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2014 African Legal Awards winners announced
Eversheds, Linklaters' alliance firm, Webber Wentzel, and GE were among the big winners at this year's African Legal Awards. read more>>



Legal
Backlog of complaints at OPFA wiped out
For the first time since it was established more than 16 years ago, the historical backlog of complaints lodged at the Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA) was wiped out. read more>>
2014 Sunday Times Top 100 Companies results out
Commercial Law
Improvements in regulations important for growth and development
Doing Business 2015: Going Beyond Efficiency, a new World Bank Group report, has revealed that in the past year, governments around the world continued to implement a broad range of reforms aimed at improving the regulatory environment for local entrepreneurs. read more>>
Increased compliance burden for PBOs is unfortunate

David Warneke

In the first version of the Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill of 2014 that was released in July, it was proposed that public benefit organisations (PBOs) that provide assets or funding to other PBOs would have to comply with a prescribed investment regime. read more>>
South Africa pushing ahead with carbon tax

Happy Masondo

South Africa's strategy to make a contribution towards greenhouse gas (GHG) emission mitigation was adopted by government in 2011 when the South African Cabinet approved the Carbon Tax Policy Paper. read more>>
Remaining BEPS Action Plan deliverables expected in 2015

Lisa Brunton

The objective of the BEPS Action Plan is to secure government revenues by ensuring that profits are taxed in the jurisdiction where the economic activities generating such profits are performed and where value is created. read more>>
Competition Commission approves Grohe acquisition

Nazeera Mia

Cross-shareholdings can create an element of transparency

Nazeera Mia

Court rules in favour of M-Systems
Criminal Law
Market for counterfeit goods in Africa on the rise

Lucy Signorelli

Working with organisations such as Interpol and law enforcement agencies, law firm Adams & Adams has managed to crack various cases of counterfeiting across the African continent. read more>>
Labour Law
Change in BCEA can lead to claims against employers

Professor Paul Benjamin

A change to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), which came into effect on 1 September this year, could have a big effect on practice in the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and on employers who face claims of underpayment. read more>>
Labour Appeal Court almost doubles judgments

Professor Paul Benjamin

This year the big question in labour law has been when the Labour Relations Act (LRA) Amendments will come into effect. read more>>
Motsoeneng challenges suspension ruling
Draft Code on equal pay available for comment

Jacques van Wyk

International
Warning of major hacking attack on the USA
WASHINGTON, USA: Cyber attacks might be taking a toll now, but just wait: a survey of experts says things are likely to get even worse in the US over the next decade. read more>>
Online dating services uses fake profiles
More International
Government
NRCS destroys 1bn non-compliant plastic bags

More Matshediso

The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) says manufacturers and retailers who do not comply with the revised compulsory specifications for plastic carrier bags and flat bags, will be charged. read more>>
Crash survivors get R22.2bn from RAF
More Government news
New events to diarise
Current Labour Law Seminar 2014
LexisNexis South Africa - 6 Nov 2014 to 11 Nov 2014 Johannesburg,Cape Town,Durban

Pension Fund law: a general update and case study
The Professional Development Project - 24 Apr 2015 Cape Town

Upcoming events
Trade Finance Conference 2014
Trade Conferences International - 5 Nov 2014 to 6 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

COID Act
Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business - 5 Nov 2014 Pietermaritzburg

Current Labour Law Seminar 2014
LexisNexis South Africa - 6 Nov 2014 to 11 Nov 2014 Johannesburg,Cape Town,Durban

All industry news

Government
    More calls for citizens to "mobilise against crime"
    NYDA welcomes age restrictions on free housing
    Silo collapse results in load shedding across SA - More Matshediso

    Mining
      Transnet dumps coal terminal for now - Andiswa Maqutu
      RARE awarded turnkey pipeline project in Zambia
      Kibali Gold Project scoops top prize at DRC Mining Industry Awards

      CSI
        Vuma103FM taxi driver campaign rewards responsible driving
        Breadline Africa celebrates 21 years of working for children
        Cycle tour changes a life in fight against crime

        Finance
          SA government 'notes' ratings downgrade by Japan
          Trustco appoints BNY Mellon as depository bank
          Alternatives to bank loans for financing small enterprises - Steven Cohen

          Agriculture
            Aquaculture research collaboration responds to real challenges facing abalone farmers
            Young Farmer of the Year 2014 announced
            New academic collaboration develops curricula in aquaculture, fisheries science

            Building
              Tanzania to start major port construction in 2015
              SRK Consulting extends African footprint

              GreenBiz
                Standard Bank ranks 19th in top greenest banks list
                Promethium Carbon geared to conduct pilot carbon offset trade

                HR & Recruitment
                  [BizCareers] How to tackle contract and discrimination issues - Juliette Attwell
                  Digital leadership is critical - Peter Drube
                  Deloitte Challenge winners announced

                  Property
                    Pam Golding launches residential property index
                    Rawson offers free training seminars to general public
                    Effective asset management is key to success

                    Education
                      Our teachers the future - Graeme Bloch
                      How to not squander skills development budgets - Gizelle McIntyre
                      Light go off, matric finals go on

                      Tourism
                        Volvo Ocean Race Village offially opens in Cape Town
                        SETE 2014 comes to an end
                        Cape Town Tourism signs partnership with CoCT

                        ICT
                          Key findings of Dell's International Tablet Survey
                          Online transactions make users feel vulnerable
                          Software AG commits to GovTech

                          Logistics
                            Plan logistics to avoid bottleneck deliveries - Shane de Beer

                            Lifestyle & Entertainment
                              Beyond Sport Awards winners named
                              Ibiza World Tour heads for SA
                              Africa Fashion Awards winners announced

                              Automotive
                                VW takes top honours in rental and leasing
                                Benefits of self-driving vehicles are significant
                                New vehicle sales rise 4.9% y/y to 59‚384 units in October
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