| 4 Oct 2011 |
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Addressing the annual human rights lecture at Stellenbosch University, Public Protector Thuli Madonsela said that state organs will be investigated for improper conduct or maladministration and appropriate remedial action for a complainant will be sought. Read more >>
Commercial Law
 A spokesman for the Association for Responsible Alcohol Use (ARA) has said that it wishes to make a contribution to future alcohol policy in Gauteng and in the rest of the country, but is finding it difficult to do so in some instances. The association has expressed serious reservations about the close involvement of the non-governmental organisation Soul City in the development of the draft Gauteng Liquor Policy. Read more >>
Criminal Law
 [Cynthia Schoeman] Bribery and corruption continue to occupy a dominant position in our press and our society. This ranges from apparently petty bribes to traffic officials to significant amounts paid as "commissions" for securing tenders. While the amount may differ - whether R100 or R1 million - the nature of the action is not different. It all amounts to bribery and corruption. Read more >>
Counterfeiting is a global problem. It's not only a recognised economic parasite which diminishes brand value, subverts government tax revenue and reduces profits, but it also poses a real danger to consumers. In South Africa counterfeit goods are not limited to everyday items such as clothing, jewellery, cigarettes and cellphone accessories, but extend to highly sophisticated industries such as motor vehicles, foodstuffs and cosmetics. Read more >>
A landmark judgment in the Supreme Court of Appeal has found that trade unions can now be held liable for damages caused by workers during strike action after Justice Mahomed Navsa wrote in his judgment that the majority of the population "cannot be subjected to tyranny by the mob." Read more >>
Labour Law
The Labour Court has implemented a new system which will see litigants indicating where they would prefer to have their cases heard. As a result, cases from Mpumalanga, Limpopo, the Free State and North West are being prepared for hearings in those provinces, instead of being heard in Johannesburg. This move is expected to minimise the travel costs - a substantial burden for the poor. Read more >>
Law Practice
The idea of new wealth taxes has been subject to many discussions in South Africa, but local tax experts are now vehemently arguing against the idea. Debates have been raging over the possibility that a new tax will be instated on South Africa's wealthiest citizens. While the idea has been debated in the US as well, tax experts argue that SA's situation is different to that of the USA, and that a wealth tax would be counter-productive. Read more >>
Environmental Management
A huge new transfrontier park that will stretch from Angola in the west to Zimbabwe in the east - and estimated to be 15 times larger than the Serengeti in Tanzania - is being planned for Africa. Read more >>
Human Resources & Recruitment
 Workers who have been with Kumba for five years or more will get a R500 000 bonus in December as part of a generous employee share option scheme that will see the company paying out more than R2,5-billion to its employees. Read more >>
Retailers
 Pick n Pay, late last week, announced the opening of latest addition to its expanding African footprint - its first Mauritian store in Bagatelle's Mall. The company will open a further two stores in Mauritius in the next year. Read more >>
Women's health
 PRETORIA: With October being International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) is encouraging all women to invest in their health by learning how to detect various female cancers early. Read more >>
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