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Machine managers: AI monitoring in the South African workplace
The impact of AI on the workplace is a rapidly evolving field of study, and South Africa can look to other countries, where cutting edge AI [...]
A Shift in Creditor Protections – The application of Section 34 of the Insolvency Act during Business Rescue Proceedings
Section 34 of the Insolvency Act 24 of 1936 (the "Insolvency Act") has historically safeguarded creditors' interests in South Africa by mandating public notice when businesses [...]
Tainted treats, spoiled foods and potential dangers…are there any legal safeguards for consumers?
In recent weeks gone by, there have been numerous food poisoning cases reported[1] resulting in serious health issues and, in some cases, even death of children. [...]
Going nowhere fast, proposed amendments to the direct marketing regulations under the CPA published, and your comments are sought!
On October 28, 2024, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) published draft amendments to the regulations under the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 [...]
The Collection of Premiums on Behalf of Insurers – A Look at the Impact of The Exemption of Juristic Representatives from Section 13(1)(C) of FAIS
and Khanyisa Tshoba, Candidate Attorney Introduction: In practice the need may arise for an insurer to appoint a third party to collect premiums on its behalf. [...]
The effects of the CPA Amendment Act, 2017
and Elia Chitata - Candidate Attorney With the introduction of the Restitution of Land Rights Act 22 of 1994, which allowed both individuals and communities alike [...]
Section 22 – A Springboard into Business Rescue
and Caitlin Steytler – Candidate Attorney In August 2024, Statistics South Africa revealed that 1020 entities filed for liquidation in the first 8 months of 2024. [...]
The Transaction Did Not Flow
On the 10th of October 2024 the majority judges of the Supreme Court of Appeal upheld an appeal against an order granted by the full [...]
When Mergers Merge: Guidelines on Indivisible Transactions
The Competition Commission (the Commission) has released its final guidelines on indivisible transactions (the Guidelines). These guidelines are crucial for understanding the Commission's approach to determining whether [...]
Turning the wheel, final automotive aftermarket guidelines issued!
The Competition Commission ("Commission") has recently issued final Guidelines for Competition in the South African Automotive Aftermarket ("Guidelines") first published in December 2020 and revised by [...]
Is your iPhone “illegal”?
and Ntombi Nzimande - Candidate Attorney Vertical integration is a powerful strategy employed by businesses to control more than one stage of their supply chain. By [...]
Credit Providers as Accountable Institutions
- Reviewer; Authored by Slade van Rooyen, Candidate Attorney Incidental credit attracts renewed interest in the context of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001 [...]
The need for an AI framework in South Africa
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded on 8 October 2024 to John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton for their “foundational discoveries” that enable machine learning with artificial [...]
How SIM cards and open Wi-Fi allegedly exposed the SANDF’s data weaknesses
The South African National Defence Force ("SANDF") plays a critical role in safeguarding South Africa's sovereignty and territorial integrity.[1] As the backbone of South Africa's defence [...]
The paradox between the right to privacy and the right to freedom of expression
Botha v Smuts and Another [2024] ZACC 22 The right to privacy, a shield against unwanted intrusions, allows individuals to control their personal information and make life [...]
How you driven through to how safe your personal information is with Uber
"Uber did not meet the requirements of the GDPR to ensure the level of protection to the data with regard to transfers to the US. That [...]
Mergers, acquisitions, corporate takeovers and staff restructuring: the devil is in the deal detail
South Africa’s corporate landscape has seen an uptick in transactional activity this year, marked by a mix of strategic mergers, acquisitions, and, in some cases, distressed [...]
Bulelwa Mabasa, Director and Head of Land Reform, spoke to 702
Bulelwa Mabasa, Director and Head of Land Reform, spoke to 702 discussing the potential new mining rush for critical minerals in South Africa and the [...]
Implications on Mining Communities in the ‘New Minerals’ Revolution
The advent of the of the discovery of new critical minerals in the quest to fulfil the growing demand for a low-carbon economy, has had unique [...]
Sand Hawks (Pty) Lt d and Another v Labonte 5 (Pty) Ltd and Others [2024] ZASCA 122 (16 August 2024)
Tshegofatso Matlou - Candidate Attorney In this decision the Supreme Court of Appeal ("SCA") was required to determine whether the Regional Manager ("RM") of the Department [...]
Business Rescue: A tool for the realignment of capital resources in a distressed environment
In September 2024, corporate restructuring and business rescue remains an active area of practice. The market is seeing financial distress at the SME level and where [...]
Is Government Moving in the Same Direction: Will Rapid Deployment of Electronic Communications Networks Facilities Be Realised Soon?
Kuhle Joja- Candidate Attorney Over a decade ago, the national department of communications recognised that the lack of always- available, high speed and high quality bandwidth [...]
Sparking Entry into the Electricity Market
Solar energy remains a desirable source of electricity for businesses even "after" loadshedding, but high costs can be prohibitive. The DTIC's Block Exemptions for Energy Suppliers [...]
Small To Meduim Enterprises Filing For Business Rescue
Dr. Eric Levenstein, Director and Head of our Insolvency & Business Rescue practice area, spoke to eNCA discussing the uptick in filings for business rescue [...]
The National AI Policy Framework: A step closer to aligning with international trends
and Nothando Madondo, Candidate Attorney On 14 August 2024, the Department of Communications and Digital Development published the draft National AI Policy Framework for public input. This initial [...]
