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Key changes to diesel rebates imminent

After a long review process that started in 2015, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is fundamentally changing how the diesel rebate system works. Traditionally, diesel refunds were processed through the Value Added Tax (VAT) system, and in future, they will be treated as a standalone Customs and Excise rebate. In a one-on-one with Quarrying Africa, Andrew Hancock, tax consultant at Colenbrander Inc., unpacks the changes and their impact. By Munesu Shoko.

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How safety improves conveyor production

Engineers have spent decades attempting to design, install and maintain belt conveyor components that eliminate fugitive materials to improve the working environment, reduce accidents, and increase productivity. Why? It is estimated that 85% of belt conveyor maintenance and production problems are related to fugitive materials – dust, spillage and carryback. Accordingly, a similar percentage of conveyor safety issues arise from these same fugitive materials. By Todd Swinderman, President Emeritus, and Daniel Marshall, Product Engineer, Martin Engineering.

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