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Draft block exemption regulations - relief for ports and rail industry

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Doing business in SA: 5 legal advantages

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Avoid lawyers and be human...

Avoid lawyers and be human...

Grace Belger 19 Nov 2014

Popularity of SA wines heightens threat of fraud

Popularity of SA wines heightens threat of fraud

Donvay Wegierski 12 Nov 2014

COMESA merger assessment guidelines published

COMESA merger assessment guidelines published

12 Nov 2014

Cover pricing is collusive in nature

Cover pricing is collusive in nature

Natalie von Ey and Kitso Tlhabanelo 7 Nov 2014

New withholding tax on interest soon into operation

New withholding tax on interest soon into operation

Graeme Palmer 7 Nov 2014

The journo who brought down Bheki

The journo who brought down Bheki

5 Nov 2014

Competition Commission approves Grohe acquisition

Competition Commission approves Grohe acquisition

Nazeera Mia 4 Nov 2014

Cross-shareholdings can create an element of transparency

Cross-shareholdings can create an element of transparency

Nazeera Mia 4 Nov 2014

Court rules in favour of M-Systems

Court rules in favour of M-Systems

3 Nov 2014

South Africa pushing ahead with carbon tax

South Africa pushing ahead with carbon tax

Happy Masondo 31 Oct 2014

Improvements in regulations important for growth and development

Improvements in regulations important for growth and development

31 Oct 2014

Increased compliance burden for PBOs is unfortunate

Increased compliance burden for PBOs is unfortunate

David Warneke 31 Oct 2014

RAF's Eugene Watson says a record R22.2bn was paid out to claimants by the RAF in the previous financial year but points out that there are still 232,285 claims waiting to be resolved. Image:

Crash survivors get R22.2bn from RAF

30 Oct 2014

Remaining BEPS Action Plan deliverables expected in 2015

Remaining BEPS Action Plan deliverables expected in 2015

Lisa Brunton 29 Oct 2014

The rise of the consumer

The rise of the consumer

Neil Kirby 23 Oct 2014

A truck driver has blamed faulty brakes for the major accident that killed four, injured 20 an damaged almost 50 vehicles. Now there are calls for unroadworthy trucks to be impounded. Image:

Unsafe trucks should be confiscated, impounded

22 Oct 2014

Subrogation entitles insurer to certain rights

Subrogation entitles insurer to certain rights

Jayne Cross 21 Oct 2014

Newmont discontinues arbitration after export restriction

Newmont discontinues arbitration after export restriction

Jackwell Feris 21 Oct 2014

In 1977 The World and Weekend World were banned and journalists at the time gathered all around the country to protest this draconian action. It is commemorated each year on 19 October as Black Wednesday. Image:

State seeks to build closer ties with media

20 Oct 2014

Objective of the BEPS Action Plan

Objective of the BEPS Action Plan

Lisa Brunton 17 Oct 2014

Cosatu is planning to hold a 'funeral march' for e-tolls and says it will have a symbolic coffin there to symbolise the imminent collapse of the tolling system. Image:

Cosatu plans 'funeral march' for e-tolls

17 Oct 2014

Debt collection and flight, fight or freeze concept

Debt collection and flight, fight or freeze concept

Keolebogile Mugabe 16 Oct 2014

Competition Commission grants exemption to NHN

Competition Commission grants exemption to NHN

16 Oct 2014

Collusive conduct in automotive industry investigated

Collusive conduct in automotive industry investigated

16 Oct 2014

Assessment focuses on conditions of POPI Act

Assessment focuses on conditions of POPI Act

16 Oct 2014

The Koeberg nuclear power plant built by French companies more than 40 years ago Image:

SA, France sign nuclear cooperation agreement

15 Oct 2014

MEC Collen Maine has instructed the Lekwa Teemane municipality to comply with the audit report or face serious consequences from the provincial government. Image:

Municipality instructed to comply with audit report

15 Oct 2014

Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry Mzwandile Masina has embarked on a campaign to get rid of bogus agents issuing fake certificates of compliance to companies seeking certification. Image: GCIS

DTI seeks to prosecute illegal verification agents

14 Oct 2014

Provisions in CPA applicable to franchise agreements

Provisions in CPA applicable to franchise agreements

Christopher Tucker and David Hepburn 13 Oct 2014

SARS has been accused of running a rogue unit to spy on prominent politicians and business people. Image: SARS

SARS 'rogue agency' claims may not be far-fetched

Mzilikazi Wa Africa, Piet Rampedi 13 Oct 2014

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Popularity of SA wines heightens threat of fraud

Popularity of SA wines heightens threat of fraud

Donvay Wegierski 12 Nov 2014

COMESA merger assessment guidelines published

COMESA merger assessment guidelines published

12 Nov 2014

Cover pricing is collusive in nature

Cover pricing is collusive in nature

Natalie von Ey and Kitso Tlhabanelo 7 Nov 2014

New withholding tax on interest soon into operation

New withholding tax on interest soon into operation

Graeme Palmer 7 Nov 2014

The journo who brought down Bheki

The journo who brought down Bheki

5 Nov 2014

Competition Commission approves Grohe acquisition

Competition Commission approves Grohe acquisition

Nazeera Mia 4 Nov 2014

Cross-shareholdings can create an element of transparency

Cross-shareholdings can create an element of transparency

Nazeera Mia 4 Nov 2014

Court rules in favour of M-Systems

Court rules in favour of M-Systems

3 Nov 2014

South Africa pushing ahead with carbon tax

South Africa pushing ahead with carbon tax

Happy Masondo 31 Oct 2014

Improvements in regulations important for growth and development

Improvements in regulations important for growth and development

31 Oct 2014

Increased compliance burden for PBOs is unfortunate

Increased compliance burden for PBOs is unfortunate

David Warneke 31 Oct 2014

RAF's Eugene Watson says a record R22.2bn was paid out to claimants by the RAF in the previous financial year but points out that there are still 232,285 claims waiting to be resolved. Image:

Crash survivors get R22.2bn from RAF

30 Oct 2014

Remaining BEPS Action Plan deliverables expected in 2015

Remaining BEPS Action Plan deliverables expected in 2015

Lisa Brunton 29 Oct 2014

The rise of the consumer

The rise of the consumer

Neil Kirby 23 Oct 2014

A truck driver has blamed faulty brakes for the major accident that killed four, injured 20 an damaged almost 50 vehicles. Now there are calls for unroadworthy trucks to be impounded. Image:

Unsafe trucks should be confiscated, impounded

22 Oct 2014

Subrogation entitles insurer to certain rights

Subrogation entitles insurer to certain rights

Jayne Cross 21 Oct 2014

Newmont discontinues arbitration after export restriction

Newmont discontinues arbitration after export restriction

Jackwell Feris 21 Oct 2014

In 1977 The World and Weekend World were banned and journalists at the time gathered all around the country to protest this draconian action. It is commemorated each year on 19 October as Black Wednesday. Image:

State seeks to build closer ties with media

20 Oct 2014

Objective of the BEPS Action Plan

Objective of the BEPS Action Plan

Lisa Brunton 17 Oct 2014

Cosatu is planning to hold a 'funeral march' for e-tolls and says it will have a symbolic coffin there to symbolise the imminent collapse of the tolling system. Image:

Cosatu plans 'funeral march' for e-tolls

17 Oct 2014

Debt collection and flight, fight or freeze concept

Debt collection and flight, fight or freeze concept

Keolebogile Mugabe 16 Oct 2014

Competition Commission grants exemption to NHN

Competition Commission grants exemption to NHN

16 Oct 2014

Collusive conduct in automotive industry investigated

Collusive conduct in automotive industry investigated

16 Oct 2014

Assessment focuses on conditions of POPI Act

Assessment focuses on conditions of POPI Act

16 Oct 2014

The Koeberg nuclear power plant built by French companies more than 40 years ago Image:

SA, France sign nuclear cooperation agreement

15 Oct 2014

MEC Collen Maine has instructed the Lekwa Teemane municipality to comply with the audit report or face serious consequences from the provincial government. Image:

Municipality instructed to comply with audit report

15 Oct 2014

Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry Mzwandile Masina has embarked on a campaign to get rid of bogus agents issuing fake certificates of compliance to companies seeking certification. Image: GCIS

DTI seeks to prosecute illegal verification agents

14 Oct 2014

Provisions in CPA applicable to franchise agreements

Provisions in CPA applicable to franchise agreements

Christopher Tucker and David Hepburn 13 Oct 2014

Cross-border M&A deals give access to new customers

Cross-border M&A deals give access to new customers

13 Oct 2014

Private healthcare stakeholders to make submissions

Private healthcare stakeholders to make submissions

Neil Kirby 13 Oct 2014

SARS has been accused of running a rogue unit to spy on prominent politicians and business people. Image: SARS

SARS 'rogue agency' claims may not be far-fetched

Mzilikazi Wa Africa, Piet Rampedi 13 Oct 2014

Trading in electricity in Johannesburg

Trading in electricity in Johannesburg

Ramon Pereira and Christopher Tucker 13 Oct 2014

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has been tasked with leading the team monitoring Botswana general election later this month. Image: GCIS

SADC observers will monitor Botswana elections

Nthambeleni Gabara 13 Oct 2014

Shuttleworth judgment requires more detailed analysis

Shuttleworth judgment requires more detailed analysis

Ashlin Perumall and Shmuel Moch 9 Oct 2014

PSC Chairman Ben Mthembu says that greater transparency and accountability is needed among public servants in South Africa. Image: PSC

Transparency, accountability sought by PSC

9 Oct 2014

Commission of Inquiry Chairman, Denzil Potgieter has recommended some changes to existing legislation on evictions after the Lwandle inquiry concluded its hearings. Image:

Report on Lwandle evictions will be studied

9 Oct 2014

Clarity needed on variation or cancellation of agreements by email

Clarity needed on variation or cancellation of agreements by email

Pierre Burger 8 Oct 2014

Shuttleworth did not need to pay levy on monies

Shuttleworth did not need to pay levy on monies

8 Oct 2014

Prasa's Lucky Montana says while he accepts the findings of the Auditor-General, there is nothing dodgy about its locomotive procurement contract. Image:

Prasa flouted its own rules says A-G

8 Oct 2014

Competition Commission reopens supermarkets investigation

Competition Commission reopens supermarkets investigation

7 Oct 2014