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Gareth Cliff wins mammoth lawsuit against M-Net
Axed Idols judge Gareth Cliff won a mammoth lawsuit against M-Net on Friday, hours before the first auditions for the show were due to start... read



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Cyber Law
POPI Act crucial component in addressing cybercrime

Leishen Pillay

If one considers that between 70% and 80% of South African adults have been victims of cybercrime in their lifetime, the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act is an essential leap forward in South African legislative terms... read
Environmental Law
Chinese takeaway frogs
Hundreds of frogs have been rescued in an operation that has exposed an alleged multi-million rand international pet trafficking operation... read
New waste by-law calls for impounding of illegal dumpers
The City of Cape Town's Mayoral Committee has proposed and approved an amendment to the Integrated Waste Management By-law that would allow for the impoundment of vehicles used in illegal dumping... read
Labour Law
The effect of social media faux pas on employment relationships

Bradley Workman Davies and Kerry Badal

Given the inappropriate, insensitive and racist content posted by social media users over the past few weeks, it has become quickly apparent that these comments may have an impact on the continuation of the employment relationship... read
Gareth Cliff case highlights contract cancellation perils
According to Ros Davey, a partner in Bowman Gilfillan Africa Group's Employment & Benefits Practice, the possible brand damage to employers that can flow from inappropriate social media use by their employees is frequently highlighted... read
Decision on large-scale retrenchments contrary to case precedent

Jacques van Wyk and Andre van Heerden

The Constitutional Court has ruled on the proper interpretation of Section 189A of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) in the case of Steenkamp and Others v Edcon Limited and upheld the decision of the Labour Appeal Court... read
Law of Succession
Estate duty implications for non-resident investors

Heinrich Louw

A new SARS Ruling, Binding Private Ruling 217 deals with the estate duty implications for non-resident individual investors - the key issue being how certain sections of the Estate Duty Act (EDA) would apply... read
Law Practice
Harvard Law School, UCT collaborate in faculty development initiative
Harvard Law School will collaborate with local business, academic institutions and a law firm to address policy issues in Africa. Its Institute for Global Law and Policy (IGLP) has initiated a faculty development initiative with the University of Cape Town in South Africa... read
Allen & Overy expand sub-Saharan practice
The international law firm, Allen & Overy, has officially launched its new, larger Johannesburg office as a key hub for its sub-Saharan operations... read
Legislation
CoJ releases draft planning by-laws, dates for public participation
The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) has released documents for comment and the dates of rates discussion meetings for public participation... read
Business
Brands, here's why you should care about 'woke Twitter'

Sarah Britten

Woke Twitter could bring down your campaign and cause severe reputational damage. Here's why this audience should be considered as an essential part of the strategic and creative process... read
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