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Debt Review – A lifeline for over-indebted consumers
24th March 2025 As a result of slow economic growth, high interest rates and the soaring cost of living, many South African households have had to rely on credit... →
Claims for Non-payment in terms of Section 73A of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act – An overview of recent cases
24th March 2025 In 2019, the jurisdiction of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (“CCMA”) was expanded by the introduction of section 73A of... →
Digital environment, the role of blockchain in sustainability
24th March 2025 Blockchain technology became available to the public in 2009 when Bitcoin was released. The technology used a vast amount of electricity, the... →
Will Your Salary Increase Actually Leave You Worse Off?
20th March 2025 Who wouldn’t love a salary increase of over 5% this year? Most employees would be happy with a raise that keeps up with inflation. But in 2025,... →
IMPORTANT UPDATE – Increase in Basic Conditions of Employment Act Earnings Threshold for 2025
20th March 2025 Section 6 of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act makes provision for the Minister of Employment and Labour to determine an earnings threshold.... →
Stay Compliant and Informed with Sabinet Legal Registers
20th March 2025 In today’s dynamic legal environment, staying compliant is crucial for the smooth operation of businesses, organisations, and government bodies.... →
Electronic Services – New Regulations usher in a new dispensation – but do they work?
20th March 2025 The long-awaited Regulations introducing a general business-to-business (B2B) exclusion (although in this case a business-to-registered vendor... →
Counterfeit Crackdown: Fake Pots Boiled Over in R1-million Bust
20th March 2025 In a significant victory for brand protection and consumer safety, Spoor & Fisher’s anti-counterfeiting department supported a police bust in March... →
Two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman’s $80-million contested estate
19th March 2025 The value of a well-drafted, updated will is in the spotlight again with news of uncertainty surrounding two-time Academy Award winner Gene... →
The effective use of disclaimer notices and clauses to exclude liability
19th March 2025 In recent years, South African courts have upheld the enforceability of disclaimer notices, provided they meet specific legal requirements. A... →
