Can a contracting party derive benefit from an unlawful contract?
23 May 2023
BY Aslam Moosajee AND Fathima Omar
In a recent case involving a lease agreement, the Supreme Court of Appeal examined the question of whether the party benefiting from an unlawful contract should be obligated to repay the amounts received.
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Lessons in patient care: Negligence and accountability in the Gauteng health system
23 May 2023
BY Aslam Moosajee AND Olonathando Nxumalo
A recent court ruling has held the Gauteng MEC for Health accountable for a case involving the amputation of a patient's leg.
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The rise of sustainable finance in Namibia
23 May 2023
BY Cornelia Hausiku
The Government of Namibia has expressed its commitment to ensuring the effective implementation and achievement of the regional and international climate change agreements to which it is a party
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Compliance alert: FICA and PAIA reports now due
23 May 2023
BY Era Gunning
To ensure compliance, DNFBPs are required to submit a mandatory risk and compliance return by 17:00 on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
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Incidentally, are you an accountable institution?
23 May 2023
BY Era Gunning
In an incidental credit agreement, the agreement becomes an incidental credit agreement 20 business days after the supplier first charges a late payment fee, interest, or a higher price for a full settlement.
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Africa Business In Brief
issue 497 | 21 May 2023
issue 497
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The Supreme Court of Mauritius spells out the law on the representation of companies in Court
19 May 2023
BY Audrey Ah Keng
Previous decisions which stated that a Mauritian company must always pass a board resolution to appoint a representative before starting proceedings, have been officially reversed.
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Data security breach: Information Regulator takes action against Department of Justice
16 May 2023
BY Ridwaan Boda , Era Gunning AND Naledi Ramoabi
On 10 May 2023, the Information Regulator announced that it had issued an Enforcement Notice to the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
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Trustees beware! New amendments, new obligations
16 May 2023
BY Era Gunning
The FIC issued draft on 15 December 2022 explaining what would constitute a trust and company service provider
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Satellite communications in South Africa: Regulatory obstacles and opportunities
16 May 2023
BY Wilmari Strachan AND Naledi Ramoabi
In the South African context, electronic communications services are subject to the Electronic Communications Act
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Wearing Prada in the Metaverse: Legal considerations in the metaverse marketplace
16 May 2023
BY Priyanka Raath
It has been reported that high-end brands, such as Gucci, have sold fashion items for metaverse avatars for record-breaking amounts which are higher than the price tag of the physical counterpart
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In search of clarity: Navigating the new terrain of appeals in South Africa
16 May 2023
BY Aslam Moosajee AND Fathima Omar
Recent developments in South Africa's legal landscape have led to confusion surrounding the grounds for appeals to the Supreme Court of Appeal
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TMT ENSight | Issue 13
16 May 2023
Welcome to the thirteenth issue of ENSafrica's TMT ENSight, focusing on topics, news and analysis of novel and interesting developments in the technology, media and telecommunications space.
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Tax in brief | 101
16 May 2023
Below, please find issue 101 of ENSafrica’s tax in brief, a snapshot of the latest tax developments in South Africa.
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Draft sectoral targets released for public comment
15 May 2023
BY Lauren Salt
Employers and stakeholders are encouraged to review the draft sectoral targets and make any representations which they deem fit during the 30-day public comment period, which commenced on 12 May 2023
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