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The case that could change AI forever – and why South African technology companies should pay attention
15th July 2025 A recent landmark ruling by a California court has delivered legal clarity on a defining question in the era of generative AI: can large language... →
When the reason does not resonate - the South African Labour Court expresses its displeasure with employers that attempt to conceal the true reasons for dismissals
10th July 2025 In Mqikela v Pristo Response Trading, the South African Labour Court found that a supposed retrenchment had masked the real reason for dismissal:... →
Kenya: High Court Orders Automatic Transition and Registration of NGOs; Donor Data Disclosure Declared Unconstitutional
25th June 2025 On 20 June 2025, the High Court in David Calleb Otieno & Others v Attorney General & Others (Petition No. E519 of 2024) declared several provisions... →
Extension of the transition period for NGOs under the Public Benefit Organisations Act, 2013 and publication of the draft PBO regulations 2025
19th June 2025 The transition period under Regulation 5 (1) of the Fifth Schedule to the Public Benefit Organisations Act, 2013 (PBO Act) was recently extended by... →
Kenya, South Africa and Zambia: Open electricity market reforms – comparisons and lessons learned
18th June 2025 Open access energy regimes are evolving to deliver reliable and affordable electricity in Africa. Traditional, vertically integrated utilities are... →
Retirement following a section 197 transfer – which age applies?
17th June 2025 In the recent case of Styen v Business Connexion Group Ltd, the Labour Court confirmed that when there is a transfer of a business as a going... →
The African energy market is on the cusp of a step change
17th June 2025 First-of-kind utility scale transactions through the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) platform are currently underway, signalling the emergence... →
South Africa: Fraud warning – Fake professional conferences/ events
17th June 2025 A new scam involving advertising fraudulent professional conferences or events using seemingly legitimate event invitations is becoming more... →
