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Government, private sector collaboration will ensure refined Critical Skills List to attract highly skilled foreigners
19th November 2024 Government departments responsible for updating the national Critical Skills List to attract highly skilled foreign professionals to South Africa,... →
PART 2: How businesses can proactively combat the scourge of the construction mafia
19th November 2024 In part 1 of this article, we provided a background to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) in the construction industry.... →
PART 1: How businesses can proactivity combat the scourge of the construction mafia
19th November 2024 In 2023, we published an article titled Construction Mafia – Remedies and Prevention in which we sought to unpack what the “construction mafia”... →
The South African Reserve Bank tightens “instant payment” framework in South Africa – screen scrapers beware!
19th November 2024 Following the Covid-19 pandemic, more people than ever are ordering goods online based on the variety of good and services available, convenience,... →
Sars writes-off R36.15-billion in taxpayer debt!
18th November 2024 The latest SARS Annual Report demonstrates the revenue collector’s willingness to permanently, or temporarily, write-off taxpayer debt, with a... →
Justice for Privacy
18th November 2024 High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Local Division, Johannesburg case number 2021/28121, between KS and AM (first respondent) SHM (second... →
A year of excellence: Webber Wentzel’s Forensic Services team marks a milestone
18th November 2024 A year ago, Webber Wentzel strengthened its commitment to providing top-tier forensic services by establishing a dedicated Forensic Services team.... →
Machine managers: AI monitoring in the South African workplace
18th November 2024 The impact of AI on the workplace is a rapidly evolving field of study, and South Africa can look to other countries, where cutting edge AI... →
A Shift in Creditor Protections – The application of Section 34 of the Insolvency Act during Business Rescue Proceedings
18th November 2024 Section 34 of the Insolvency Act 24 of 1936 (the “Insolvency Act”) has historically safeguarded creditors’ interests in South Africa by mandating... →
Tainted treats, spoiled foods and potential dangers…are there any legal safeguards for consumers?
18th November 2024 In recent weeks gone by, there have been numerous food poisoning cases reported resulting in serious health issues and, in some cases, even death... →