The cruise ship industry is heading out of the closures caused due to the Covid-19 pandemic and cruise ships are now looking into the future, at dates to restart their operations. Some cruise lines may resume sailing as early as August this year, while others are hoping to start up again in September, October or November. Because the pandemic has affected different areas at different times and in different ways, many cruise lines will probably offer a staggered reopening base

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing lockdown, the National Bargaining Council wish to inform you of the decisions made between the parties and the Council in terms of the May 2020 accounts. Pension Fund Contributions No contributions for the month of May 2020 will be charged. Employees' benefits will remain intact. Critical Illness and Funeral Cover The Critical Illness Benefit (R 8.92 per month per employee) and the Funeral Cover (R 9.50 per month per employ

Government (NCCC) consulted the EOHCB on the morning of 29 May 2020 and a follow up meeting was scheduled for the same afternoon.​ The EOHCB is confident that through continuous meaningful consultation with the NCCC, that the industry will obtain a satisfactory result in its quest for an expedited re-opening. Health, Hygiene and Safety protocols have always been present within the industry and its operations, and we presented the NCCC with a visual and documented experience t

Shawn Bubb from Cutting Edge offers his inspirational words to the industry. If you would like your voice to be heard, email a photo of yourself together with a short quote on: • Encouragement for the industry during this time • Constructive ideas on how you will make safety changes in your salon You can email belinda@hairnews.co.za – we would love to hear from as many voices as possible! You might also enjoy... Industry Voices: Linda Spangeberg Wella Professionals National T

Several countries have relaxed lockdown rules for hairdressers. However, South Africa’s Hair & Beauty Industry is still fighting the good fight to move up to Level 3. Should Government heed our plea, you need to be ready to open your doors, ready to welcome an influx of clients. All of whom have been desperate to return to the salon. Life will soon be a lot busier once we get the go ahead to return to our craft. We expect an avalanche of colour corrections and cuts coming our

Although salons have not been given the immediate “green light” for reopening during Level 3, Minister Patel explained that industry engagement would be a priority, in order to put the correct protocols in place to be allowed to reopen safely. The delay in reopening is due to the fact that social distancing between hairstylist / practitioner and client is not possible and so this will require more stringent regulation to ensure a safe and controlled environment. Although the

Contributed by Michael Conlin, South Africa SIMON FORBES … HIS DREAM BECAME A REALITY It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Simon Forbes. He passed away on Saturday the 9th May after a very long battle with cancer. Fortunately, he was not hospitalised until the last hours of his life. We send all our sympathy and condolences to his daughter, Lucy and son Callum. He was with Callum to his passing but unfortunately, Lucy is living in California and has

Independent hairstylist Linda Spangeberg offers her inspirational words to the industry. If you would like your voice to be heard, email a photo of yourself together with a short quote on: • Encouragement for the industry during this time • Constructive ideas on how you will make safety changes in your salon You can email belinda@hairnews.co.za – we would love to hear from as many voices as possible! You might also enjoy... Industry Voices: Liza Visagie Major Professional Hai

Supporting The EOHCB, Bargaining Council, UASA and SAAHSP In A Call for Safe Reopening at Level 3 FOR THE ATTENTION OF MR. EBRAHIM PATEL, MINISTER OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND COMPETITION 27 May 2020 Dear Minister Patel RE: Support for the re-opening of the salon industry in level 3 As key suppliers to the hairdressing industry in South Africa, we write this letter to you in support of the call by the collective grouping of: 1. The EOHCB (Employers Organisation for Hairdressing Cos

Bon Jovi’s lyrics “ooh, living on a prayer” seem to summarise the collective feeling of our industry right now. COVID-19 has had many implications, and one of these is that Wella Professionals National TrendVision Awards (NTVA) 2020 is cancelled. NTVA is a prestigious competition on our local hairdressing calendar that allows our winners to move on to the International TrendVision Award Creative Retreat (ITVA). It gives them recognition from their peers and the global hairdre