New preferential procurement regulations – radical shift in enforcing BBBEE?
In his State of the Nation Address in 2017, President Jacob Zuma noted the intention of the South African government to influence the behaviour of the private sector and to drive economic transformation.
Financial advisors licensing changes
"It’s inevitable that currently authorised financial services providers are going to have to change their business models to adapt to a revised licensing framework,” says Thulani Dyasi, who works in the Banking and Financial Services Regulatory Practice Group at pan-African law firm Bowmans.
Review applications & post-transfer realities
When contemplating the purchase of a business as a going concern, it is necessary to carry out the appropriate due diligence of the respective business.
Complexities involved in assessment of excessive pricing
The South African Competition Commission recently referred a supplier of the main ingredient in bricks used in the construction of affordable housing to the Competition Tribunal for charging excessive prices.
Municipalities advanced rate collection policy declared invalid!
In a boon for the property market, the Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that municipalities that demand property sellers pay many months of rates, fees and charges prior to issuing a rates clearance certificate to transfer the property, may no longer do so.
Secure your dotAfrica domain!
Trademark owners failing to register dotAfrica (.africa) domain names matching their brand names during the 4 April to 2 June Sunrise phase could find themselves incurring significant legal costs.
IBA REPORT HIGHLIGHTS LEGAL GAPS DUE TO AI & ROBOTICS!
The present wave of automation, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) - the development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence...
Workplace whistle blowers are protected
Employees who report employers for committing illegal or otherwise irregular acts are protected, in the first instance, by the Constitution of South Africa.
.AFRICA domain is here
The long awaited .AFRICA domain name extension will be available as of 3 April 2017 and will be managed by ZACR (ZA central registry).
ICC exit by South Africa halted by High Court!
The International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) welcomes the ruling by South Africa's North Gauteng High Court ordering the Government to revoke its notice of withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
