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Moonstone Monitor | 24 April 2025
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Godongwana given 30 days to revise Budget after VAT reversal
Employment equity targets drop key safeguards from Solidarity deal
Under pressure: navigating the financial regulatory heat in 2025
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New employment equity regulations raise the stakes for employers
Amended POPIA Regulations tighten the screws on direct marketing
African Bank pays R500 000 fine for misleading marketing
Remote signing recording secures claim against company’s sureties
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TOP STORIES
Godongwana given 30 days to revise Budget after VAT reversal
The ANC and the DA present South Africans with different versions of what led to the decision to halt the increase.
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Employment equity targets drop key safeguards from Solidarity deal
The final employment equity targets have sparked concerns over transparency and methodology in the absence of clear, evidence-based rationale from the Department of Employment and Labour.
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Under pressure: navigating the financial regulatory heat in 2025
Financial institutions that proactively embed governance, technology, and culture to meet evolving regulatory standards will not only avoid penalties but also strengthen credibility, build resilience, and drive long term value.
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IN THE NEWS
New employment equity regulations raise the stakes for employers
With the 2025 Employment Equity Regulations now in effect, designated employers must align with stricter sectoral targets or face stiff penalties – unless they can justify non-compliance.
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Amended POPIA Regulations tighten the screws on direct marketing
The recently gazetted amendments enhance the rights of data subjects and clarify the compliance obligations of responsible parties.
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African Bank pays R500 000 fine for misleading marketing
The advert touted a personal loan as an ‘investment’, contravening Conduct Standard 3’s requirements for clear, fair, and factually correct advertising.
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Remote signing recording secures claim against company’s sureties
The recording’s admissibility under RICA and common-law principles were key to overcoming allegations of forgery and invalid electronic execution.
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“What are your dogs’ names?”
Me: “Calvin and Klein.”
“Isn’t that a brand of underwear?”
Me: “Exactly, they’re boxers.”
I felt uncomfortable driving into the cemetery. The GPS blurted out, “You have reached your final destination.”
I have a fear of speed bumps. I am getting over it slowly.
Respect people who wear glasses. They paid money to see you.
What do you get when you cross a fish with an elephant? Swimming trunks.
I told a joke on a Zoom Meeting and no-one laughed. It turns out I’m not remotely funny.
When scientists said the universe is made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons, they forgot to mention morons.
What do you call an airplane full of bald people? Receding Airlines.
What do British sea monsters eat? Fish and ships.
My boss calls me “the computer”. Nothing to do with intelligence; I go to sleep if left unattended for 15 minutes.
I was going to cook alligator for dinner, but then I realised I only had a crock pot.
Three weeks ago, I sent my hearing aids in for repair. I’ve heard nothing since.
At my age, I am good at multitasking. I can listen, ignore, and forget all at once.
My son asked why I make noises every time I stand up. I told him it’s because I’m a groan man.
Why age gracefully when you can age like an old cheese? Full of character and slightly offensive.
I recently entered the world kleptomaniac championships. I took gold, silver, and bronze.
My wife asked me if I remembered what today is. I panicked and said, “Of course!” Now I just need to figure out what we’re celebrating.
I ran into a lamppost yesterday. Luckily, I only sustained light injuries.
My cellphone accidentally took a 10-minute video of my shoes yesterday. It was some pretty good footage.
I have written a book on how to fall down the stairs. It’s a step-by-step guide.
Me: “Doctor, will my pet snake be okay?”
Vet: “He’ll survive, but he’ll never walk again.”

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