An issue, which has been shrouded in uncertainty in South African contract law, is when courts may refuse to enforce valid contractual terms on the basis that it considers that enforcement would be unfair, unreasonable or unduly harsh. The Constitutional Court in the case of Beadica 231 CC and Others v Trustees for the time being of Oregon Trust, has finally offered some clarity...
Rishal Bipraj 11 Sep 2020
The Walt Disney Company Africa is seeking a full-service solution for media monitoring for its business on the continent...
Issued by The Walt Disney Company Africa 8 Jun 2020
As Covid-19 restrictions continue to slowly lift in some countries while others remain in lockdown, finance leaders are confident about their companies' ability to reopen safely...
18 May 2020
In light of the impact Covid-19 has had on jobs and the economy, many individuals and companies are concerned about whether they will be in a position to fulfil their obligations in terms of contracts of sale they may have entered into or intended concluding...
Shaaheda Hoosein 28 Apr 2020
The coronavirus is having a significant impact on the global economy as it increasingly disrupts production, supply chains and travel. With that in mind, organisations should consider any potential legal risks and how to protect themselves against them...
Liz Pinnock 12 Mar 2020
As delayed or non-payment of subcontractors by main contractors occurs more frequently within the South African construction industry, subcontractors are faced with the dilemma of either accepting work on onerous terms and risking late or non-payment or closing their doors...
28 Jun 2019
Angola has launched the first phase of its new six-year licensing strategy, which covers a total of 10 blocks, including Blocks 11, 12, 13, 27, 28, 29, 41, 42 and 43 in the Namibe Basin, and Block 10 in the Benguela Basin...
6 Jun 2019
The National Treasury and SA Reserve Bank are looking to implement a stable and effective payroll deduction regulatory framework, following the increase in such deductions over the past few years...
15 Oct 2018
Attacq CEO Morne Wilken says the development company is on track to pay its first dividend of 73c per share next year, and will convert to a real estate investment trust (Reit) in the following year...
Karl Gernetzky and Alistair Anderson 13 Sep 2017
The format of the new NEC4 Alliance Contract, recently released by the NEC, is designed specifically to elicit feedback from the construction and infrastructure sectors...
8 Aug 2017
The first NEC contract, known as the ‘New Engineering Contract' - was published in 1993. The NEC3 suite of contracts was updated in 2013 and the London-based organisation has now released the consultation draft of the new NEC4 Alliance Contract...
8 Aug 2017
Proposed amendments to the Copyright Act will have a negative effect on the profits of publishers because of the exceptions they provide for material used for educational purposes, the Publishers' Association of SA has warned...
Linda Ensor 4 Aug 2017
The new version of the IFRS is a completely new way of thinking for insurers...
6 Jun 2017
The much debated MPRDA has been passed by the National Assembly and is now on its way to the NCOP, for approval...
Craig Wilton and Megan Rodgers 11 Nov 2016
In an innovative move, Indigo Fruit Growers will be offering their fruit picking employees the world's first Comic Contracts. The aim is to make contracts easier to understand...
14 Jul 2016
Health Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi has published new draft amendments to Regulations 5 and 8 of the Medical Schemes Act, as it pertains to reporting requirements and Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs), respectively...
28 Jul 2015
In the current economy, proven benefits and technological advances are underpinning the rise of shared infrastructure models across business sectors...
Harriet Beamish 4 Mar 2015
In October, Rob Davies prescribed the South African Automotive Industry Code of Conduct, accrediting an alternate dispute resolution scheme...
9 Dec 2014
NEW YORK CITY, US: Prince, whose distaste for the music industry's conventions is well known, has abruptly disappeared from social media after tentative efforts to promote his two new albums...
27 Nov 2014
28 Mar 2014
The Star recently published a story stating incorrect information with regards to airport.tv and Provantage. The story titled, "Airport TV tender 'irregular and unfair'" by Angelique Serrao is malicious and factually incorrect.
Issued by Provantage Media Group 14 Nov 2013
An interesting judgment was handed down earlier this year in the United Kingdom's Court of Appeal (Civil Division) in the matter of Vehicle Control Services Limited v The Commissioner for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs [2013] EWCA Civ 186.
Heinrich Louw 28 Aug 2013
Nairobi: Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) employees called off their six-day strike on Monday, 5 March 2012, after a crisis meeting with information minister Samuel Poghisio and his permanent secretary, Bitange Ndemo.
6 Mar 2012
So, 2009 is nearly over. Aren't you thrilled? Even if you've had a cracker of a year, it's been a long one, and pretty much everyone is ready for a break. However... since 50% of my training enquiry emails lately have centred on proposals, proposal writing and proposal writing training, I've put together a brief cheat-sheet for you, so that when you go back to work in '10, you'll have the right proposal ammo.
Tiffany Markman 4 Dec 2009