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SAFM Market Update: Cross Trainer Enters Business Rescue
Dr. Eric Levenstein, Director and Head of our Insolvency & Business Rescue practice area, had a discussion with Jimmy Moyaha of SAFM about the markets reaction to Cross Trainer going under business rescue and the current status of the business rescue mechanism in South Africa.
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The Supreme Court of Appeal steps in to protect the rights of dual-citizens
Many South Africans were unaware that, until 13 June 2023, if they acquired citizenship in another country (other than [...]
When a séance to raise the dead is permissible… SCA makes finding on nature of discretion exercised when setting aside a winding-up order
An order setting aside a winding up order is akin to raising the dead - especially if the winding-up [...]
National Health Insurance Bill and the possible implications for private healthcare
A second iteration of the National Health Insurance Bill [B11B-2019] has been published. This follows a public commentary period [...]
The legal and ethical processing of healthcare information
The overall objective of the Protection of Personal Information Act No. 4 of 2013 ("POPI Act") is to promote [...]
Is the refusal of a provisional sequestration order appealable?
On 14 April 2023, the Supreme Court of Appeal ("SCA") delivered judgment in the matter of Liberty Group Limited [...]
SARS: Misrepresenting Misrepresentation
As every taxpayer knows, SARS has extremely wide powers under the various fiscal Acts to enforce and collect tax. [...]
