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With the year firmly on track and millions of South Africans and other sport-loving nations of the world eagerly awaiting what could arguably be called the event of the decade, the Proudly South African Campaign would once again like to encourage all members and fellow-South Africans to play their part in ensuring that the 2010 Fifa World Cup indeed lives up to expectations of creating a positive and lasting legacy for our country and the continent of Africa.
 
 
 
BUY GENUINE SOUTH AFRICAN WORLD CUP GOODS

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has welcomed the recent seizure of fake Bafana Bafana jerseys, T-shirts and caps at OR Tambo International Airport. The union movement has also congratulated the vigilant Customs Officers who had discovered and confiscated the counterfeit goods.
TREASURY INVITES BUDGET TIPS

The Ministry of Finance has invited all South Africans to send through their tips on what they think government’s spending priorities should be.
 
   
 
COMPLETE BUSINESS CONTINUITY TRAINING SOLUTIONS – ALSO FOR NON-EXPERTS
The specialty field of Business Continuity Management (BCM) is a complex discipline that requires years of practice and experience before a practitioner can claim to be an expert. The last decade alone has seen a wealth of information on BCM become available and standards have been published globally to ensure the efficient design and rollout of Business Continuity solutions in enterprises in all industries.
IT AND SOFTWARE THE BACKBONE OF A HEALTHY BUSINESS
Even diligent and hands-on executives may find that they could be overlooking critical aspects of the company's business and its supply chain. This may unintentionally expose the company to a high level of operational risk, cautions Terry Booysen, CEO of the well known governance research organisation, CGF Research Institute (Pty) Ltd.
MEASURED BUSINESS CONTINUITY IS GOOD GOVERNANCE
The King III report on corporate governance has been finalised and is due to be released in March this year and South African business leaders will be compelled to re-evaluate many areas of their businesses, most particularly their governance, risk and compliance operations.
COMPLIANCE - A CRITICAL FUNCTION OF RISK
The global financial meltdown has left in its wake an environment of greater scrutiny of organisations with substandard compliance and ethics programmes. Directors, officers and members of the board who neglect their fiduciary duty will be held accountable due to the increase in and enforcement of legislation.
TECHNOLOGY ESCROW: SAFEGUARDING THE CONTINUITY OF YOUR BUSINESS
“To stay in business, or to continue offering a service, commercial and governmental institutions are often entirely dependent on software over which they have limited or no control”, writes Terry Booysen, CEO of Corporate Governance Research Forum Pty Ltd.
 
   
 
BRINGING HOT RUNNING WATER TO THE COMMUNITIES
No RDP house, new or old has any hot water or a bath in it and cannot take a conventional geyser as they do not get enough electrical ampage to run this . Hot water is a basic need that one thinks all have. Tshisa Bathrooms are trying to correct that imbalance.
ECO DESIGN INITIATIVE 2010 – CALLING LOCAL DESIGN TALENT
Nedbank has extended its commitment to sustainable development and environmentally-friendly practices through yet another innovative project – the Nedbank Green Wine Awards.
MISS EARTH SOUTH AFRICA INCLUDED IN UN YOUTH PROGRAMME FOR COPENHAGEN
South Africa, represented by Miss Earth South Africa, Ella Bella, was privileged to have been included in the United Nations Youth Programme during the December 2009 Climate Conference in Copenhagen.
 
   
 
QUALITY SNIPPETS
The South African Quality Institute (SAQI) has embarked on a quality approach to business, which has resulted in a number of promising outcomes and greater efficiency in the past year.
 
   
 
ACCTECH SYSTEMS READY FOR SAGE ERP X3 VERSION 6
Proudly South African AccTech Systems, a technology independent IT solution and services provider, and Softline Accpac’s Business Partner of the Year, has welcomed the recent launch of Sage ERP X3 Version 6 by Softline Accpac as the designated local channel distributor of this value-adding business product.
SOUTH AFRICAN FILMS RANK WITH THE BEST
South African-based films have made an excellent showing at the 82nd Academy Awards nominations – proof that local talent ranks with the best in the world.
MEDIBOOK™ ENSURES ACCURATE AND VITAL HEALTH RECORD
One seldom knows when treatment will be required for an illness or injury. Matters can become complicated if health information is scattered across many different providers and facilities.
 
   
 
A WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS
A Proudly South African welcome to the following companies or entities which have recently joined the ranks of South Africa’s Buy Local campaign:
 
   
 
BULL’S EYE FINANCIAL SERVICES ENHANCES BUDGET PLANNING
Proudly South African company, Bull’s Eye, an Authorised Financial Services provider, is offering an easy to set up and simple to maintain online budget planner. It also includes an extensive budget that automatically updates every month, as well as an asset and liability register and an investment and policy list, with more valuable features set to follow.
PAYDAY PIONEERS TALKING PAYROLL™
The Talking Payroll™, an “industry first” aimed at making small change of payroll management for companies and entrepreneurs across the board, has within a short space of time established a niche in the South African market.
 
   
 
CALL FOR HUMANITARIAN AID TO HAITI EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS

South African humanitarian organisation, Gift of the Givers, is amongst the many organisations which has again exemplified the spirit of ubuntu by putting together a rescue package to assist victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti.
CORPORATE SOUTH AFRICA UNITES THE NATION - CELEBRATE 100 DAYS TO KICK-OFF ON 2 MARCH

Having launched the “Fly the Flag” Campaign in 2009 as part of the effort to unite the nation in pride and to mobilise all South Africans to support Bafana Bafana and the 2010 World Cup, SA Tourism, and partners, including the Proudly South African Campaign is again encouraging all South Africans to aspire to be the best hosts we can possibly be.
REGISTER NOW FOR MEETINGS AFRICA 2010

Meetings Africa 2010, a “one-stop shop for anyone involved in organising events or incentive trips” is around the corner!

GREAT START TO 2010 FOR SOUTH AFRICAN FILM INDUSTRY

Skin, a true-life story about South Africa’s Sandra Laing, has been nominated for Best Foreign Film award at the NAACP Image Awards, while Sophie Okonedo, who plays the role of Sandra Laing in the film, has been nominated for the Outstanding Actress award.
WESGRO HOSTS CONFERENCE ON BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN ZIMBABWE

The Western Cape Investment and Trade Promotion Agency, South Africa (WESGRO) invites businesses to register for a seminar which aims to assess business opportunities within Zimbabwe.

 
   
 
BEE MORE BUSINESS REALITY THAN EVER BEFORE
February marks the third anniversary of the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) codes of good practice being gazetted.
AUDI JOBURG FASHION WEEK 2010
Audi Joburg Fashion Week took place from the 20-23 January 2010 at the Sandton Convention Centre. Now in its fourth year the fashion week wowed audiences with the latest and very best of South African Autumn/Winter Collections.
BULL’S EYE ADVICE ON HOW TO BEAT THE DEBT CHALLENGE
The National Credit Act enables all South Africans who need to make a serious effort to manage their debt to make use of the services of debt counselors. The website of the National Credit Regulator (www.ncr.org.za) has detailed information about this matter. In addition, most banks are known to offer a “debt-repair” service to assist clients in the best way possible to prevent any further damage.
C4 MEDIA NO LONGER A PROUDLY SA MEMBER
Members are advised that C4 Media is no longer an accredited member of Proudly South African. This means that neither the company, nor its executives have the authority to promote themselves as such in any way.
PROUDLY SA MOBI SITE LIVE
Proudly SA has added yet another valuable offering to its repertoire of communication tools. The newest initiative – the mobisite – ensures that members can have access to critical information on the Campaign at all times through accessing the mobi at www.proudlysa.mobi
 
 
 
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