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Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

R7.6bn loan to implement just energy transition concluded

18 Nov 2024

Putting the customer first and providing value is crucial for Black Friday success

Retail

Putting the customer first and providing value is crucial for Black Friday success

Peter Ludi 6 Nov 2024

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Labour Law & Unions

Is AI guilty of unfairly discriminating against certain job applicants?

Mehnaaz Bux, Karl Blom, Caitlin Leahy, and Daniel Philipps 5 Nov 2024

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Climate Change

Polluters must pay: How COP29 can make this a reality

Llewellyn Leonard 4 Nov 2024

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Applying the ‘but-for’ test when determining appropriate D&O insurance coverage

Jean-Paul Rudd 22 Oct 2024

The Legal Services Ombud has castigated the Legal Practice Council for failing to act in the public interest and worse by contributing to an injustice. Photo: Brian Turner via (CC BY 2.0)

Law Practice

Ombud lambasts Legal Practice Council

Tony Beamish 17 Oct 2024

The Minister and Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources were both in attendance at the AOW press conference

Energy

Mantashe readies SANPC Bill for parliament

Lindsey Schutters 14 Oct 2024

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Medtech

Looking to enhance cybersecurity? Five top tips for leaders in healthcare

11 Oct 2024

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Climate Change

Carbon pricing poses threat to economies of developing countries

11 Oct 2024

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Dawn raid dodging: Ensure employees don't delete private messages

Clare-Alice Vertue, Karl Blom, Siya Ngcamu, and Sidrah Suliman 9 Oct 2024

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Tax Law

Obstructing the collection of tax debt? Accomplices will be charged

Graeme Palmer 9 Oct 2024

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Labour Law

Can businesses recover stolen money from ex-employee pension funds?

Mtho Maphumulo 2 Oct 2024

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Management & Leadership

Nominations open for boards of PIC, Sasria and Land Bank

1 Oct 2024

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Medical Law

SIU takes aim at ballooning dodgy medical litigation that is costing the government billions

Sandiso Phaliso 13 Sep 2024

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Consumer Law

Producers, advertisers, retailers beware - stricter regulations for pet food packaging on the cards

Ashleigh Blair, Bernadette Lötter and Kenan Petersen 13 Sep 2024

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Payment certificates are concrete - High Court rules in construction case

Jean-Paul Rudd 5 Sep 2024

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NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

7 tips to choosing a credible NPO to support

5 Sep 2024

Source: Gary Moore, senior consultant at the Free Market Foundation.

Banking

Banks Act gives Prudential Authority unconstitutional powers over banks

Gary Moore 26 Aug 2024

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Accounting & Auditing

Amendments to 5 International Financial Reporting Standards

Leeann Naidoo, Issued by SAICA 23 Aug 2024

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Public Liability & Personal Injury

Disclaimer vs liability claim: Court rules on school's duty of care

Emma Meyer and Pierre Le Roux 20 Aug 2024

The role of AI in the agricultural revolution and risks of change

Agriculture

The role of AI in the agricultural revolution and risks of change

Bernadette Versfeld 19 Aug 2024

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Public Liability & Personal Injury

Liability insurance settlement dispute - when insurer and policyholder disagree on who is at fault

Mtho Maphumulo 15 Aug 2024

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Property

Buying a home and running your business from there? What you need to know

14 Aug 2024

What happens to financial losses suffered by banking customers following a kidnapping?

Banking

What happens to financial losses suffered by banking customers following a kidnapping?

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 14 Aug 2024

Advertising

Elon Musk says "it's war" - sues brands who refuse to advertise on X

8 Aug 2024

When Glencore bought Elk Valley Resources from Teck, it also inherited an environmental crisis.

Mining

Glencore shareholders pump brakes on coal spin off

Lindsey Schutters 7 Aug 2024

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Tax Law

Have your say on tax proposals

2 Aug 2024

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Unpacking the newly gazetted Companies Amendment Acts

Madelein van der Walt, Nasrin Kharsany and Serena Kalbskopf 2 Aug 2024

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ESG & Sustainability

Change is coming to ESG disclosures in SA - what to expect

Dalit Anstey 18 Jul 2024

Healthcare

Judge rules former health MEC can be held criminally liable for 9 Life Esidimeni deaths

Takudzwa Pongweni 11 Jul 2024

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Financial Services

Nearly 50% of South Africans lack a retirement plan, FNB survey

11 Jul 2024

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Pharmaceuticals

Supreme Court rejects settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma

Jonathan Lipson 28 Jun 2024

Financial Services

Advisers warn of tax risks of early withdrawals under new two-pot retirement system

26 Jun 2024

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Significance of signature dates when enforcing security documents

Sakhile Mbele 21 Jun 2024

Discovery Health says Road Accident Fund in breach of court order

Automotive

Discovery Health says Road Accident Fund in breach of court order

Tania Broughton 21 Jun 2024

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Tax Law

Swiss ruling on 'immovable property' and its impact on the disposal of 'land-rich' shares

Denny Da Silva 18 Jun 2024

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Cyber Law

Victims of cybercrime - SCA's landmark ruling on responsibilities of affected parties

Lionel Dos Passos 14 Jun 2024

Medical Aid

Medical schemes’ new financial reporting standards: What members need to know

11 Jun 2024

Road Freight & Fleet Management

How fleet management can improve road safety

Justin Manson 11 Jun 2024

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Remuneration & Payroll

Employee tax: PAYE now or pay the consequences

Graeme Palmer 7 Jun 2024

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Healthcare

Africa sees big uptake of insurance for drone medical deliveries in remote areas

7 Jun 2024

Keeping up with the Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Equity (FICE)

Accounting & Auditing

Keeping up with the Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Equity (FICE)

Sasha Govender CA(SA), Issued by SAICA 3 Jun 2024

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Surgical Equipment & Products

Defective medical devices and implants can cause harm: How to claim compensation

27 May 2024

Mastering resilience: How preparation beats the odds in building agribusiness

Agriculture

Mastering resilience: How preparation beats the odds in building agribusiness

24 May 2024

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Tax Law

CGT liability: Tax considerations when buying and selling residential property

Jackie Peart 22 May 2024

Small businesses can help South Africa fight unemployment if they get proper support – study

Entrepreneurship

Small businesses can help South Africa fight unemployment if they get proper support – study

Karikari Amoa-Gyarteng, Shepherd Dhliwayo 22 May 2024

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Tax Law

Selling shares at a discount for B-BBEE benefits is not a donation

Graeme Palmer 21 May 2024

Banking

Basel III shifts South African banks' lending focus

17 May 2024

Source: Supplied. Geo Killian, international tax specialist of Hobbs Sinclair.

Property

Tax obligations: A warning for foreigners and expats purchasing property in South Africa

26 Apr 2024