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DEMI PRETORIUS
In the era of social media and instant messaging, the courts are constantly challenged to develop the common law to accommodate the ever-changing environment. Recently, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) was asked to pronounce on whether a WhatsApp message gave rise to an enforceable contract... read
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ISSUED BY BIZCOMMUNITY.COM
We are honoured to announce the following speakers who will share their vision of the trends shaping our region, from culture to connectivity and fintech to fashion at BizTrendsLIVE!2020, in association with Ster Kinekor, at the Mall of Africa IMAX theatre on Thursday, 30 January 2020... Read
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Competition Law
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A key finding of the Competition Commission's Grocery Retail Market Inquiry highlighted the anti-competitive nature of exclusive tenant clauses in long-term lease agreements... Read
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The Grocery Retail Market Inquiry report offers valuable suggestions on how the struggling spaza shop market and informal traders can overcome the hurdles of a shifting competitive environment... Read
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LERISHA NAIDU, RYAN MCKERROW AND KIRSTY GIBSON
On Monday, 2 December 2019, the Competition Commission published the final report in relation to its Data Services Market Inquiry. The inquiry was initiated in August 2017 in response to persistent concerns from the public over high data prices... Read
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Corporate & Commercial Law
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KYLENE WEYERS AND STEPHAN VENTER
The sensational revelations that were made during the Zondo Commission of Enquiry into Allegations of State Capture, by, inter alia, the former COO of Bosasa, namely Angelo Agrizzi, shocked the entire country... Read
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MALEKA FEMIDA CASSIM
There are at least four ways in which directors can be responsible for reckless or fraudulent trading... Read
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Cyber Law
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MERCY MUENDO
East Africa attracts millions of tourists every year. Over the past 10 years, its earnings from tourism have doubled. Compared to the rest of Africa, the region is experiencing healthy economic growth. This makes it a promising investment destination... Read
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Environmental Law
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Following the coming into effect of the Carbon Tax Act, National Treasury is seeking public comment into the Draft Regulations for Trade Exposure Allowance and the Draft Regulations for the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Intensity Benchmarks... Read
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Human Rights Law
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TANIA BROUGHTON
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment in the Jon Qwelane case removes the concept of "hurt" from South Africa's hate speech laws. It affirms freedom of expression... Read
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Legislation
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Those looking to buy children's toys for Christmas presents need to be aware that dangerous toys are for sale in store and online, many of which contain hidden hazards... Read
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Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has noted and welcomed the adoption of the Border Management Authority Bill by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP)... Read
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Media & Entertainment Law
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TANIA BROUGHTON
Child offenders, child victims and child witnesses may not be named - even in adulthood, the Constitutional Court ruled on Wednesday... Read
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Seedstars World, a seed-stage startup competition for emerging markets and fast-growing startup scenes, has come to its peak during the latest edition Seedstars Summit Africa in South Africa... Read
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MERCY MUENDO
Kenya will start levying new tax on digital markets under a new law signed by the president early in November... Read
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African Development Bank launches digital tool to help African youth learn to code... Read
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The end-of-year holidays mean long road trips for many South Africans... Read
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Summer's here and school holidays are upon us, so there's plenty of free time to surf both the sea and of course the web... Read
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EVAN-LEE COURIE
Portia Mavhungo understands the loss of independence and dignity people face when they are permanently wheelchair-bound... Read
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BRIAN EAGAR
Some may argue that 2019 has been a tough year - consider organisations such as SAA which continues on what seems to be a downward spiral. It wasn't all doom and gloom though. Whether linked to positive or sad news stories, several local and foreign leaders have made us stop and think about how we are leading and living... Read
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