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West Coast mine water dispute goes to court
West Coast mine water dispute goes to court
[Melanie Gosling] Phosphate mining company Kropz said to be in breach of license in its use of ancient Elandsfontein aquifer... read
Corporate & Commercial Law
McKinsey looks to court over refund
McKinsey looks to court over refund

Sikonathi Mantshantsha

Consultancy firm McKinsey has made a major concession: it is prepared to "pay back the money" Eskom is claiming from it "in full"... read
Criminal Law
Cocaine worth R9m seized at OR Tambo
Cocaine worth R9m seized at OR Tambo
A total of 30kg of cocaine estimated at almost R9 million was seized by South African Revenue Service (SARS) customs officials in two separate incidents at OR Tambo International Airport on Friday... read
Environmental Law
More restrictions for rhino horn trade
More restrictions for rhino horn trade
South Africa is in the process of finalising a set of regulations that will introduce further restrictions and requirements to regulate the domestic trade in rhino horn... read
Labour Law
Will the new minimum wage be enough?
Will the new minimum wage be enough?
The new National Minimum Wage has finally been tabled and it is causing consternation across country and company. Pressing questions remain around the still low amount, and its viability in the current economy... read
Land & Property Law
Property buyers, sellers need to be extra vigilant in avoiding fraud
Property buyers, sellers need to be extra vigilant in avoiding fraud
With property fraud on the rise, buyers and sellers need to be ultra-vigilant, says Chris Tyson, chief executive of Tyson Properties... read
What are an owner's property rights where the property is more than 60 years old?
What are an owner's property rights where the property is more than 60 years old?

Chantelle Gladwin-Wood and Dee-dee Qolohle

The court's ruling in the case of Gees v Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape and Others may have significant consequences for property owners seeking to develop buildings over 60 years old... read
Law Practice
A passion for the legal profession
A passion for the legal profession

Nana Zuke, Issued by Intec College

The law field compromises various career options for a student passionate about law. Paralegal studies is one such field... read
Legislation
Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill published for comment
Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill published for comment
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will today publish the Draft Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill in the Government Gazette, for public comment... read
Draft gas amendment bill to be tabled in Cabinet
Draft gas amendment bill to be tabled in Cabinet
A draft Gas Amendment Bill will be tabled in Cabinet as South Africa powers on to enter the global gas market, Energy Minister Mamoloko Kubayi said on Tuesday, 10 October 2017... read
Have your say on amendments to Insurance Bill
Have your say on amendments to Insurance Bill
National Treasury and the Financial Services Board (FSB) is calling for public comments on the Schedules 1 and 3 of the Insurance Bill... read
Tax Law
How do you define a worker in a gig economy?
How do you define a worker in a gig economy?
Uber drivers in the United Kingdom are just one example of how the digitisation is changing the way we define employees... read
Proposal to amend debt reduction rules applicable to mining companies
Proposal to amend debt reduction rules applicable to mining companies

Candice Gibson

Section 36 of the Income Tax Act contains unique provisions which are only applicable to mining operations, and which set out the manner in which redemption allowances and unredeemed capital expenditure are calculated... read
Africa
Pangolin trade forces Ghana to look at new wildlife laws
Pangolin trade forces Ghana to look at new wildlife laws
Ghana is facing calls to update its laws on wildlife crime after fears the country has become a transit route for the illegal trade in pangolin scales... read
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Business
Matshela Koko, suspended CEO of Eskom
Shambles at Eskom panel

Kyle Cowan

Disciplinary proceedings against suspended acting Eskom CEO Matshela Koko had a second false start on Monday... read
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