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Online censorship looming?
NEWSWATCH: 'The Film and Publications Board has selectively released a contentious draft policy for original content distributed online in South Africa', reports Mail & Guardian... read more>>

PetroSA boss fired

The board of the Central Energy Fund (CEF), on 27 November 2014, rescinded the appointment of Tshepo Kgadima as chairman of state oil company PetroSA...

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State wastes, misspends R62bn

Irregular spending of public money by national and provincial government departments climbed from R27bn in the year to March 2013 to more than R62bn in the year to March...

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Joemat-Peterssen faces probe calls over PetroSA

Opposition parties want Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Peterssen investigated for misleading the public over her role in the appointment of PetroSA chair Tshepo Kgadima...

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Legal
Small law firms a significant part of legal landscape
According to a survey of more than 160 independent law firms, commissioned by content and technology solutions provider, LexisNexis South Africa, increased investments in technology, coupled with shifting research trends and the challenges of keeping up to date with frequently changing legislation, are just some of the aspects characterising the small law firm in South Africa. read more>>
OPFA embarks on community education campaign
The OPFA has embarked on a nationwide community education campaign to provide information on the role of the tribunal which is a dispute resolution body for employees and beneficiaries... read more>>
Commercial Law
High Court delivers well-reasoned judgments on tax law

Doelie Lessing and Daleen Malan

The Full Bench of the High Court of the Western Cape recently delivered two well-reasoned judgments on topics which often find their way into the tax litigation arena, namely the capital or revenue nature of the disposal proceeds of shares, and the application of the tax legislation relevant to farmers... read more>>
Conversely speaking...

Waldo Steyn

Converse, the Nike-owned footwear manufacturer, has recently sued 31 different retailers for trade mark infringement. In each case, Converse alleges that the retailer is selling footwear that infringes trade mark registrations that it has for the appearance of its famous Chuck Taylor shoes.... read more>>
Twin Peaks legislation expected to reach Parly in May
CAPE TOWN: A draft bill aimed at reforming South Africa's financial regulatory system is expected to be tabled in May 2015, the National Treasury said on Tuesday, 25 November. read more>>
Environmental Law
Steel giant loses court battle over documents

Franny Rabkin

In a judgment with wider significance for industrial companies, the Supreme Court of Appeal on Wednesday, 26 November 2014, ordered steel producer ArcelorMittal SA to hand over environmental information to a lobby group... read more>>
IFAW exposes illegal wildlife cybertrade
A report, Wanted - Dead or Alive, Exposing Online Wildlife Trade, shows how thousands of endangered species are bought and sold online, many advertised without any form of supporting documentation. read more>>
Labour Law
Fixed-term contracts of employment and its consequences

Lauren Salt and Christelle Wood

In the matter of Air Traffic and Navigation Services v Esterhuizen (668/2013) [2014] ZASCA 138 (25 September 2014), the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) was faced with the question of whether the respondent, as a result of his premature resignation, was liable to the appellant for breach of contract... read more>>
Tony Weaver leaves Cape Times
NEWSWATCH: Grubstreet's Gill Moodie reports Tony Weaver and the Cape Times have parted ways, and The Citizen reports Hofmeyr critic, the comedian and ventriloquist Conrad Koch, is in court today... read more>>
Land & Property Law
Norton Rose Fulbright wins 18-year-old land claim
Thirty-five years ago, in 1979, the indigenous Eastern Cape community of Mgungundlovu was removed off the land it had occupied and farmed since time immemorial, to make way for a hotel, golf resort and casino. read more>>
Specialist sectional title attorney advises trustees, managing agents on POPI Act
The enactment of the new Protection of Personal Information Act could have serious consequences for South Africa's sectional title industry... read more>>
International
Dotcom claims he is broke, facing New Zealand jail
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND: Internet mogul Kim Dotcom, accused of pocketing more than $175m from pirated copies of movies and other material, says he's broke and facing jail in New Zealand... read more>>
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Government
SME's have strong advice for the new minister of Small Business Development
South Africa's SMEs are ready to be called to action in support of growth and job creation - but they say they need a more enabling environment from government... read more>>
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