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The International Arbitration Act spells opportunity for South Africa
With the coming into operation of the International Arbitration Act[1] ("Act") on 20 December 2017, South Africa for the first [...]
The fascinating tango of interest and forex rates on large claims where set-off occurs: a case study
Imagine the following scenario, the parties have litigated, and they are awarded the following claims: Party A is awarded: US$5 [...]
Memorandum of understanding concluded between the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (“BBBEE”) Commission and the Competition Commission – the increasingly important interface between BBBEE and Competition Law
) The Competition Commission investigates certain mergers and anticompetitive practices including cartel conduct (for example price fixing, collusive tendering and [...]
Use it or you may lose it
INTRODUCTION In Legalwerks September 2017, the top ten reasons to register trade marks were discussed, https://werksmans.com/legal-briefs-view/top-ten-reasons-to-register-your-trade-marks/. On payment of renewal [...]
2018/2019 budget proposals – Tax overview
By: The Werksmans Tax Team INTRODUCTION Despite it being widely expected that this year's Budget would add to the ever-increasing [...]
STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS
The National Land Audit has recently been made public. This report was primarily phase 2 of a Land Audit that [...]
