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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South Africa: repercussions of allegations about a person’s coronavirus (COVID-19) status
27 Mar 2020
BY Tumi Modubu AND Prencess Mohlahlo
While the fear of contracting COVID-19 is a real and devastating reality, one of the consequences of this fear is that it has the potential for social stigma.
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South Africa: extension of time for B-BBEE submissions and filings during the lockdown
27 Mar 2020
BY Parusha Desai Valodia
The offices of the B-BBEE Commission will be closed from 27 March 2020 to 20 April 2020 and no submissions, filings, responses, documents and/or other correspondence pursuant to the B-BBEE Regulations 2016 will be accepted by the B-BBEE Commission.
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South Africa: TERS and the National Disaster Benefit: some much-needed clarity
27 Mar 2020
BY Lauren Salt AND Jessie Moore
The CCMA published a statement on its website, in which it provided some much-needed clarity on the options available to employees, employers and CCMA users in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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