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From creation to destruction, every single document has a unique lifecycle. When it comes to business information especially, there’s usually an industry regulation or a law that governs a specific area (country or city) about the mandatory life span of each document.

Leading South African law firm, Webber Wentzel, provides insight into the regulatory changes introduced by the Mineral Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Act.

Pamela Stein, partner at leading South African corporate law firm, Webber Wentzel gives an overview of the Protection of Personal Information Bill which aims to give full effect to the constitutional right to information privacy. The bill was approved by the South African Parliament in 2012 and is expected to be signed into law during 2013.

Advanced Machinery (Pty) Ltd, a company dedicated in providing latest technological CNC machines, is now offering affordable vinyl cutters which will enable businesses to create their own signs and save substantial amount of money on marketing. Businesses such as the SUPERGEL, an award winning disinfectant capable of replacing 95% of all cleaning chemicals, are now creating their own signs to further market their brand more effectively and efficiently.

The WesBank Car of the Year winner for 2013 is the Porsche Boxter, as unveiled at a gala event held at the Sandton Convention Centre. The event, the 28th in its history, was once again judged by the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists and sponsored by WesBank.

With millions of South African consumers still under financial pressure in the current economic climate, managing the costs involved of owning and running a car can play a major role in reducing monthly expenses.

JESSICA le Roux from Richmond Hill in Port Elizabeth recently spent the day in a Johannesburg recording studio to hear the radio advert she scripted being recorded.

Single mothers in South Africa can experience big financial challenges. According to research done by the South African Institute of Race Relations, only 35% of children were living with both their biological parents in 2008, while some 40% were living with their mother only.

Owning an American Express card gives you access to a number of financial benefits. Not only do these cards offer you the convenience of making unplanned or emergency payments, but you also get the opportunity to build a credit history which is necessary to take out larger loans in the future.

An American Express charge card gives you more financial flexibility while you enjoy a host of exclusive benefits. With the American Express Charge card you decide how you want to control your finances. On top of the quality services and benefits America Express is known for, you can enhance your lifestyle with a charge card.

Companies in Rustenburg can now get their hands on latest technological CNC Plasma Cutters via Advanced Machinery (Pty) Ltd. The company is currently offering wide range of CNC Plasma cutters which are not readily available in South Africa. O.C.T. Engineering based in Rustenburg is one such company that has recently purchased one of the elite CNC machines the CNC Hypertherm Powermax 105 and has seen a significant improvement in efficiency of their work.

South Africa's film industry is flooded with gross-out comedies and stories about apartheid, with only a handful projects breaking the rules and telling a more daring and beautiful story. Very few other films get made so very few other stories are told. This also means there is little international interest. FiRESTORM Films plans to bypass the big studios and tell its own stories.

Advance Machinery (Pty) Ltd, a company dedicated in providing semi-automatic and automatic CNC machines, has recently included the CNC Plasma cutter with Hypertherm Powermax system to their list of products. This latest CNC machine has been highly demanded within South Africa however very few companies are actually providing the product. The Hypertherm Powermax systems have gained worldwide attention for their quick, clean and precision cutting.

Real Estate South Africa is a website owned by SA HomeBuyers that is dedicated to helping foreign buyers find and eventually buy their dream South Africa real estate. The website features all the things that individuals need to know when searching and securing their chosen real estate in the country. It is especially designed for real estate buyers in the United States and United Kingdom who are interested in owning South African real estate.

Leading South African law firm, Webber Wentzel provides a legal view on municipalities’ exception from the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, No. 68 of 2008 (CPA). Although the CPA broadly entrenches consumer rights and controls the supply and promotion of goods and services, Schedule 2, item 2(3)b does empower the Minister of Trade and Industry to exempt suppliers or industries from its application.

BrightRock will allow consumers to script its radio advert for its Love Change campaign through a newly-launched Facebook page and the ‘you change our ad’ application.

When it comes to buying a car, the financial considerations of owning your dream ride are just as important as the number of airbags, power steering or boot space for those long distance travels or monthly groceries.

Leading law firm Webber Wentzel provides legal insight into a recent landmark constitutional case. In the matter of Dudley Lee vs the Minister of Correctional Services, the Constitutional Court (CC) overturned the ruling made by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA). The plaintiff allegedly claimed that he contracted pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) while serving a term in Pollsmoor prison. The case is interesting in that it highlights the State’s responsibility to ensure that the constitutional rights of detainees are upheld. It also brings important considerations regarding causation to the fore.

BrightRock offers unique needs-matched life insurance that is structured to allow you and your financial advisor to work together to create the best life insurance solution for you. Help BrightRock rewrite the script of its 'Fatherhood' radio advert. Through a special ‘you can change our ad’ app, consumers will able to suggest alternative wording to the ad.

South African law firm Webber Wentzel considers the implications of section 45 of the Companies Act, No. 71 of 2008. This section specifically regulates the circumstances under which company funds can be used to issue loans to directors.

WesBank’s FleetFine is one of the latest integrated web-based systems, which is designed to assist fleet owners to better manage their fleet. WesBank is a leading asset and vehicle finance provider in South Africa, and is well known for providing excellent fleet management products and services. Leading South African movable asset-based financier, WesBank, uses FleetFine, its latest integrated web-based system designed to assist fleet owners to manage the administration of driver fines and vehicle licences, as well as ensure compliance with AARTO (Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences) regulations.

Making provision for your child’s future is a complex task but a little foresight and planning now will help ease the financial burden later on. When calculating future costs, you need to take into consideration the rising price of living and education. More importantly, you need to consider adequate life insurance for yourself in the event that something happens and you are no longer able to provide for your child.

Buying a car shouldn’t be a headache even if you are considering private vehicle finance and buying a used car from an individual. WesBank has close on four decades of experience in providing vehicle and asset finance and are here to help make the private finance a seamless process.

The best aggregation technology isn’t always all byte and processor. When it comes to creating insurance solutions that meet the consumer’s need, we believe there’s still no replacement for flesh, brain and heart.

Respitek Ltd, manufacturers of disposable medical devices, announces the BoBBi BABY SHIELD, a disposable barrier device for circumcision care and Hypospadia repair helping to prevent infection post surgery. This circumcision care device creates a barrier and therefore a space where healing can take place by keeping out fecal matter and urine contact.

Data from leading asset-based financier, WesBank, reveals that the number of hybrid or ‘green’ cars it is financing for South African consumers is gradually increasing, but remains low as a percentage of total passenger vehicles financed.

Income protection products seem to be hot news right now, with a few of the established players in the market launching and emphasizing enhancements to their income replacement offerings.