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Merger retrenchments or operational cuts – Where’s the line?

27 February 2025

When is a retrenchment truly merger-related? The Constitutional Court’s ruling in the Coca-Cola case reshapes the debate on job cuts... and business survival.

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New rules: will we say goodbye to unwanted direct marketing?

27 February 2025

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition published draft amendments to Regulation 4 of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of... 2008 (“CPA”) for comment late in 2024. The amendments relate to direct marketing communications in South Africa providing for an opt-out registry as well as a pre-emptive block on direct marketing. In this article, we highlight some of the proposed amendments and how this may be a game changer for consumers and direct marketers.

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Are you an Accountable Institution under FICA?

27 February 2025

Accountable Institutions are key role players in the fight against crime. Businesses must know whether they qualify as an Accountable... Institution based on the services they provide. 

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Injured by a hazardous product? Know your rights!

27 February 2025

In a recent judgment, our courts were required to consider whether a consumer who suffered personal injuries from a hazardous... product was entitled to approach a court directly or had first to exhaust the remedies provided for in the Consumer Protection Act. In this article, we review the court’s findings regarding a consumer's rights regarding a hazardous product.

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Is your business ready for the new Employment Equity rules?

27 February 2025

This article briefly highlights the changes small business owners should anticipate following the enactment of the Employment Equity Amendment Act... (EEA) updates.

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Reconsideration under Section 17(2)(f): still a safety net?

06 February 2025

With 2024 amendments to Section 17(2)(f) of the Superior Courts Act, is the application for reconsideration still an option for litigants?  

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Navigating harassment in community schemes

06 February 2025

Can you protect yourself from harassment in your community scheme? Learn which legal route could work best for you and... how the courts are stepping in to ensure community safety. 

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POPIA: protecting health and sex life data privacy

06 February 2025

New draft POPIA regulations address the processing of sensitive health and sex life data. This article explores the potential impact... on privacy and consent concerns. 

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Merger retrenchments or operational cuts – Where’s the line?

27 February 2025

When is a retrenchment truly merger-related? The Constitutional Court’s ruling in the Coca-Cola case reshapes the debate on job cuts... and business survival.

READ MORE
44
Article

New rules: will we say goodbye to unwanted direct marketing?

27 February 2025

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition published draft amendments to Regulation 4 of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of... 2008 (“CPA”) for comment late in 2024. The amendments relate to direct marketing communications in South Africa providing for an opt-out registry as well as a pre-emptive block on direct marketing. In this article, we highlight some of the proposed amendments and how this may be a game changer for consumers and direct marketers.

READ MORE
45
Article

Are you an Accountable Institution under FICA?

27 February 2025

Accountable Institutions are key role players in the fight against crime. Businesses must know whether they qualify as an Accountable... Institution based on the services they provide. 

READ MORE
45
Article

Injured by a hazardous product? Know your rights!

27 February 2025

In a recent judgment, our courts were required to consider whether a consumer who suffered personal injuries from a hazardous... product was entitled to approach a court directly or had first to exhaust the remedies provided for in the Consumer Protection Act. In this article, we review the court’s findings regarding a consumer's rights regarding a hazardous product.

READ MORE
40
Article

Is your business ready for the new Employment Equity rules?

27 February 2025

This article briefly highlights the changes small business owners should anticipate following the enactment of the Employment Equity Amendment Act... (EEA) updates.

READ MORE
44
Article

Reconsideration under Section 17(2)(f): still a safety net?

06 February 2025

With 2024 amendments to Section 17(2)(f) of the Superior Courts Act, is the application for reconsideration still an option for litigants?  

READ MORE
60
Article

Navigating harassment in community schemes

06 February 2025

Can you protect yourself from harassment in your community scheme? Learn which legal route could work best for you and... how the courts are stepping in to ensure community safety. 

READ MORE
88
Article

POPIA: protecting health and sex life data privacy

06 February 2025

New draft POPIA regulations address the processing of sensitive health and sex life data. This article explores the potential impact... on privacy and consent concerns. 

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‘Remote’ commissioning?

24 July 2024

In a world where physical separation is becoming increasingly irrelevant thanks to technological advancements, one may wonder to what extent... the law has followed suit. With legal documents needing to be commissioned, the question arises whether this can be done remotely by way of virtual conferencing. Well, like any good lawyer would say, “It depends!”

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Must you pay the estate agent if there is no agreement?

24 July 2024

When buying or selling a property, estate agents play a crucial role in facilitating the process. But what happens when... there is no explicit agreement regarding the estate agent's commission? Is it still payable?

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