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Questioning the BBBEE commission’s approach to public benefit organisations in BBBEE ownership structures
By Pieter Steyn, Director A Public Benefit Organisation ("PBO") is defined in the Income Tax Act as a non‑profit company [...]
Terminating an employment contract and dismissing an employee – how are they interrelated?
By Bradley Workman-Davies, Director A recent case decided by the South African High Court has examined the curious interplay of [...]
Wereley v productivity south africa: lessons for employers
By Lloyd Abraham, Director On 4 December 2018, the Labour Court in Johannesburg delivered judgment in the matter cited above. [...]
Three cartel cases lost by the competition commission before the competition tribunal – what are the implications for future cases?
By Pieter Steyn, Director In the last two months the Competition Commission has lost three cartel cases before the Competition [...]
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By Donvay Wegierski, Director Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced that they are stepping down as "senior royals". This [...]
EMPLOYEES MAY APPROACH THE LABOUR COURT DIRECTLY TO ENFORCE THEIR RIGHTS UNDER THE BASIC CONDITIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT ACT
By Jacques van Wyk, Director; Andre van Heerden, Senior Associate; and Chelsea Roux, Candidate Attorney ISSUE Whether the Labour Court [...]
