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Proposed amendments to Labour Legislation causing concern for local employers

The proposed amendments to the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) are causing new controversy, due to potential implications both for employers and employees. This is according to Brian Patterson, Employment Law director at ENS, speaking at the ENS Employment ...
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More SA professionals considering emigrating - survey

Rising concern over issues such as crime, healthcare and education are leading more graduate professionals in South Africa to consider emigrating, according to the latest results from the PPS Graduate Professionals Confidence Index. The quarterly survey, which tracks the confidence levels of ...
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The four seasons of asthma

Approximately 75% of people with asthma also suffer from allergies. Just as allergies may increase during seasonal change, so too can the occurrence of asthma attacks. "There are a number of triggers which if avoided can reduce the risk of developing an asthma attack. It is important that ...
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Medical schemes can contribute to realisation of primary healthcare vision

The renewed emphasis on Primary Healthcare (PHC) in South Africa as one of the solutions to reducing the huge burden of disease in the country, could, at the same time, make healthcare more accessible to a larger number of people as well as drive down costs across the value chain. According ...
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Netcare takes three Metropolitan Oliver Empowerment Awards

Private hospital group once again demonstrates tangible transformation achievements Netcare walked away with no fewer than three awards at the 11th Annual Metropolitan Oliver Empowerment Awards. South Africa’s largest private healthcare services provider was awarded the Supply Chain, Community ...
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