Lia Marus | Apr 3, 2020
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been devastating; not only to human lives, but also in how the measures necessary to slow its spread are threatening the economic viability of businesses, and will likely result in job losses. The good...
Lia Marus | Apr 2, 2020
The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) is hosting a webinar discussing the basics of remote work, including setting up your physical environment and infrastructure, as well as putting in place sustainable habits and routines, and...
Lia Marus | Apr 2, 2020
DIRCO, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, has indicated that embassies are taking full responsibility for their citizens in South Africa. This includes establishing where their citizens currently are, negotiating...
Lia Marus | Apr 1, 2020
The Southern African Tourism Services Association (SATSA) is hosting a free webinar with MAZARS experts Christo Snyman and Terence Govender. They will share some practical advice on how you and your team can guard against cybercriminals while you...
Lia Marus | Apr 1, 2020
Tintswalo Safari Lodge is now offering free safaris – virtual ones, that is – available on its social media channels to all followers. Lisa Goosen, CEO of Tintswalo, says, “The national lock-down in South Africa has been very challenging for...
Lia Marus | Mar 31, 2020
The Southern African Tourism Services Association (SATSA) is hosting another COVID-19 webinar, this time tackling the topic of how the Consumer Protection Act can be interpreted at this time. The webinar will include a Q&A with Consumer...
Lia Marus | Mar 31, 2020
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), in partnership with The Meeting Specialist (TMS), has launched virtual AGMs in South Africa. This will enable clients to engage with shareholders, making it a critical tool for business continuity. The need to...
Lia Marus | Mar 30, 2020
“As the COVID-19 pandemic keeps exhibition industry professionals apart, the need to talk, to discuss, and to learn is bigger than ever,” states the UFI announcement about their new series of regular talks, panels, and webinar sessions for the...
Lia Marus | Mar 30, 2020
The Durban Exhibition Centre (DEC) was repurposed as a screening centre for the city’s homeless, ahead of the national lockdown. The eThekwini Task Team on Homelessness identified the venue as a suitable central point to receive an expected 1,000...
Lia Marus | Mar 30, 2020
“Crisis moments create opportunity. Problems and crises ignite our greatest creativity and thought leadership, as it forces us to focus on things outside the norm.” – Sam Cawthorn Our industry is in crisis, with the coronavirus pandemic...
Lia Marus | Mar 30, 2020
At the end of March, AIPC, the International Association of Convention Centres and UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition industry, released a guide to good practices for venues in the management of health and operational challenges...
Lia Marus | Mar 30, 2020
Michelle Nortje is a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Johannesburg. She recommends everyone takes the following steps to proactively managing their mental health during lockdown, and in the wake of the aftereffects of COVID-19. The...
