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The Weekly Update EP:02 Prince Mashele on the latest news over the past week.

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DTI seeks to prosecute illegal verification agents

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Provisions in CPA applicable to franchise agreements

Provisions in CPA applicable to franchise agreements

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MEC liable for damages after doctor's rape

Johan Botes 13 Oct 2014

Cross-border M&A deals give access to new customers

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David Warneke 13 Oct 2014

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Neil Kirby 13 Oct 2014

SARS has been accused of running a rogue unit to spy on prominent politicians and business people. Image: SARS

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Trading in electricity in Johannesburg

Ramon Pereira and Christopher Tucker 13 Oct 2014

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Lawyer returns from China-Africa exchange programme

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International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has been tasked with leading the team monitoring Botswana general election later this month. Image: GCIS

SADC observers will monitor Botswana elections

Nthambeleni Gabara 13 Oct 2014

Emission control legislation will require large capital expenditure

Emission control legislation will require large capital expenditure

10 Oct 2014

Shuttleworth judgment requires more detailed analysis

Shuttleworth judgment requires more detailed analysis

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African disputes should be heard in Africa by African arbitrators

African disputes should be heard in Africa by African arbitrators

Des Williams 9 Oct 2014

Home Affairs clarifies logistics regarding Zim Special Permit

Home Affairs clarifies logistics regarding Zim Special Permit

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9 Oct 2014

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9 Oct 2014

Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says some progress has been made in prosecuting companies and individuals for environmental crimes including rhino poaching.Image: GCIS

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Shuttleworth did not need to pay levy on monies

Shuttleworth did not need to pay levy on monies

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Zimbabwean Special Permit a temporary bridge

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Anli Bezuidenhout and Shane Johnson 7 Oct 2014

Processing personal information must be cognisant of POPI

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The Koeberg nuclear power plant built by French companies more than 40 years ago Image:

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MEC Collen Maine has instructed the Lekwa Teemane municipality to comply with the audit report or face serious consequences from the provincial government. Image:

Municipality instructed to comply with audit report

15 Oct 2014

Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry Mzwandile Masina has embarked on a campaign to get rid of bogus agents issuing fake certificates of compliance to companies seeking certification. Image: GCIS

DTI seeks to prosecute illegal verification agents

14 Oct 2014

Recruits undergoing training at the South African Flight Training Academy. Image: SAFTA

SAA's warning over bogus websites

14 Oct 2014

Provisions in CPA applicable to franchise agreements

Provisions in CPA applicable to franchise agreements

Christopher Tucker and David Hepburn 13 Oct 2014

MEC liable for damages after doctor's rape

MEC liable for damages after doctor's rape

Johan Botes 13 Oct 2014

Cross-border M&A deals give access to new customers

Cross-border M&A deals give access to new customers

13 Oct 2014

Regulations on tax free savings accounts soon expected

Regulations on tax free savings accounts soon expected

David Warneke 13 Oct 2014

Private healthcare stakeholders to make submissions

Private healthcare stakeholders to make submissions

Neil Kirby 13 Oct 2014

SARS has been accused of running a rogue unit to spy on prominent politicians and business people. Image: SARS

SARS 'rogue agency' claims may not be far-fetched

Mzilikazi Wa Africa, Piet Rampedi 13 Oct 2014

Trading in electricity in Johannesburg

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Lawyer returns from China-Africa exchange programme

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International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has been tasked with leading the team monitoring Botswana general election later this month. Image: GCIS

SADC observers will monitor Botswana elections

Nthambeleni Gabara 13 Oct 2014

Emission control legislation will require large capital expenditure

Emission control legislation will require large capital expenditure

10 Oct 2014

Shuttleworth judgment requires more detailed analysis

Shuttleworth judgment requires more detailed analysis

Ashlin Perumall and Shmuel Moch 9 Oct 2014

African disputes should be heard in Africa by African arbitrators

African disputes should be heard in Africa by African arbitrators

Des Williams 9 Oct 2014

Home Affairs clarifies logistics regarding Zim Special Permit

Home Affairs clarifies logistics regarding Zim Special Permit

Michael Yeates and Shane Johnson 9 Oct 2014

PSC Chairman Ben Mthembu says that greater transparency and accountability is needed among public servants in South Africa. Image: PSC

Transparency, accountability sought by PSC

9 Oct 2014

Commission of Inquiry Chairman, Denzil Potgieter has recommended some changes to existing legislation on evictions after the Lwandle inquiry concluded its hearings. Image:

Report on Lwandle evictions will be studied

9 Oct 2014

Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says some progress has been made in prosecuting companies and individuals for environmental crimes including rhino poaching.Image: GCIS

More than 1,000 rhinos poached last year

9 Oct 2014

Clarity needed on variation or cancellation of agreements by email

Clarity needed on variation or cancellation of agreements by email

Pierre Burger 8 Oct 2014

Shuttleworth did not need to pay levy on monies

Shuttleworth did not need to pay levy on monies

8 Oct 2014

Prasa's Lucky Montana says while he accepts the findings of the Auditor-General, there is nothing dodgy about its locomotive procurement contract. Image:

Prasa flouted its own rules says A-G

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Competition Commission reopens supermarkets investigation

Competition Commission reopens supermarkets investigation

7 Oct 2014

Zimbabwean Special Permit a temporary bridge

Zimbabwean Special Permit a temporary bridge

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Processing personal information must be cognisant of POPI

Processing personal information must be cognisant of POPI

Mariska van Zweel and Simone Gill 7 Oct 2014

Schindlers sheds light on City of Johannesburg's deposits

Schindlers sheds light on City of Johannesburg's deposits

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Draft Code on Equal Pay published for comment

Draft Code on Equal Pay published for comment

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Immigration regulations need to be restructured

Immigration regulations need to be restructured

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North West MEC Collen Maine says that a Joint Operations Centre has been established to curb disturbances from community members who are disgruntled by the intervent of the province in the local affairs of the Ngaka Modiri Molema municipality. Image:

North West bracing itself for more protests

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Northern Cape road block stops faulty cars

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Impact of legislative changes on retirement planning

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The Department of Energy's Zizamele Mbambo says that the procurement process for nuclear power will be transparent and open to public scrutiny. Image: Department of Energy

Decisions being made on nuclear procurement

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Minimum wages for workers in the gardening and landscaping sector are currently being determined as public hearings are conducted throughout South Africa. Image:

Minimum wages to be set for gardening service workers

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Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown has told Parliament that SA Airways Express is facing dire financial circumstances and will need government assistance to remain a going concern. Image: GCIS

Pressing financial problems for SA Express, SAA

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Public Works Minister Thembelani Nxesi says that there is no place for fraud, corruption or mismanagement within the Department of Public Works. Image: GCIS

Public Works has wasted R34,9bn

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