The implications of the new Companies Act on the residence of a company

[Grant Ford and Yaniv Kleitman] The concept of "residence" may be of fundamental importance for the purpose of determining which division of the High Court has jurisdiction over a company in respect of a particular matter. The "residence" of a company is a thorny issue at best as, being a juristic person, it only acts through its officers wherever such officers may be physically present at any given time. 20 Feb 2012 11:55

Losing bidders challenge Sassa in court over R10bn grant tender

Five years of fraught tender procedures have culminated in the awarding of a social-grants payment contract worth more than R10-billion to a foreign-owned company with a chequered history in South Africa, the Mail & Guardian reports. The high-stakes award has sparked a legal battle led by two losing bidders. 20 Feb 2012 10:23

Govt serious about fighting crime, corruption - Zuma

President Jacob Zuma says the fight against crime and corruption continues to top the agenda of government, with dozens of cases having been finalised in the past two years. 17 Feb 2012 09:30

SALC: Court must compel SAPS /NPA to investigate Zim crimes against humanity

Allafrica.com reports that the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) and the Zimbabwean Exiles Forum (ZEF) have launched a landmark case in the North Gauteng High Court to compel South Africa to abide by its legal obligations to investigate and prosecute high level Zimbabwean officials accused of crimes against humanity. 16 Feb 2012 13:59

'ConCourt changes not in line with SA democracy'

Mail & Guardian reports that, following recent comments made by President Jacob Zuma in an interview with The Star, legal experts warn that any changes to the Constitutional Court's (ConCourt's) powers would signify a fundamental change in South Africa's democracy and how it operates. 16 Feb 2012 10:25

Legal, potentially beneficial Stokvels are not without risks

The National Stokvel Association of South Africa says there are about 800,000 active stokvels in the country. Stokvels help around 10-million South Africans save for a rainy day and to manage their finances, Sowetan Live reports. 16 Feb 2012 10:16

Address skills, labour reforms, corruption - says opposition

Opposition members have welcomed President Jacob Zuma's announcement in his State of the Nation Address that government would spend more on infrastructure development, but urged the President to focus more on developing skills, implementing labour reforms and tackling corruption to ensure that the country overcomes unemployment and poverty. 15 Feb 2012 07:36