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The extent of an arbitrator’s jurisdiction
3rd August 2023 In the recent decision of Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited v Dainfern Square (Pty) Ltd & Others the Supreme Court of Appeal (“SCA“) was required to... →
AI: safety, efficiency and and protection of data in the mining industry
20th July 2023 The mining industry in South Africa has embraced digital transformation. Machine Learning, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) are being... →
Does section 11 (1) of the MPRDA apply to an indirect change in control?
10th July 2023 In the recent decision of Vantage Goldfields SA (Pty) Ltd & Another v Arqomanzi (Pty) Ltd & Others (Vantage) the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA)... →
Think before issuing instructions to employees
6th July 2023 In Association of Mineworkers and Construction workers Union obo Mkhonto & others [13 February 2023], the employees were charged with gross... →
Tax Court or the High Court? The SCA weighs in
6th July 2023 The SCA recently handed down two judgments dealing with certain procedural aspects of dispute resolutions as provided for in the TAA. The key... →
The Supreme Court of Appeal steps in to protect the rights of dual-citizens
6th July 2023 Many South Africans were unaware that, until 13 June 2023, if they acquired citizenship in another country (other than by birth) they would lose... →
When a séance to raise the dead is permissible… SCA makes finding on nature of discretion exercised when setting aside a winding-up order
6th July 2023 An order setting aside a winding up order is akin to raising the dead – especially if the winding-up is far into its progression. The further into... →
AI and protection of data in the mining industry
6th July 2023 The mining industry in South Africa has embraced to digital transformation. Machine Learning, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) are being... →
