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Ramon Pereira
SOUTH AFRICA
President to puff, puff, pass Cannabis Bill into law

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[Ramon Pereira] In September 2020, the relevant parliamentary committee published the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill and following some amendments, the Bill recently passed through the two houses of parliament and is expected to soon be gazetted by the President into law...

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Joon Chong
SOUTH AFRICA
Unitrans tax deduction appeal dismissed: What went wrong?

Joon Chong, Partner from Webber Wentzel
Joon Chong, Partner from Webber Wentzel
[Joon Chong] The Gauteng High Court recently dismissed the appeal of Unitrans Holdings against the Tax Court judgment which had denied a tax deduction for interest incurred...

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Chloë Loubser
SOUTH AFRICA
Employee confessions - are they valid? LAC ruling

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[Chloë Loubser] In its first judgment of the year, in the matter of Brauns and Others v Wilkes N.O and Others, the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) dismissed an appeal by former employees of the South African Police Service who had challenged their dismissals for dishonesty relating to overtime claims...

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Tracy van der Colff
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2024: Potholes and prosperity in store for employment law

Tracy van der Colff, Head of Employment, OWP Partners
Tracy van der Colff, Head of Employment, OWP Partners
[Tracy van der Colff] Last year was undoubtedly a challenging one for employers and employees. This article explores the road ahead in 2024 and some of the challenges and opportunities that employers may face...

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Ricci Hackner
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2024: Trends shaping the corporate governance landscape

Ricci Hackner, Knowledge and Learning Lawyer: Corporate, Bowmans
Ricci Hackner, Knowledge and Learning Lawyer: Corporate, Bowmans
[Ricci Hackner] In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, amid prevalent corruption and public distrust, maintaining strong, transparent corporate governance is vital...

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Kylie Slambert
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2024: Dispute resolution trends - rising demand for legal compliance and due diligence

Kylie Slambert, Associate, Dispute Resolution Practice, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg
Kylie Slambert, Associate, Dispute Resolution Practice, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg
[Kylie Slambert] Business disputes are becoming more frequent and costly, as organisations grapple with rapidly evolving risks...

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Johan Botes
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2024: Adapting to change and the growing call for DEI

Johan Botes, Partner and Head of the Employment & Compensation Practice, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg
Johan Botes, Partner and Head of the Employment & Compensation Practice, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg
[Johan Botes] Legislation regulating local and international employer-employee relationships, increasing focus on DEI, and a crackdown on employees abusing their rights - these are a few of the employment trends we'll unpack in this article...

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Dina Biagio
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2024: Shaping the future of IP law in 2024 and beyond

Dina Biagio, Partner & Patent Attorney, Spoor & Fisher
Dina Biagio, Partner & Patent Attorney, Spoor & Fisher
[Dina Biagio] A plethora of micro, macro, and mega IP law trends have emerged over the past few years, which affect not only how we practice on a day-to-day basis but are also likely to transform the broader industry in South Africa and abroad...

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Chloë Loubser
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2024: Key legislative developments and their impact on employment

Chloë Loubser, knowledge and learning lawyer in Bowmans’ Cape Town office Employment and Benefits Practice
Chloë Loubser, knowledge and learning lawyer in Bowmans’ Cape Town office Employment and Benefits Practice
[Chloë Loubser] The workplace is a dynamic environment. Employers are constantly adapting to keep up to date with changes to employment laws and developing workplace trends...

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Virusha Subban
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2024: Africa's growing role in global trade dynamics

Virusha Subban is a partner and head of Tax in Baker McKenzie's Tax Practice Group in Johannesburg
Virusha Subban is a partner and head of Tax in Baker McKenzie's Tax Practice Group in Johannesburg
[Virusha Subban] Africa's role in global trade is trending. According to a recent report by Standard Chartered - Future of Trade: Africa, Africa's total exports will reach almost $1tn by 2035...

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Katja Hamilton
SOUTH AFRICA
DA plans oversight visit to CPUT stabbing scene as shocking video emerges

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[Katja Hamilton] DA plans parliamentary visit to CPUT stabbing site...

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Graeme Palmer
SOUTH AFRICA
Unblocking a blocking order

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[Graeme Palmer] In the recent judgment, Berdine Odendaal v The South African Reserve Bank, the High Court considered an application for the release of blocked funds...

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Karabo Ledwaba
SOUTH AFRICA
National Assembly recommends Adv Kholeka Gcaleka as Public Protector

National Assembly recommends Adv Kholeka Gcaleka as Public Protector
[Karabo Ledwaba] Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka has been recommended as South Africa's new Public Protector, as officially confirmed by the National Assembly on Thursday...

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Johan Botes
SOUTH AFRICA
Claiming constructive dismissal - take advice from your wingman

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[Johan Botes] If you enjoyed Top Gun: Maverick in 2022, consider its predecessor, released in South Africa in 1986. That year, we not only imported an iconic movie into our popular culture but also the concept of constructive dismissal into our law...

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Joon Chong
SOUTH AFRICA
Proposed tax law amendments raise concerns for global business outsourcing

Proposed tax law amendments raise concerns for global business outsourcing
[Joon Chong] Proposed amendments to the tax laws will make it very difficult for controlled foreign companies with foreign business establishments to outsource functions...

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Shan Radcliffe
SOUTH AFRICA
2023 African Legal Award winners

[Shan Radcliffe] The winners of the 10th annual African Legal Awards were announced at a gala ceremony emceed by popular comedian and television presenter, Sivuyile 'SiV' Ngesi, at the Hilton Sandton on Friday, 1 September 2023...

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Shan Radcliffe
SOUTH AFRICA
#WomensMonth: Your unique perspective has a positive value - Eulenda Lebese-Cussons, LC Attorneys

Eulenda Lebese-Cussons, founding director of LC Attorneys
Eulenda Lebese-Cussons, founding director of LC Attorneys
[Shan Radcliffe] As part of Bizcommunity's Women's Month feature, we chat with Eulenda Lebese-Cussons, founding director of Lebese-Cussons (LC) Attorneys...

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Jean-Paul Rudd
SOUTH AFRICA
What 'prescription' means in terms of medical malpractice claims

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[Jean-Paul Rudd] 'Prescription' refers to the extinguishment of a legal claim or the loss of a right to take legal action due to the passage of time. The purpose behind prescription is to promote legal certainty, avoid stale claims, and provide a fair and just resolution to disputes...

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Shan Radcliffe
SOUTH AFRICA
#WomensMonth: Overcome challenges by focusing on your response - Jo-Ann David, Mondelez International

Chief counsel at Mondelez International Sub-Saharan Africa, Jo-Ann David
Chief counsel at Mondelez International Sub-Saharan Africa, Jo-Ann David
[Shan Radcliffe] This Women's Month, Jo-Ann David - chief counsel at Mondelez International Sub-Saharan Africa - reminds us to be brave...

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Graeme Palmer
SOUTH AFRICA
Tax assessment appeal: Can it be amended?

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[Graeme Palmer] When appealing against an assessment, a taxpayer is required to file a statement of grounds of appeal, which is referred to as a Rule 32 Statement...

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