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SA to host first ever meeting of CCJA
PRETORIA: In a significant move aimed at re-affirming the independence and important role of Judiciaries in Africa, Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng will host the first ever meeting of the Executive Bureau of the Conference of Constitutional Jurisdictions of Africa (CCJA), in South Africa. Read more >>


Commercial Law
E-toll ad gets run off road
The SA National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has agreed to withdraw its boast that e-tolling could increase a company's profits by 20%. Read more >>

SAPS confiscates counterfeit goods in Kimberley
Acting on behalf of law firms Adams & Adams and Spoor and Fisher, a SAPS crime intelligence team from Kimberley in the Northern Cape raided five shops at the weekend in a sting operation aimed at weeding out counterfeiters selling fake brands in the retail outlets operating in the city centre. Read more >>

Unregulated industry: re-sale of electricity

Ramon Pereira and Chantelle Gladwin

In most instances consumers are supplied with electricity either by a municipality or Eskom. However, in some instances the consumer is supplied by a private third party 'middle man', who purchases electricity from either a municipality/Eskom and then re-sells it to a consumer. Read more >>

Oceana 'should not own' Foodcorp's fishing rights

Amanda Visser

The Competition Commission on Tuesday, 21 January 2014, argued before the Competition Tribunal that South Africa's biggest fishing firm‚ Oceana‚ should not become the owner of Foodcorp's small pelagic fishing rights in its takeover of Foodcorp's fishing business. Read more >>

Criminal Law
Suspicious package found at SANRAL offices
SANRAL says its Central Operations Centre (COC) was evacuated on Tuesday afternoon after a suspicious envelope containing a white substance was found on the premises. Read more >>

Labour Law
Govt calls for protests to be peaceful
As mineworkers in some of the country's platinum mines prepare to go on strike, government has urged all parties involved in the current wage dispute to engage in meaningful negotiations to resolve the dispute. Read more >>

ANC gives itself five years to resolve minimum wage

Linda Ensor

The Department of Labour will devise proposals over the next five years for the introduction of a national minimum wage and the provision of retirement savings for workers. ‚ Read more >>

Law Practice
Dates set for judges to disclose interests
President Jacob Zuma has determined the period in which judges must disclose their registrable interests and those of their immediate family members, for the first time. Read more >>


International

Ericsson and Samsung settle patent dispute
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN: Swedish telecommunications equipment manufacturer Ericsson said on Monday, 27 January, it had signed a deal with South Korean electronics company Samsung settling a global patent dispute. Read more >>


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Africa

International arbitration in Mauritius

Marc Hein

Arbitration has been firmly established in Mauritius since the Constitution of 1791 and the island has travelled a long way since then. The Mauritian jurisdiction is now moving ahead to establish itself as a jurisdiction of choice for international arbitration. The island is a logical choice as it is a safe, stable and democratic jurisdiction where the Rule of Law prevails with regular democratic elections entrenching the separation of powers. Mauritius has also in the last twenty years developed into an international financial centre attracting international business and finance to its shores. It is a corollary of any decent international financial centre to provide to the investors, shareholders and business entities using it, for ways and means to settle their disputes when the latter arise. Read more >>


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Government

Consolidate social dialogue - Motlanthe
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has reiterated a need for organised labour, organised business and government to consolidate social dialogue as the guiding principle. Read more >>

Violent strikes, minimum wages under the spotlight
Violent strikes and the review of the possibility of increasing minimum wages to address poverty and inequality will come into sharp focus this year, says Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
[2014 trends] Marketing for advertising - Tarryn Pitchers
Social media... Brands, you're missing the point! - Felix Kessel
[2014 trends] Youth trends in 2014 - Jason Levin and Mokebe Thulo

Medical
Chemical threat may make for an unsafe pair of hands
Malaria drug combo could help prevent pregnancy complications in lupus patients - Karen N. Peart
Canine vaccinations effective deterrent to rabies in Africa

Retail
Fish & Chip Co runs promotional competition
Samsung, Google sign patent-sharing deal
Commission not to prosecute major retailers

Government
Policy revision at SABC causes raised eyebrows - Linda Ensor
Now judges have to declare interests
SA continues with efforts to secure Korkie's release

Mining
Premier welcomes court order on Kagiso mining
Striking mine workers called to end strike
Amplats appeals to miners to respect picketing rules

CSI
Partnership will improve community's food security
Still time to donate unwanted goods to less fortunate

Finance
Ombudsman is clear about home insurance
WEF ends with cautious optimism

Agriculture
Drought-stricken Free State farmers in dire straits - Annelie Coleman
Locals cash in on marula harvest
Grains mostly softer due to good rain

Arts
Theatre4Youth Forum comes to Cape Town
Call for independent theatre productions
WGSA Knowledge Share Session in Durban

Building
September to table paper on housing finance

Environment
SANParks concerned over water pollution
Sustainability Week aims to stimulate a green economy

HR & Recruitment
Make the office work for you in 2014 - Linda Trim
Dealing with employees' New Year's resolutions
[BizCareers] Put thought into interview responses - Juliette Attwell

Manufacturing
SABMiller invests US%110m in Nigeria

Property
Cancelling a bond application can be expensive
Arrowhead Property's private placement over-subscribed - Alistair Anderson
MAS Real Estate to go to capital markets - Alistair Anderson

Security
Sanral survives its third scare
Community to be involved in recruiting police - Mthethwa

Education
Are you a square peg in a round hole? - John French
Soweto Community encourages learners to stay in school

Tourism
Tourism performs better than expected - Andiswa Maqutu
Promising outlook for SA's tourism industry in 2014
Report reveal travellers desire personalised services

ICT
Trend Micro's Security Predictions for 2014
Telkom 'in talks to sell its cellphone towers' - Thabiso Mochiko
Market expecting Telkom turnaround - Thabiso Mochiko

Maritime
Angola searches for lost Greek oil tanker

Sport
PE ready for Herald VW Cycle Tour
IMG Media signs agreement with Klitschko
Cowen completes Robben Island swim

Logistics
Ports seek an 8.5% tariff increase - Linda Ensor

Lifestyle
Update on Red Bull King of the Air 2014
Afrinolly Short Film Competition winners announced

Automotive
Harley-Davidson launches Riding Academy in SA
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