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Supreme Court of Appeal deals blow to SABC's Hlaudi Motsoeneng
Supreme Court of Appeal deals blow to SABC's Hlaudi Motsoeneng
[Bekezela Phakathi] The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed SABC COO's Hlaudi Motsoeneng application for leave to appeal the High Court ruling that effectively set aside his permanent appointment... read



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#InnovationMonth: Global Fishing Watch launched

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Global Fishing Watch allows anyone with an internet connection to monitor fishing activity anywhere in the world's oceans... read
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Competition Law
Commission studying predatory pricing ruling
Commission studying predatory pricing ruling
The Competition Commission on Wednesday, 14 September 2016, said it was still studying the remedies set down by the Competition Tribunal in the precedent-setting predatory pricing case against Media24... read
Corporate & Commercial Law
How to protect your business from the effects of a divorce
How to protect your business from the effects of a divorce

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To prevent your business from crumbling upon separation from your partner, there are a few smart steps you need to take... read
Environmental Law
'Vietnam must tackle rhino horn trade or face sanctions' - WWF
'Vietnam must tackle rhino horn trade or face sanctions' - WWF
WWF has called on CITES to "show its teeth" as the rhino poaching crisis shows no signs of abating... read
Labour Law
DoC studying Motsoeneng's SCA ruling
DoC studying Motsoeneng's SCA ruling
The Ministry of Communications says it has noted the court judgment regarding the Chief Operating Officer of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), Hlaudi Motsoeneng... read
Validity of emoluments attachment orders
Validity of emoluments attachment orders

Aadil Patel, Tim Fletcher and Megan Badenhorst

The Constitutional Court has ruled that, with effect from 13 September 2016, no emoluments attachment order may be issued unless the court has authorised the issuing of such order after satisfying itself that it is just and equitable to do so and that the amount is appropriate... read
Law Practice
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How to successfully sell legal technology to lawyers

Boris Dzhingarov, Issued by Monetary Library

There are four reasons that legal technology providers have been unable to sustainably market their services to attorneys... read
Guidance from the UK for SA insurers regarding fraudulent claims
Guidance from the UK for SA insurers regarding fraudulent claims

Willie van Wyk and Philene Spargo

The Hayward v Zurich Insurance Company PLC 2015 decision by the England and Wales Court of Appeal relating to insurance fraud has now been overturned on appeal by the UK Supreme Court. This appeal judgment sets an important precedent for the law relating to insurance fraud and will undoubtedly have an impact on the South African insurance industry. read
Tax Ombud term of office extended
Tax Ombud term of office extended
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has extended the term of office of the Tax Ombud Judge Bernard Makgabo Ngoepe for a period of three years, commencing 1 October 2016... read
Legislation
Liquor bill approved for public consultation
Liquor bill approved for public consultation
Cabinet has approved the publication of the National Liquor Amendment Bill of 2016 for wider public consultation, Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, said on Thursday, 15 September 2016... read
Tax Law
How to tax cellphones in the workplace
How to tax cellphones in the workplace

Rob Cooper

The use and ownership of mobile devices and computers in the workplace brings a range of implications for payroll calculations, as well as the employee's take-home pay... read
Backdate correction of small business tax, urge experts
Backdate correction of small business tax, urge experts

Linda Ensor

Tax experts have urged the Treasury to backdate the change in the definition of small businesses so that personal liability companies - such as doctors, attorneys, accountants and architects - can benefit from the lower tax rates and allowances that they should have enjoyed for the last five years... read
International
EU court was wrong to overturn Morocco trade pact: lawyer
EU court was wrong to overturn Morocco trade pact: lawyer
An EU trade deal with Morocco was wrongly quashed and the decision should be overturned, a lawyer said to the bloc's top court on Tuesday, 13 September 2016... read
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SA platinum supply: between a rock and a hard place
A lack of investment means the country's platinum miners will need to dig deep to meet demands in the medium term... read
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