Mozambique: Coronavirus (COVID-19) state of emergency comes into effect
03 Apr 2020
BY Alex Ferreira
A state of emergency, in order to combat the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, has been imposed in Mozambique, with effect from 1 April 2020.
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South Africa: travel directions during the national state of disaster and the national lockdown
03 Apr 2020
On 26 March 2020, directions were issued by the Minister of Home Affairs pursuant to the regulations published in terms of the Disaster Management Act, 2002
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South Africa: new POPIA/Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance Note issued
03 Apr 2020
BY Ridwaan Boda AND Era Gunning
The Information Regulator, established in terms of POPIA, has now issued a Guidance Note on the processing of personal information of data subjects in the management and containment of COVID-19.
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South Africa: Coronavirus (COVID-19) | VAT relief on the importation of “essential goods”
02 Apr 2020
BY Annelie Giles
SARS announced much needed VAT relief on the importation of “essential goods” as part of the coronavirus tax relief measures
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South Africa: Environmental processes and laws in the national state of disaster
02 Apr 2020
BY James Brand
The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries published directions to ensure fair processes with respect to certain environmental laws and reduce the impact of the coronavirus
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Mauritius: measures for the informal sector during the coronavirus (COVID-19)
02 Apr 2020
BY Valentin Hardy AND Emmanuel Sauzier
The Mauritian government has decided to extend its scheme to the informal sector and take general measures aiming to facilitate the life of everyone during this crisis
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South Africa: inevitable litigation on the rise as a result of the Disaster Management Act Regulations
02 Apr 2020
BY Pareen Rogers
The restrictive measures in the Regulations and their consequent effect will inevitably lead to various legal challenges...
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South Africa: litigating during the national state of disaster
02 Apr 2020
BY Aslam Moosajee
directives were issued by the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services to clarify the position regarding court processes during the lockdown period
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South Africa: Coronavirus (COVID-19) | VAT relief extension of the prescribed periods for the exportation of goods
02 Apr 2020
BY Annelie Giles AND Seelan Moonsamy
SARS released Binding General Ruling that extends the prescribed time periods relating to the exportation of movable goods from South Africa
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South Africa: Regulator’s response to the impact of COVID-19 on the retirement funds industry
31 Mar 2020
BY Leigh Sedice
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (“FSCA”) has been proactive in responding to the threats posed to the retirement funds industry by the infectious disease caused by the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCov) (“COVID-19”) pandemic affecting South Africa.
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South Africa: COVID-19, the Emergency Regulations and sectional title living
31 Mar 2020
BY Andrew Bembridge
The Regulations provide that every person is confined to his or her “place of residence” during the lock down period save for certain prescribed exceptions.
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South Africa: tips for essential service employees when being stopped by the police
31 Mar 2020
BY Adam Lombard , Aslam Moosajee , Derek Wanblad AND Willem van der Colff
In response to the rapid spread of COVID-19, South Africa entered a lockdown period on 27 March 2020 and subject to any further directions from government, this period is due to last until midnight on 16 April 2020.
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South Africa: is there an obligation on employers to report and investigate incidents of occupational-acquired COVID-19 in the mining industry?
31 Mar 2020
BY Willem le Roux , Pieter Colyn AND Tyla Foster
Is the employer obligated to notify the Principal Inspector of Mines of known cases of COVID-19 in the workforce?
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Mauritius: capital markets | practical considerations in the context of COVID-19
31 Mar 2020
The COVID-19 outbreak is disrupting to businesses across industry sectors and jurisdictions. Below, we highlight a few considerations that are relevant to listed issuers.
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South Africa: time periods for civil proceedings during the lockdown period
31 Mar 2020
BY Tumi Modubu
On 26 March 2020, the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services issued Directions in terms of Regulation 10 of the Regulations under the Disaster Management Act, 2002
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