Webber Wentzel
BRPs should note differing due dates when income tax, VAT and payroll tax liabilities arise
11th October 2021 Case law and the Tax Administration Act provide clear authority that income tax liabilities arise when the ITA34 assessments are issued by SARS,... →
The Companies Amendment Bill 2021 could have unintended consequences for business rescue
7th October 2021 Proposed amendments to sections 135 and 145 of the Companies Act raise various concerns related to post-commencement financing in the business... →
The role of incapacity in dismissals for misconduct
5th October 2021 A recent judgment* by the Labour Court addresses the role that incapacity can play when an employee is charged with misconduct, and whether an... →
NEW Draft Companies Amendment Bill - snapshot of key proposed amendments
4th October 2021 A new draft of the Companies Amendment Bill has been published. Although the Bill clarifies many important company law issues; several ambiguities... →
Keep your creditors close, but your lawyers closer
27th September 2021 Although companies in financial distress, and their creditors, are often reluctant to pay for legal advice, having legal guidance to navigate the... →
Complex issues arise in limiting the rights of the non-vaccinated
23rd September 2021 The South African government may introduce “vaccine passports”, following moves by authorities in other jurisdictions, and the limitation of... →
ICASA market inquiry into signal distribution services in South Africa
23rd September 2021 ICASA has published notice of its intention to conduct an inquiry into competition in signal distribution services and is inviting questions from... →
China's new privacy law: its impact on South African organisations
22nd September 2021 South African businesses with links to China need to be aware of the country’s recently passed Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), which... →
