Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
Empowerment: an interesting ruling regarding a BEE transaction
29th August 2016 In 2016, the BEE regulatory landscape has seen a number of changes introduced. These include the final regulations that were issued under the... →
Drunk enough to be dismissed?
26th August 2016 One would think that if an employee is found to be under the influence of alcohol at work it is a straightforward dismissible offence. Recent case... →
Too many cracks in tile merger
26th August 2016 The Competition Commission (Commission) recently prohibited the proposed merger in which Italtile Limited (Italtile) sought to acquire Ceramic... →
Significantly reduced time periods to submit industry waste management plans for paper and packaging, electrical and electronic and lighting industries
24th August 2016 The Minister of Environmental Affairs (Minister) published a notice to the paper and packaging, electrical and electronic and lighting industries... →
Value-added tax on the supply of student accommodation
22nd August 2016 For some time now there has been a shortage of accommodation for tertiary students in South Africa. Developers have seen the gap in the market and... →
Breathing space for mines as Department of Water and Sanitation relaxes tailing lining requirements
16th August 2016 Given the significant negative environmental impacts mines can cause, proper environmental management regulation is crucial. However, the past few... →
Retaining your victory after arbitration: useful tips for employers
12th August 2016 An employer should realise that an arbitration award in its favour is not necessarily the end of the matter. Trade unions and employees may elect... →
Constitutional Court clarifies employment equity measures
2nd August 2016 On 15 July 2016, the Constitutional Court in Solidarity and Others v Department of Correctional Services and Others (CCT 78/15) [2016] ZACC 18... →
