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Hawks set to resume probe of contract collusion
[Wyndham Hartley] The embattled construction industry faces even deeper trouble with the threat of criminal and civil charges over the fixing of contracts... read


Commercial Law
US lawsuit turns up heat on VW
The decision by the US government to sue Volkswagen over the massive pollution-cheating scandal turned up the heat on the former paragon of German industry on Tuesday, 5 January, and fuelled speculation about how much the affair will finally cost the embattled auto giant... read
BEE investors sue Abil directors
African Bank Investments Limited's (Abil's) black economic empowerment (BEE) shareholders are suing directors of the failed company, as well as auditing firm Deloitte... read
Environmental Law
US sues VW for at least $20bn over emissions cheating
The US government sued Volkswagen Monday for installing equipment on nearly 600,000 diesel cars that intentionally subverted clean-air regulations... read
Law enforcers seize 32 tons of illegal ivory in 2015
Since the first reported seizure of poached ivory in 2015, on 2 January, not a single week has passed without law enforcers confiscating illegal ivory... read
Labour Law
Ruling on prescription of arrear wage claims

Aadil Patel

Claims for payment of arrear wages may prescribe sooner rather than later following a Labour Appeal Court judgement on the payment of arrear wages... read
Land & Property Law
Checklist to make moving homes a manageable experience
When it comes to moving homes there are a few legal matters that will require attention, but each situation will be different and as such there will be unique aspects that should be taken into account... read
Minister orders agency to probe Durban realtor
Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has instructed the Estate Agency Affairs Board (EAAB) to investigate and provide a report on action, if necessary, to be taken against estate agent, Penny Sparrow, who this week posted racist remarks on social media... read
Legislation
Constitution protects expats of their SA citizenship

Stefanie de Saude

Seeking the democratic freedom to live and work permanently in another country, a number of South African emigrants may be surprised to discover they are no longer citizens of South Africa should they choose to acquire the citizenship of their adoptive country... read
Road Accident Fund changes: how the proposed Road Accident Benefit Scheme will affect you

Issued by Simpsons Attorneys

While seeking to institute a fairer spread of compensation, the Road Accident Benefit Scheme brings with it a number of negative implications of which the road users of South Africa should be made aware... read
Media & Entertainment Law
Courts will have to decide how to classify hashtag marks
Can the use of a trademark as a hashtag constitute trademark use? This was one of the questions that arose in the recent case of Eksouzian v Albanese in which the California Central District Court held that hashtags are 'merely descriptive devices, not trademarks'... read
Medical Law
HPCSA establishes Inspectorate Office
The Health Professions Council of South Africa has established an Inspectorate Office whose focus and primary role is to ensure that registered practitioners comply with the provisions of the Health Professions Act... read
Tax Law
SARS adds to Evraz Highveld's troubles
An audit letter from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) indicating that SA's second-largest steelmaker owes tax worth R680m between 2007 and 2009 has further complicated its potential sale to Hong Kong-based metals interests... read
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