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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South Africa: digitisation in the time of COVID-19
31 Mar 2020
BY Ridwaan Boda
. Irrespective of the external circumstances faced, organisations are being forced to find a way to ensure that they still remain in business. Technology is able restore economic equilibrium and ensure companies remain competitive
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South Africa: beware of what you post online about COVID-19
31 Mar 2020
The regulations issued on Wednesday, 18 March 2020, make it an offence for people to publish fake news or disinformation about Covid-19 online.
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South Africa: FSCA provides general guidance to financial institutions on COVID-19
31 Mar 2020
BY Jessica Blumenthal AND Johan Loubser
The circular sets out at a high level the expectations of the FSCA relating to the culture and responsibilities of financial institutions during the crisis. It does not have the force of law.
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South African Mining Industry: is there an obligation on employers to report and investigate incidents of occupational-acquired Covid-19?
31 Mar 2020
BY Willem le Roux , Pieter Colyn AND Tyla Foster
the employer is required to notify the Principal Inspector of Mines of any occurrence at the mine that results in the illness of any person
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South Africa: COVID-19 | tax relief measures
31 Mar 2020
BY Robert Gad AND Jo-Paula Roman
On Monday, 23 March 2020, the President of South Africa announced a 21-day nationwide lockdown, with effect from midnight on Thursday, 26 March 2020.
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ENSafrica: Coronavirus (COVID-19) legal update
Coronavirus (COVID-19) issue 1 | 30 Mar 2020
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Uganda: legal implications of coronavirus (COVID-19)
27 Mar 2020
BY Phillip Karugaba
As the country grapples with COVID-19, various directives are being issued by different authorities.
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Africa: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Government Portals
27 Mar 2020
Africa: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Government Portals
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South Africa: travelling and movement during lockdown
27 Mar 2020
BY Altair Richards AND Pippa Reyburn
SA entered its first day of lockdown on 27 March 2020 in response to the rapid spread of Covid‑19. This lockdown will last until 23h59 on Thursday, 16 April 2020. During this time, all movement of persons will be restricted.
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