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Information officers take note! The right of access to information vs. The right to privacy
2nd November 2022 The right of access to information is a unique right in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 as it places an obligation on both... →
Combatting climate change, one block at a time…
2nd November 2022 Blockchain, the decentralised database that stores information electronically on a computer network, is synonymous with using large quantities of... →
Characterisation: Much ado about nothing
2nd November 2022 “Characterisation is the biggest problem of our time” according to the Competition Commission’s (Commission) Cartels Division Manager’s statement... →
SARS v Wiese provides clarity on the collection of tax debts from third parties
2nd November 2022 In a recent judgment of the High Court in a claim for declaratory relief against Dr Christo Wiese, to declare him liable to pay an amount of R216.6... →
The FSCA declares crypto assets as financial products
21st October 2022 On 19 October 2022, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) published General Notice 1350 of 2022 in Government Gazette 47334 (Notice),... →
Information Exchange and Collusion: Revised (and Trimmed) Draft Guidelines Issued for Comment by 4 November 2022
14th October 2022 On 23 September 2022 the Competition Commission of South Africa (Commission) published its revised draft “Guidelines on the Exchange of... →
Loadshedding – what should employers know?
12th October 2022 The recent announcement of the resumption of load shedding throughout the country may have severe implications for business and labour relations.... →
Code Of Good Practice: Protest Action to Promote or Defend Socio-Economic Interests of Workers
14th September 2022 On 2 September 2022, the Executive Director of the National Economic Development and Labour Council (“NEDLAC“) issued the ‘Code of Good Practice:... →
