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		Awaited smart-card ID to get trial run next year	Home Affairs Department has committed to a time frame to start introducing the much anticipated smart card. Read more...
		Institute of CA´s prepared Summary document of Tax related budget proposals.
		KPMG Budget Card 2008	Tax Card with summary notes created by KPMG
		Bill targets dealers in stolen goods	The long-awaited Second Hand Goods Bill has finally reached Parliament. Read more...
		Business backs Scorpions	Business Against Crime SA is opposed to the disbandment of the Scorpions, a "critical and effective weapon" against crime, the organisation said. Read more...
		Business Tip: Negotiations	Dont get run over at the Negotiating table
		Country Aims to Clear Slums by 2014	Housing delivery will continue to be fast tracked with the objective of accommodating all those seeking homes in formally planned settlements by 2014. Read more...
		´Cheap´ conveyancers potentially in breach of UK Law Society rules	Conveyancers charging excessive fees may be in breach of Code of Conduct. Read more...
		Departments discuss plans for Scorpions	Certain departments have already began preparing the intergration of Scorpions into the SAPS. Read more...
		Environmental waste time bomb	The government is under fire for neglecting environmental protection. Read more...
		Estate agents settle for one association	Read about the uniting of two Real Estate Agents...
		Euros to help local land reform	Read about who has donated how much to further land reform in South Africa...
		Government and Expropriation of Agricultural Land	Agricultural land to be given to black farmers by target date 2014. Read more...
		Housing database to eliminate backlog	The Gauteng Department of Housing to launch a database aimed at cutting down the province's housing backlog. Read more...
		Health Dept requests private health cost info	This measure has been put in place to address the challenges of escalating costs in the private health sector. Read more...
		Hof grom oor tender	Amptenare van die Departement van Openbare Werke se hantering van 'n tender was van so aard dat dit tersyde gestel moes word. Lees meer...
		Initiative to turn waste into bio-energy	At present Zwisa is negotiating with municipalities and the agricultural sector to implement its multi-faceted zero waste system. Read more...
		Judge makes lawyers pay for frivolity	With the verdict overturned, two attorneys must pay the others' fees. Read more...
		Kind kan ly weens vroeë mondigheid	Onderhoud word geraak. Lees meer...
		Learners to be taught Bill of Responsibility	There is a need to instil a culture of respect and responsibilities among the youth. Read more...
		Law fraternity move to tackle touting advocates	Law Societies and Bar councils to take firm action against the practice of touting. Read more...
		Legal action for credit providers retaining cards	What has the NCR announced will no longer be tolerated in the credit industry. Read more here...
		4x4, quad owners face crackdown	New regulations governing the use of 4x4 vehicles and quad bikes throughout southern Africa could soon become law. Read more...
		Social, Disability Grants Increased	Social and disability grants to nearly 12 million poor South Africans have been increased and the child support grant will also be raised. Read more...
		Sectional tax plan ‘a benefit’	The new arrangements take effect on 1 July 2008. Read more...
		SARS extends e-filing deadline for companies	Companies and close corporations submitting tax returns electronically are granted an extension. Read more...
		Sharia law ´would undermine British society´	Muslim Sharia law would lead to "legal apartheid". Read more...
		SARS simplifies VAT registration	New VAT registration process reduces paperwork. Read more...
		Ultimate name change for bond originator	MortgageSA announced that it will be changing its name to “ooba”. Read more...