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The Crucial Role of Laws of Evidence in South African Litigation: Deciding the Fate of a Case
8th January 2024 In the realm of South African law, the pursuit of justice is intricately woven into the fabric of the legal system. Litigation serves as a... →
Baker McKenzie advised ZCCM Investment Holdings on USD 1.1bn copper mine partnership
8th January 2024 Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie advised ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc on its signing of an investment agreement with Abu Dhabi’s mining... →
The Awards of Arbitrators must be rational
8th January 2024 I often receive calls from angry employers who, having been certain of success at arbitration, have received notice that they have lost the case.... →
The Department of Home Affairs extends blanket concession until 30 June 2024
8th January 2024 The recent decision (Directive) by the Department of Home Affairs (“DHA”) to further extend the blanket concession granted to long term visa... →
A minute before midnight, focus required! Deadline is 22 January 2024
8th January 2024 The Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (“the Inquiry”), which launched in October 2023, issued a Further Statement of Issues (“FSOI“)... →
“Employee Moonlighting” – Maybe I need you the way the moon needs the sun
8th January 2024 Moonlighting is understood to be holding two or more jobs outside of the employee’s main job unusually without the knowledge of the employer.... →
Cancellation of contracts: rights, procedures, and consequences
13th December 2023 Cancellation of a contract is an extraordinary remedy available to the innocent party under specific circumstances. Unlike specific performance,... →
Creditors now empowered to make application to declare directors delinquent
12th December 2023 A critical look at Vantage Mezzanine Fund II Partnership and Another v Hopeson and Others (2022/045978) [2023] ZAGPJHC 1406 (24 November 2023) On 2... →
Tis the season to be responsible
11th December 2023 With the festive season soon approaching, many employees are counting down the days until they can close their business doors for 2023 and commence... →
Section 12BA – Light at the end of the tunnel?
11th December 2023 National Treasury has released proposed amendments to the Income Tax Act to encourage taxpayers to invest in alternative energy generation as a... →