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A Guide to The Johannesburg High Court – dedicated Insolvency Court Project
16th April 2025 1. In a landmark step to revolutionise insolvency litigation in South Africa, the Johannesburg High Court has launched a Pilot Dedicated Insolvency... →
Whether non-parties to a collective agreement can refer a dispute about the interpretation and application of the collective agreement?
11th April 2025 The issue of whether non-parties to a collective agreement can declare a dispute about its interpretation or application recently came up for... →
Note on the final NEDLAC report on the labour law reform process
7th April 2025 Following negotiations between organised business, organised labour and government, the National Economic Development and Labour Council (“NEDLAC“)... →
The downside to a side hustle – moonlighting, conflicts of interest and the law
3rd April 2025 Employees are required to devote their time, effort and skills to advance their employer’s business interests. It is considered a breach of good... →
Navigating Section 197 in Public Service contracts: Lessons from the King Cetshwayo District Municipality case
24th March 2025 ISSUE: In the case of King Cetshwayo District Municipality v Water and Sanitation Services South Africa (Pt) Ltd and others the Labour Appeal Court... →
ROFR vs ROFO: Navigating Restrictions on the Transfer of Shares in Private Companies
24th March 2025 A memorandum of incorporation (“MOI“) is a company’s constitutional document which, amongst other things, governs shareholder rights and... →
Copycats beware, trade mark registration prevails
24th March 2025 In January 2025 Thatchers Cider Company succeeded before the UK Court of Appeal (“CoA”) against Aldi Stores Limited, the large multi-national... →
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... →
