South Africa’s unemployment rate at a record high – is Covid-19 still to blame?
South Africa’s unemployment rate reached a record high of 35.3 % in the fourth quarter of 2021, with more than…
Financial services ombud agrees to review adverse determination
The FAIS ombud has agreed to reconsider the adverse determination against Jan Labuschagne Makelaars CC and Jan Harm Labuschagne
National Infrastructure Plan implementation approved by Cabinet
Cabinet has approved the National Infrastructure Plan implementation and the gazetting of the LPG rollout strategy.
The TransUnion data breach and the duties of the Information Regulator
With the scale and impact of the TransUnion hack, it will be interesting to see if and how South Africa’s…
Are compulsory licenses an alternative to Covid-19 patent waivers?
Should Covid-19 vaccine patent waiver negotiations fail, legislation in South Africa provides for compulsory court-order licenses.
Despite a tough economic environment, equipment group digs in
Capital Equipment Group Group has maintained its success in the South African construction industry despite challenging economic conditions.
Delinquent Municipalities. Court sides with Eskom
The SCA has ruled in favour of Eskom and affirmed the electricity supplier’s right to payment for its services rendered…
Delays in the winding up of a deceased estate | Date your Will
A critical starting point for the smooth and efficient winding up of a deceased estate is a valid, well-drafted and…
Is Joburg’s attempt to charge a levy on Property Developments Legal?
Although the Constitution does allow a Municipality to charge levies on property and developments, it clearly states that it must…