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Information Regulator publishes its PAIA Manual
18th November 2021 The Information Regulator has published its manual, setting out how requests for access to information can be made to it, the categories of records... →
Compliance blitz on the cards for the agrochemicals sector
18th November 2021 In the wake of the UPL warehouse fire, the agrochemicals sector should take immediate steps to comply with the relevant legislative obligations... →
Winding up an external company in South Africa
18th November 2021 Is it possible for creditors to apply for the winding up of a South African branch of a foreign company (“an external company”), even if the... →
Post-COP26 reflections: More programmes, policies and resources for mitigation and adaptation
18th November 2021 Various Outcome Statements were published after the two-week COP 26 conference. They make it clear that both mitigation and adaptation efforts need... →
Shipping – sailing to zero emission transport
16th November 2021 The South African government needs to put appropriate funding and policies in place to ensure its transport sector, including shipping, adapts to... →
Secondary strikes: Constitutional Court upholds judgments of the Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court
12th November 2021 On 12 November 2021, the Constitutional Court (CC) held in favour of mining employers in a historic secondary strike judgment*. Our employment team... →
Supreme Court of Appeal lifts embargo on trade of water use entitlements
12th November 2021 The SCA has recently found that section 25 of the National Water Act allows for the transfer of water use entitlements. This decision is important... →
Private sector involvement is key for sustainable cities and towns
11th November 2021 Creating sustainable and environmentally friendly cities is a central feature of climate change adaptation, embracing themes such as AI, IP law and... →
