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Tarryn Atkinson, Saica chairperson: employees tax and expatriate sub-committees.
Twin tax bills and their impact on other Acts

Tarryn Atkinson

There are several amendments in the new tax bills that will impact on other labour-related legislation... Read

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Mandela book raises ethics questions

Sama has condemned a book on Nelson Mandela's last days, saying the author violated the most fundamental principle of patient/doctor relationships... Read

Comments on South African International Arbitration Bill due in by end of week
Comments on South African International Arbitration Bill due in by end of week

Interested parties, wishing to comment on the South African International Arbitration Bill, have until Friday 28 July 2017 to do so... Read


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#CSIMonth: Pro bono services - not just another tick-box
#CSIMonth: Pro bono services - not just another tick-box

Shan Radcliffe

Although every attorney is obligated to provide 24 hours of free legal work per year, some firms take a special interest in the pro bono services they offer and go so far as to establish a dedicated department, headed up by a team of specialists. Webber Wentzel is one such firm... read
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Cartel conduct under investigation in Kenya
Leniency for cartel conduct in Kenya has unique elements, according to pan-African law firm Bowman's... read
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Effects of dominance in price

Nicci Botha

There's been Increased focus on pharmaceutical pricing, both domestically and internationally... read
Corporate & Commercial Law
New customs valuation on goods imported under franchise agreements
New customs valuation on goods imported under franchise agreements

Virusha Subban, Lee-Ann Annandale and Busisiwe Vil

Importers in South Africa should be aware of the new customs valuation development affecting goods imported under franchise agreements, as this could affect the price they pay for the goods... read
Three groups take joint action against Bell Pottinger
Three groups take joint action against Bell Pottinger
Three public advocacy groups - Section27, the Helen Suzman Foundation and Save SA - are taking joint action over the probe into the conduct of controversial PR firm Bell Pottinger... read
Criminal Law
Cocaine worth R7.4m intercepted at OR Tambo Airport
Cocaine worth R7.4m intercepted at OR Tambo Airport
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) intercepted 26kg of cocaine worth an estimated R7.4 million at OR Tambo International Airport... read
Unqualified councilors a recipe for murder
Unqualified councilors a recipe for murder

Nathi Olifant

You don't need to be qualified to be a councillor, which is why people are killed over the coveted posts... read
Matshela Koko, former CEO: Eskom. Photo: Buzz South Africa
Eskom board to take disciplinary action against Koko
The Eskom board has decided to take disciplinary action against executive Matshela Koko, the utility's interim chairperson said... read
DA to lay corruption charges against SAP SA and Guptas' CAD House
DA to lay corruption charges against SAP SA and Guptas' CAD House

Linda Ensor

The DA is to lay charges of money laundering and corruption against the South African component of global software giant, SAP, and Gupta-affiliated company CAD House, following allegations that kickbacks changed hands between the two companies in exchange for a R100m Transnet contract... read
Environmental Law
Slight decrease in rhino poaching stats
Slight decrease in rhino poaching stats
Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says there has been a slight decrease in the number of rhinos poached nationally between January and June this year... read
Labour Law
Aguma not completely off the hook
Aguma not completely off the hook

Neo Goba

Although the SABC has accepted former acting CEO James Aguma's resignation, he can still face a forensic investigation... read
Suspended SABC executive hit with additional charges at disciplinary hearing
Suspended SABC executive hit with additional charges at disciplinary hearing

Neo Goba

Suspended SABC chief financial officer James Aguma's legal representative has argued that additional charges brought against his client at his disciplinary hearing are pure victimisation... read
Uber drivers protected by labour laws
Uber drivers protected by labour laws
The Department of Labour has welcomed a CCMA ruling which states that Uber drivers are fully protected by the South African labour laws... read
Reviewing automatic termination clauses in employment contracts
Reviewing automatic termination clauses in employment contracts

Andre Van Heerden and Jacques van Wyk

A recent Labour Appeal Court case reviewed whether the employee was unfairly dismissed after his appointment letter was automatically terminated because of a provision stating that his offer of employment was conditional on a positive outcome of a vetting process... read
Land & Property Law
Landowners called to report invasive plants
Landowners called to report invasive plants
Landowners who have listed invasive species must notify any relevant competent authority, in writing, of the listed invasive species occurring on that land... read
Law Practice
Life Esidimeni: Agreement reached on dispute resolution
Life Esidimeni: Agreement reached on dispute resolution
Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, and Gauteng Premier David Makhura have reached an agreement with representatives of the families and relatives of the victims of the Life Esidimeni tragedy... read
Legislation
Alcohol industry criticises government's 'vague' socioeconomic study
Alcohol industry criticises government's 'vague' socioeconomic study

Linda Ensor

The South African Liquor Brand Owners Association (Salba) has criticised the government's inadequate socioeconomic impact assessment... read
SEZs governance, regulations out for public comment
SEZs governance, regulations out for public comment
The public has until next month to comment on the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Governance and Management Regulations released by Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies... read
Minister tries new tactic to push through Mining Charter
Minister tries new tactic to push through Mining Charter
After reaching a legal stalemate with the Chamber of Mines over the Mining Charter III, the mining minister has published a notice on his intention to impose a moratorium on prospecting and mining rights... read
Charter also fails on health & safety details
Charter also fails on health & safety details

Kate Collier and Jonathan Veeran

Mining Charter III has been mired in controversy since before its publication... read
Tax Law
Tertius Troost, tax consultant at Mazars
Entrepreneurs could feel the pinch of new trust laws
Entrepreneurs advancing interest-free funds to a company, held by a trust of which he/she is a beneficiary, will be affected by the tax law changes... read
Expats to be affected by new tax laws
Expats to be affected by new tax laws

Jerry Botha

The National Treasury has published draft tax law amendments for 2017, which contains details on tax treatment of South Africans performing their employment abroad... read
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What the new bills mean to corporate taxpayers

Kemp Munnik

Two pieces of tax legislation have been published and are currently open for public comment before the final legislation is passed by parliament... read
Retrenchment and taxes - creating best packages
Retrenchment and taxes - creating best packages

Mariana Stander

As retrenchments deepen in South Africa, employers need to understand the tax implications applicable to retrenchment packages to ensure that they leave the retrenched employees in the best possible financial position... read
Business
Medical aids may know their fate by 2020 under NHI
Medical aids may know their fate by 2020 under NHI

Joan van Dyk

Medical aids may know their fate under the National Health Insurance (NHI) by 2020... read
How brands can fight the negative impact of fake news
How brands can fight the negative impact of fake news

Oresti Patricios

How to manage reputation damage in the wake of a fake news onslaught against your brand... read
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