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Proceed with caution – The Labour Court reaffirms that unfair discrimination is an offence of a special kind

05 Mar 2023
BY Claire Nolan
In South Africa, the right to equality and protection against unfair discrimination is enshrined in the Constitution.
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A trade mark judgment in Zambia: A bit of a monster?

05 Mar 2023
BY Manisha Bugwandeen-Doorasamy
Are biscuits and confections similar to nutritional supplements in liquid form?
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Just how clean can a new broom sweep? The Labour Appeal Court weighs in

28 Feb 2023
BY Jessie Gertzen, Joe Mothibi
When new managers are appointed to deal with ill-discipline and improve performance in workplaces, the proverb: “a new broom sweeps clean” often proves to be true.
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D Day for registration of new accountable institutions

28 Feb 2023
BY Era Gunning, Angela Itzikowitz
Non-compliance with FICA can lead to hefty penalties, including imprisonment for a period not exceeding 15 years or to a fine not exceeding ZAR100-million.
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Africa Tax in Brief

28 Feb 2023
BY Celia Becker
The latest tax news and developments across Africa
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Buy now pay later: A different kind of credit

28 Feb 2023
BY Ridwaan Boda, Shaaista Tayob
The introduction of BNPL has disrupted the traditional credit market, creating new opportunities for consumers to finance their purchases.
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Let’s BeReal: The information security risks in the BeReal app

28 Feb 2023
BY Priyanka Naidoo
Mainstream social media platforms have gained a reputation for being addictive and adversely affecting users' mental wellbeing by constantly showcasing seemingly flawless and enviable life experience…
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TMT ENSight | Issue 11

28 Feb 2023
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TMT ENSight | issue 11
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Africa Business in Brief

Africa Business in Brief | 26 Feb 2023
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issue 485Africa Africa low on carbon emission list due to uneven distribution of wealth, energy – report - Africa low on carbon emission list due to uneven distribution of wealth, energy – report Af…
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Tax considerations for disposing and acquiring of loan accounts owing by connected persons at a price less than base cost or face value

21 Feb 2023
BY Emile Cronje, Andries Myburgh
It is not uncommon for loan accounts owing by a company to a shareholder to be sold by the creditor together with the shares in the debtor company.
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An expensive lesson for employers who ignore workplace discrimination

21 Feb 2023
BY Siphile Hlwatika
A recent judgment by the South African Labour Court has shown the consequences of an employer's failure to meet its obligations in cases of harassment allegations.  
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Load-shedding and lockdown: do employers still need to pay employees even when the business can’t operate?

21 Feb 2023
BY Brian Patterson
If employees provide their services to an employer, but the provision of work by the employer is not possible due to load-shedding, is there an obligation to pay them?
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The right to object to con-arb: key considerations for employers and employees

21 Feb 2023
BY Brian Patterson, Jessie Gertzen
Con-arb involves an initial attempt at conciliation between the parties, followed by a binding arbitration if conciliation fails.
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Avoid future headaches: raising all grounds of objection is critical in SARS tax disputes

19 Feb 2023
BY Melanie Harrison
In recent years, SARS’ appetite for litigation seems to have grown exponentially and a dispute with SARS tends to end up in litigation either in the Tax Court or the High Court.
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Africa Business in Brief

Africa Business in Brief | 19 Feb 2023
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issue 484Africa Africa getting little of USD382-billion renewable energy projects cash - Africa getting little of USD382-billion renewable energy projects cash Africa African nations turn to currenc…
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