Webber Wentzel
Important legislative development: the Mine Health and Safety Bill
21st November 2013 The draft Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill, 2013 (Bill) was published in Government Gazette no 37027 on 15 November 2013. Click here for a... →
New dividend flow-through restrictions
13th November 2013 In terms of proviso (ii) to section 10(1)(k) of the Taxation Laws Amendment Bill ("TLAB"), the dividend exemption in section 10(1)(k) will cease to... →
Cell C complaint against rival 
8th November 2013 Cell C has a lodged a complaint against two of its leading rivals (MTN and Vodacom) alleging that they have engaged in prohibited price... →
Insurable interest, the indemnity principle and an unenforceable gamble
7th November 2013 The commonly understood requirement that an insured must have an insurable interest in the subject matter of the insurance for a contract of... →
Massmart/Wal-Mart conditions questioned
6th November 2013 The Competition Commission has questioned Massmart’s compliance with one of the conditions imposed on its merger with US-based Wal-Mart. The... →
Healthcare: Final preparation for launch of market inquiry
5th November 2013 Following our previous announcements on the Competition Commission's market inquiry into the healthcare sector (available here and here), the... →
Construction: Debate around criminal sanctions continues
4th November 2013 The debate on the efficacy of criminal sanctions for cartel participants continues following the conclusion of the construction cartel fast-track... →
Commercial leasing: Commission studies exclusivity clauses
1st November 2013 Exclusivity clauses contained commercial property lease agreements are increasingly being scrutinised by the competition authorities. Exclusivity... →
