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        <description><![CDATA[Polity.org.za offers a unique take on news, with a focus on political, legal, economic and social issues in South Africa and Africa, as well as international affairs. Polity strives to provide our readers reliable and objective reporting on important issues that drive our society.]]></description>
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            <title>What must happen when bullying happens in the workplace?</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[What should employees do if they feel like they are experiencing bullying or any other form of harassment in the workplace and what duties do employers have in this regard?  An employee who feels bullied (Complainant) should first establish whether the conduct experienced amounts to bullying. In this regard, employers are obliged, in terms of the Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace (Code), to put a harassment policy in place that would ...]]></description>
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            <title>Relocating to South Africa: A guide to the tax consequences</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[South Africa is increasingly attracting people who are choosing to relocate, return or spend a greater portion of the year in the country. Whether drawn by its lifestyle, favourable climate, investment opportunities or relatively low cost of living, more individuals with international assets and financial interests are establishing tax residency in South Africa. While the move offers many benefits, it can also have significant tax implications. South African tax residence is not determined only ...]]></description>
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            <title>Understanding Estoppel in South African law: Requirements, types and practical application</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The doctrine of estoppel is an important principle in South African law that promotes fairness and good faith in legal relationships. It prevents a person from denying a representation, statement, or course of conduct when another person has reasonably relied on it and has suffered prejudice as a result. The doctrine is designed to prevent injustice by holding parties accountable for the impressions they create and the consequences that flow from them. Estoppel frequently arises in contractual and commercial disputes and serves as a vital mechanism for protecting parties who act in reliance on others' representations. Understanding the requirements and different forms of estoppel is therefore essential in appreciating its role in ensuring certainty and fairness within the legal system. What is Estoppel? ]]></description>
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            <title>VDP interest relief at last: The Medtronic fix</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Voluntary Disclosure Programme (“VDP”) has, for more than a decade, been one of the most effective compliance mechanisms available to taxpayers wishing to regularise historical tax defaults. By encouraging voluntary compliance through certainty and relief from criminal prosecution, understatement penalties and administrative penalties, the VDP has enabled thousands of taxpayers to return to compliance while simultaneously improving revenue collection for SARS. One aspect of the VDP, however, has consistently undermined its attractiveness.]]></description>
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            <category>Other Briefs</category>
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            <title>When can a creditor apply to liquidate a company? Understanding your rights under South African law</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[For many businesses, unpaid debts can significantly affect cash flow, operations, and long-term sustainability. While ordinary debt collection proceedings are often the appropriate course of action, there are circumstances where a creditor may be entitled to apply for the liquidation of a company.  However, liquidation is not simply another method of recovering an unpaid debt. It is a serious legal process designed to address companies that are unable to pay their debts. Creditors should therefore understand when liquidation is appropriate and when alternative legal proceedings may be more suitable. ]]></description>
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            <category>SchoemanLaw Inc</category>
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            <title>Your website has five legal documents. Do you actually need them?</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Launching a website is an exciting milestone for any business. Whether you are selling products, offering professional services, or simply creating an online presence for your brand, your website is often the first interaction potential clients have with your business. While many organisations invest heavily in web design, branding and digital marketing, they frequently overlook one of the most important aspects of their online presence: ensuring their website is legally compliant.  A website ...]]></description>
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            <category>SchoemanLaw Inc</category>
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            <title>Settling before the tax dispute: What the new compliance agreement means for businesses in Mauritius</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Businesses that have undergone an audit by the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA), or may face one in the future, should take note of a significant measure in the Finance Bill 2026, introduced on 24 July 2026. Clause 10 creates a new binding “compliance agreement” between a taxpayer and the MRA before an assessment is raised.   In practical terms, the measure allows the taxpayer to negotiate and close out a tax audit by agreement. The compliance agreement mechanism is expected to come into effect shortly after enactment, likely within the coming weeks.]]></description>
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            <title>Misuse of artificial intelligence spells business suicide</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Just 3 decades ago South Africa, the Rainbow Nation was the toast of the world. Now our people and our businesses are struggling to survive, and our African Dream has become a nightmare of poverty, crime, disunity and disintegration. THE STATE OF OUR ECONOMY]]></description>
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            <title>An AI City and a golden visa: Mauritius opens two new doors to foreign capital</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[What the Economic and Financial Measures (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 means for investors and technology founders Mauritius’ Economic and Financial Measures (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026, introduced in the National Assembly on 24 July 2026 to implement the Budget Speech 2026–2027, proposes two measures that could reshape how foreign capital and talent enter Mauritius: a statutory AI City Scheme and the country’s first golden visa. If enacted, the measures would establish a dedicated legal framework for AI-focused investment, while creating a new pathway to long-term residence for high-net-worth investors.]]></description>
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            <title>Marriage may no longer be enough: Treasury draws a residency line through the spousal donations ...</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The 2026 Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill makes the recipient spouse’s tax residence the decisive question — and proposes to do so from 25 February 2026. National Treasury has published draft legislation that would limit the donations tax exemption between spouses where the recipient spouse is a non-resident for tax purposes, following government’s identification of avoidance arrangements relying on the deliberate, staggered cessation of tax residence by spouses. ]]></description>
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