Legal South Africa weekly newsletter - 16 Jul 2013

So? Are you a teabag?

There are some leadership qualities that are common to every field of human endeavour, so here they are... Madiba's Teabag Laws for leadership success.

Bad news for banking is that a recent survey has found that retail banking confidence has dropped sharply, but on a brighter note,
Standard Bank has won plaudits for its mobile banking innovations. Apparently they are something of a hit with international bankers.

Thursday is Mandela Day, so what are you going to be doing? Whatever it is, at least you know you are in very good company... because Branson, Clinton and the Dalai Lama also support Mandela Day.

Finally, for the logistics sectors, the good news is that figures reveal there's a high air freight demand in Africa.

The African continent is experiencing significant growth and expanding trade. Figures released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and DHL Express's shipment numbers show increased air freight demand in South Africa and the continent as a whole during the month of April.

Rod Baker, Content Director

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Conference to discuss impact of global economic crisis on labour law

Later this July, at the 26th Annual Labour Law Conference, South Africa's labour legislation, the economy and the National Development Plan (NDP) will serve as a backdrop for employment law experts and distinguished speakers to debate issues such as mining reform, industrial action, and job creation. Read more >>

Rihanna, her image ... and lessons for SA

The Myriad decision: A mixed bag for the biotech industry

High governance risk at JSE-listed telecommunications, technology, health industries

Rihanna, her image ... and lessons for SA

[Gaelyn Scott] It was recently well reported that the singer Rihanna has sued the UK retail chain Topshop for US$5m in damages for the unauthorised use of her image on a t-shirt. There are lessons for SA retailers, marketers and advertisers. Read more >>

The Myriad decision: A mixed bag for the biotech industry

[Joanne van Harmelen] Myriad Genetics is known as a leader in the market for diagnostic testing of BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations that have been linked to breast and ovarian cancer. These same diagnostic tests were recently in the celebrity press, as Angelina Jolie announced she had been tested positive for the mutations, resulting in her electing to have a preventive double mastectomy. Read more >>

.Africa domain names expected by the end of the year

The .africa domain name is expected to launch towards the end of 2013, making it possible for businesses and other organisations to register domain names ending in .africa for the first time. Read more >>

High governance risk at JSE-listed telecommunications, technology, health industries

Recent research by risk solutions firm Inoxico into the external directorships of JSE-listed companies showed that the directors of South Africa's 20 largest companies held on average 14 external directorships. Read more >>

Twitter hands over data in French anti-Semitism case

PARIS, FRANCE: Twitter said Friday it had handed over data to French authorities to help identify the authors of anti-Semitic tweets, following a complaint from a Jewish students' group. Read more >>

Cruise ship trial starts in Italy

GROSSETO, ITALY: Captain Francesco Schettino, dubbed Italy's "most hated man" by tabloids over the spectacular crash of his cruise ship Concordia in 2012 with the loss of 32 lives, went on trial on Tuesday (9 July) charged with manslaughter. Read more >>

New Series: Get in the Zone with MWEB Entrepreneur

In this great new series MWEB and Bizcommunity.com are bringing you the best of South Africa's entrepreneurs... the challenges they faced, how they met - and beat those challenges. (Videos) Read more >>

Police ministry welcomes establishment of university

The Police Ministry has welcomed the announcement by police management to develop the Paarl South African Police Service (SAPS) Academy to be a university which will start offering Bachelor degrees in Policing. Read more >>

So? Are you a teabag?

Weekly top stories

In Real Life [Angela Horn]

Stand up...for your health [Howard Rybko]

Magashula quits SARS after report [Evan Pickworth]

VAT charged on foreign Internet purchases [Amanda Visser]

EY Africa eager to spend US$40m [Phakamisa Ndzamela]

Sun's energy saves Vodacom R6,5m [Thabiso Mochiko]

Jobless being trained in solar energy [Mpho Sibanyoni]

Kelly sells M Squared for US$11m [Alistair Anderson]

Madiba's Teabag Laws for leadership success [Johan Poolman]

Batteries boost Delta EMD's earnings [Alistair Anderson]

Protea expands its Lusaka hotel [Nick Hedley]

Could education create the next Facebook? [Dr Marko Saravanja]

Young hoteliers in the making [Evan-Lee Courie]

Reaching for the cloud? Why an experienced partner can help [Albie Bester]

Tablets - the end of the PC or just another gadget? [Francois van Wijk]

A Town Called Fokol Lutho [Daniel Dercksen]

My Name is Rachel Corrie speaks out [Eugene Yiga]

Women of the world choose Fiesta [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor]