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source document
Subject:
Accounting

document that the business can use to record a transaction in a subsidiary journal.

source region
Subject:
Geography

the region where an air mass develops

South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)
Subject:
Business Studies

South Africa's official body for the preparation and control of standards in industry.

South African Foreign li'ade Organisation (SAITO)
Subject:
Business Studies

established in 1963 with the aim of promoting South African exports and developing South Africa'...

South African Qualification Authority Act (No. 58 of 1995)
Subject:
Business Studies

provided for the establishment of the SAQA board, which is responsible for the implementation of...

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