirements we would love to hear from you!
Please send your CV with a photo and salary requirements to
az.oc.emohstdnalyew@sboj
Please consider your application as unsuccessful should you not hear back from us within three weeks from the date of your application.
Posted on 02 Nov 11:10
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Today, Weylandts is firmly established as the leading furniture and décor retailer in southern Africa, offering clients contemporary quality designs sourced from around the world and showcased in a beautiful environment where space and natural light enhance the inspirational merchandising.
| Benefits: | Incentives |
| Location: | Ballito |
| Type: | Permanent |
| Reference: | #Ballito – Sales |
| Company: | Weylandts Home Outfitters |
Weylandts is a world-class contemporary interior décor and furniture retailer with branches throughout South Africa. Due to the Group’s success, we have an exciting career opportunity available at our showroom in Ballito.
Our position:
Our sales consultants provide an excellent service to our discerning clients, building up sales using excellent networking skills e.g. decorators, designers, reality agents, developers and architects as well as assisting clients visiting our showroom. Working to monthly sales targets, they provide valuable advice on products, finishes and concepts.
We are now looking for individuals who have good relevant experience in a company with brand synergy to our own.
We need candidates who:
We offer:
If you meet these requirements we would love to hear from you!
Please apply with your CV, a photo and salary requirements.
Please consider your application as unsuccessful should you not hear back from us within three weeks from the date of your application.
Posted on 02 Nov 11:01
Create your CV once, and thereafter you can apply to this ad and future job ads easily.
Today, Weylandts is firmly established as the leading furniture and décor retailer in southern Africa, offering clients contemporary quality designs sourced from around the world and showcased in a beautiful environment where space and natural light enhance the inspirational merchandising.