Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
Can employers retrench based on poor performance?
24th May 2016 With retrenchments on the rise, it is important for employers to be aware of the risks associated with the selection criteria they apply in... →
The question of merger related retrenchments remains cause for speculation
20th May 2016 Merger control policy in South Africa is becoming increasingly preoccupied with public interest considerations and the possibility of... →
With retrenchments on the rise consider the retrenchment process carefully
17th May 2016 On 20 March 2016 Chris Baron, writing in the Sunday Times, stated as follows: “South Africa’s premier dispute resolution body, the Commission for... →
An uncompromising stance – the dispute between SARS and Julius Malema continues 
16th May 2016 The High Court (Gauteng Division, Pretoria) recently handed down judgment in the case of Malema v Commissioner for the South African Revenue... →
Facing Jail Time
13th May 2016 Directors and individuals with management authority who, from 1 May 2016, cause a firm to engage in or knowingly acquiesce in collusion, expose... →
Highest fine to date for failure to notify a merger and prior implementation
13th May 2016 On 7 April 2016, the Competition Tribunal (Tribunal) confirmed a consent agreement entered into between the Competition Commission (Commission),... →
Cyberspace – the world’s largest crime zone - why it is essential for South Africa to establish and implement cybersecurity measures and legislation
13th May 2016 The rapid evolution and widespread deployment of information and communication technologies (ICTs) has tremendously increased accessibility to the... →
Analysing the Cybercrime Bill and its impact on privacy
12th May 2016 Cybercrime is firmly on the rise globally, and information security experts suggest that it will continue to pose a significant threat in the long... →
