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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>Kenya National Payment System Bill, 2026 proposes comprehensive overhaul of the payments ...</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The National Treasury, in collaboration with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), has published the Draft National Payment System Policy (Draft Policy) and the National Payment System Bill, 2026 (Bill) for public consultation, with comments due by 9 October 2026. Public participation forums are being held across the country through that date. If enacted, the Bill will repeal the current National Payment System Act, Chapter 491A of the laws of Kenya (Current Act), representing the most significant restructuring of Kenya’s payments regulatory framework since the Current Act commenced in 2014.]]></description>
            <author>Creamer Media Reporter  </author>
            <category>Bowmans</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>SARS eyes higher tax debt collections: Relief is available, but ‘playing games’ will not fly</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[South Africa’s tax debt book has grown to more than R600-billion, of which R280-billion has been identified as collectable. This year, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is targeting the collection of R126-billion of this recoverable amount, said SARS Commissioner Johnstone Makhubu. Although SARS has various programmes and statutory relief measures in place to assist taxpayers in fulfilling their legal obligations, Makhubu warned during the recent SAIT Tax Indaba 2026 that these mechanisms should not result in fiscal leakages because taxpayers are attempting to “play games” with programmes aimed at providing legitimate relief.]]></description>
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            <category>Other Briefs</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>The witness you may not need: When cell phone records speak for themselves</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[In the recent decision of Mohapi Thabo and Another v The State (A41/2024) [2026] ZAGPJHC (21 May 2026), the High Court considered whether cell phone records relied on by the state were admissible in circumstances where the state had failed to call a witness from Vodacom to authenticate the records formally. The judgment is significant for its treatment of electronically generated evidence and, in particular, for its confirmation that cell phone records may, depending on how they are created, constitute real rather than hearsay evidence. This decision would also impact arbitrations which deal with employment disputes. Facts]]></description>
            <author>Creamer Media Reporter  </author>
            <category>Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>The Porsche that got away in business rescue</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[A company in business rescue may be entirely dependent on revenue streams generated by an asset that is essential to the continuation of its business. But what happens where it is established that the asset belongs to a third party and the agreement under which the company was entitled to use the asset has already been cancelled? This issue arose in Capitec Bank Ltd v Ubuntu Family Health Centre Grayston (Pty) Ltd, concerning a Porsche 911 Carrera S. Although the make of the vehicle makes the ...]]></description>
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            <category>Werksmans</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>A new era for diesel refunds: More than just a registration exercise</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Businesses claiming diesel refunds may be inclined to view the South African Revenue Service’s (SARS) new diesel refund registration system as little more than an administrative change. However, the reforms signal a far more fundamental shift. For the first time, South Africa is moving towards a dedicated diesel refund framework that sits outside the value-added tax (VAT) system, introducing new registration obligations, greater supply-chain visibility and potentially a renewed focus on compliance and substantiation. The move appears to reflect SARS' intention to exercise greater visibility and oversight over diesel refund claims. The introduction of dedicated registration requirements, industry-specific categorisation and mandatory participation by fuel suppliers suggests a more structured approach to administering the incentive going forward.]]></description>
            <author>Creamer Media Reporter  </author>
            <category>Webber Wentzel</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>SA’s electronic travel authorisation gathers pace, paving the way for digital processing of ...</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The rollout of South Africa’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is gaining momentum. As the digital system is steadily being extended to travellers from more countries, it holds promise for the future digital processing of all visa categories through a single, integrated system.  Since its official launch on 12 August 2026, when the ETA was initially made available to tourists from China, India, Mexico and Indonesia, access has expanded to travellers from 45 countries. These include the Netherlands, Singapore, Switzerland, Japan, Israel, the Philippines, Germany, France and Côte d’Ivoire to name a few.]]></description>
            <author>Creamer Media Reporter  </author>
            <category>Other Briefs</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>The Porsche that got away in business rescue</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[A company in business rescue may be entirely dependent on revenue streams generated by an asset that is essential to the continuation of its business. But what happens where it is established that the asset belongs to a third party and the agreement under which the company was entitled to use the asset has already been cancelled? This issue arose in Capitec Bank Ltd v Ubuntu Family Health Centre Grayston (Pty) Ltd, concerning a Porsche 911 Carrera S. Although the make of the vehicle makes the dispute particularly memorable, the underlying principle has broader application to businesses in rescue that rely on property they do not own.]]></description>
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            <category>Werksmans</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Financial emigration is not the finish line for departing South Africans: SARS also stress ...</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Recent correspondence from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to South African expatriates shows that a notice of non-resident tax status does not finally close the South African tax chapter. SARS is now examining the tax return for the year in which residency ceased, even after issuing a notice confirming non-resident tax status. Many South Africans who have left the country, treat this notice as the concluding milestone in the financial emigration process. The status has been updated, the confirmation letter has been received, and it is assumed that the SARS file is closed.]]></description>
            <author>Creamer Media Reporter  </author>
            <category>Other Briefs</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Why your AI vendor contract is probably a liability: 7 hard truths from the front lines</title>
            <link>https://www.polity.org.za/article/why-your-ai-vendor-contract-is-probably-a-liability-7-hard-truths-from-the-front-lines-2026-09-30</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Everywhere we look, every day, we see new AI tools competing for our attention. Whether it is social media or by word of mouth. It is everywhere. Every new product promising businesses more efficiency, cost and time savings. However, most entrepreneurs and procurement teams are failing their organisations by treating AI like a standard subscription service—focusing on uptime and seat counts while completely ignoring the "black box" risks of confidentiality leaks, unlawful data processing, and algorithmic bias.  AI is not ordinary software.  By rushing into these agreements without specialised legal and technical scrutiny, you are creating a massive liability gap. To integrate AI safely, you must move beyond the "Ordinary Software" delusion and address the reality of how these systems handle your most precious asset; your data.]]></description>
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            <category>SchoemanLaw Inc</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Senior staff and fixed-term contracts: A warning for employers</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Fixed-term (‘temporary’) contracts expose employers to risk. No matter how the contract is worded, an employer who relies on the fact that a fixed-term contract has expired may face an unfair dismissal claim if the employee had a reasonable expectation of renewal. Summary]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate>
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