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Labour Law Provides Few Employer Protections
31st October 2024 South Africa’s labour laws severely restrict employers’ rights. Examples of these restrictions include: Employees appear to have the right to... →
The Chamber of Financial Secrets: Uncloaking the mysteries of administrative penalties
31st October 2024 ZAR 475-million, ZAR 210-million, ZAR 59-million, these are not lottery-winning jackpot amounts. They are some of the eye-watering administrative... →
Draft Petroleum Products Bill published for public comment emphasises energy security and sustainable growth
30th October 2024 On 21 October 2024, the draft Petroleum Products Bill (Bill) was published in the Government Gazette in South Africa. The draft Bill will regulate... →
The Importance of Documenting Agreements and Policies in Employment
30th October 2024 In any employment relationship, formal documentation of agreements and policies plays a critical role in creating a structured and legally... →
Family Law and Business Collide
30th October 2024 Your business is likely one of your most valuable assets, but certain actions—especially during marriage—could put it at risk in the event of a... →
Red means stop – LAC confirms appropriateness of dismissal based on totality of evidence
29th October 2024 A recent decision by the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) in Algoa Bus Company (Pty) Ltd v Tirisano Transport and Services Workers Union (TASWU) obo Mzawi... →
Simplifying to save Gauteng's judicial system
By: Creamer Media Reporter 29th October 2024 South Africa's Constitution leaves no room for ambiguity: every person has the right to have any dispute that can be resolved by the application of... →
The effects of the Communal Property Associations Amendment Act
29th October 2024 With the introduction of the Restitution of Land Rights Act 22 of 1994, which allowed both individuals and communities alike to claim rights to... →
Sars Tightens Grip on Crypto: Full Disclosure Now Critical
29th October 2024 The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued a clear warning to crypto asset holders and traders: compliance is the path of least... →
Section 22 – A Springboard into Business Rescue
28th October 2024 In August 2024, Statistics South Africa revealed that 1020 entities filed for liquidation in the first 8 months of 2024. In contrast, the Companies... →