On Monday, 23 March 2020, the president of the country, Cyril Ramaphosa announced a 21 days complete shutdown
that would change life as we know it. A necessary move, if as a country, we are to flatten the curve against this deadly
virus that has taken the lives of many globally. As a business, we fully support this decision and as such, we are all
working remotely. I certainly hope that you are keeping safe with heightened hygiene practices during this time.
On 09 March MWPF came together to unpack the 2020 strategy at the Parktonian Hotel where executives and managers took staff through an in-depth plan for 2020. To ensure that the 2020 strategy stays top of mind, we have recapped the key focus areas for each business unit.
INTERPRETATION RULING: APPLICATION OF SECTION 37C OF THE PENSION FUNDS ACT
In this edition we take a look at the interpretation ruling. Firstly, the Interpretation Ruling is issued in terms of section 142(1) of the FSR Act to provide clarity, consistency and certainty on the interpretation and application of section 37C of the Act.
Coronavirus Disease-CO-VID19 is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and has not been previously identified in humans. – World Health Organization.
Happy Birthday to our colleagues who celebrated their birthdays in March and April.
MARCH
1 March - Evelyn
4 March - Patrick
8 March - Amma
8 March - Elizabeth
11 March - Winnie
12 March - Khaya
15 March - Gugu
16 March - Dineo
20 March - Thembi
25 March - Carmen
28 March - Jan
31 March - Ncumisa
APRIL
2 April - Gracious
2 April - Bongiwe D
5 April - Pertunia
8 April - S’nehnhlanhla
10 April - Ouma
11 April - Pravesh
15 April - Thandi
26 April - Sbonelo
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