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Zeroing in on cannabis in the workplace – when zero-tolerance constitutes unfair discrimination
17th May 2024 The Labour Appeal Court (LAC) recently handed down a judgment which underscores the importance for companies to ensure that their zero-tolerance... →
Leveraging GenAI for Efficiency: A Boon or Bane for Legal Workflows?
17th May 2024 Ruth Gondwe, a manager at Webber Wentzel Fusion recently had a conversation with an attorney about his use of technology, which sparked a... →
New Corporate ADR policy brings South Africa in line with international best practice
16th May 2024 The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) recently published its Corporate Alternative Dispute Resolution (C-ADR) Policy, which allows the use of an... →
Can an individual who is an "employee" for PAYE not be an "employee" for VAT or ETI?
16th May 2024 The question of what is an "employee" for purposes of claiming the employment tax incentive (ETI) will be the subject of a test case at the Tax... →
South Africa Takes Bold Step: Climate Change Bill Receives Parliamentary Nod of Approval
14th May 2024 The South African Parliament unanimously passed the Climate Change Bill, which sets ambitious goals to achieve the country's low-carbon and... →
What do sectoral emission targets mean for your business?
13th May 2024 To support the implementation of South Africa's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, the Minister of Forestry,... →
No Interest, No Problem: The SCA confirms that the NCA applies to “credit agreements” only
13th May 2024 In the recent decision of Nel & Others v Cilliers, the SCA had to determine whether a sale of shares agreement which included financing provisions... →
PRECCA updates emphasise third-party accountability and proactive anti-corruption
30th April 2024 South Africa is continuously suffering from the effects of corruption and drainage of resources, some of which were highlighted in the State... →
