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Friends And Family May Turn To Foes – Be Careful Who You Appoint As An Executor
There are only two things in life that are inevitable, death and taxes. Taxes are debatable however death will come knocking on each and every one of our doors at some point in our life. This article is about making wise and responsible decisions prior to your death to ensure that you appoint an...
Bowmans becomes first African law firm to adopt Harvey
Premier African law firm Bowmans has announced a new partnership with generative AI platform Harvey, a tool designed specifically for the legal industry. Bowmans is the first African law firm to integrate Harvey into its operations, a move expected to set a new standard for law firm innovation on...
Pre-arbitration minute or not?
The recent judgment of the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) in Mbeje and Others v Department of Health: KwaZulu-Natal and Others (DA33/2022) [2024] ZALAC highlighted the role, and binding nature of, pre-arbitration minutes in labour disputes. The court was seized with an appeal against the judgment and...
Key considerations and compliance challenges as South Africa nears implementation of groundbreaking "Failure to Prevent Corrupt Activities Offence"
Arguably one of the most far-reaching recommendations of the State Capture Commission, the introduction of a failure to prevent corruption offence, is on the cusp of being introduced in South Africa. The Judicial Matters Amendment Bill (the “Bill”) which is due to be considered by the National...
Residential Tenant, Landlord Rights Under Lockdown
In the economic turmoil caused by Covid-19 lockdown, many people have not been able to pay their residential rent. Under government lockdown regulations – which try to ameliorate this problem – where do tenants and landlords stand legally? Two main scenarios emerge in the regulations passed by...
Eric Bonnet-Maes appointed Chief Executive Officer of LexisNexis (RELX Group) for Continental Europe, Middle East and Africa
Eric Bonnet-Maes joined LexisNexis France in 2007 as Sales and Operational Marketing Director before becoming Chief Operating Officer from 2014. Since 2018, he led LexisNexis' Asia region, steering the development of Greater China, Japan, South Korea, India and Southeast Asia from Hong Kong. "I...
Don’t slip on the job grading tightrope
The law does not say that, in every case, all incumbents in all jobs of the same value must receive exactly the same pay. The law recognises that factors such as years of service and scarcity of skills could require differentials in pay levels. However, if such objective factors are not present...
Norton Rose Fulbright SA secures High Court interdict barring Dr. John Hlophe from Judicial Services Commission
Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa, representing Corruption Watch, has successfully secured a significant High Court interdict barring Dr. John Hlophe from participating in the Judicial Services Commission (JSC). The ruling follows a challenge to the National Assembly’s appointment of Dr. Hlophe,...
Discretion Versus Discrimination
The recruitment and selection processes are critical operational aspects of any organisation. Although employers generally have complete discretion in determining whom to appoint for a respective position, there are exceptions to how this discretion can be implemented. If a prospective candidate...
Sabinet African Journals: Unlocking Africa’s Knowledge Potential
African researchers and scholars have faced significant barriers in accessing, sharing, and disseminating knowledge for too long. Limited resources and a lack of global visibility have hindered the continent’s brightest minds from contributing fully to international discourse. This knowledge...
Legal Obligations Under the Employment Equity Act: Developing Effective Employment Equity Plans
The Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (EEA) serves as a legislative tool aimed at promoting equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment. Employers, particularly designated employers, are required to implement affirmative action measures to redress disadvantages in employment experienced by...
Shaping Tomorrow – Women at the Forefront of Science and IP
As we celebrate World Intellectual Property Day, our focus is on the remarkable contributions of innovative South African individuals, specifically females, who are leaders in their respective fields. This year's theme, "IP and the SDGs: Building our common future with innovation and creativity,"...
The MTBPS needs to focus on easing the cost of doing business
The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, has committed himself to the task of pursuing his predecessors’ structural reform agenda and reducing red tape, the progress of which will be keenly noted in the Medium Term Budget Policy (MTBPS) on the 11th of November. Angelika Goliger, EY Africa’s...
Standing out in a crowded PE market: Overcoming intensified capital raising challenges
The private equity (PE) fundraising landscape, historically dynamic and competitive, has become increasingly challenging in recent years. As a number of funds compete for limited investor capital, a consistent question we get as fund formation lawyers is: 'How have successful asset manager...
Tax Amendments - 2024
On 23 October 2024, when the Minister of Finance presented his Media-term Budget Policy Statement to Parliament, he also tabled various fiscal Bills. In this publication we deal only with the Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, 2024 and the Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill, 2024.
