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 | Dire Tladi from the University of Pretoria has secured a historic nine-year term on the International Court of Justice... read |
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 | PAULI VAN WYK A protracted tit-for-tat fight between the EFF and the civil rights organisation AfriForum highlighted what seem to be chinks in Standard Bank's armour. It left the bank apologising to both parties...read |
|  | SAM TOBIN AND MANUEL MUCARI Credit Suisse has settled its dispute with Emirati-Lebanese shipbuilder Privinvest over a decade-old "tuna bond" scandal, resolving another legacy legal issue for the bank's new owner UBS...read |
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 | TANIA BROUGHTON Permit holders protected until at least June 2024... Read |
| Corporate & Commercial Law |
 | Environmental, social and governance (ESG) has transformed from a "nice to have" buzzword to a "must-have" demonstrable compliance requirement. As such, ESG is now also widely accepted as an important tool for a business... Read |
| Criminal Law |
 | TANNUR ANDERS AND NELSON BANYA President Cyril Ramaphosa deploys army to tackle illegal mining... Read |
 | The Special Tribunal has handed down an order interdicting the pension payouts of two former Transnet executives linked to fruitless and wasteful expenditure of about R33.5m at the state-owned entity... Read |
 | Government-owned Ithala Bank faces regulatory scrutiny for inadequate client insurance protection, jeopardising its banking license. Financial Services Conduct Authority criticises non-submission of financial reports, warning of potential license consequences... Read |
| Human Rights Law |
 | NICK SAID The European Court of Human Rights announced on Monday, 6 November, that the case involving double 800m Olympic champion Caster Semenya will be heard by its Grand Chamber for a final ruling following a referral request from the Swiss government... Read |
| Labour Law |
 | DENNY DA SILVA Where a non-resident pays "remuneration" to an individual in South Africa for the services rendered, they are generally treated as an "employer" on the basis that it pays or is liable to pay "remuneration" to the individuals... Read |
| Law of Succession |
 | ISSUED BY CAPITAL LEGACY On 10 October, Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola unveiled an online system aimed at revolutionising deceased estate registrations and offering protection against fraudulent activities... Read |
| Law Practice |
 | President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Judges to the Supreme Court of Appeal, the Gauteng Division of the High Court and the KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court... Read |
| Medical Law |
 | High numbers of baseless cases against South African medical practitioners raise concerns about patient care and doctor well-being. Unfounded allegations contribute to a critical doctor shortage... Read |
| Tax Law |
 | PHILLIP JOUBERT The potential for a 2% Vat increase is being considered amid a budget deficit rise... Read |
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 | Africa, renowned for its inventive spirit, is steadily emerging as a breeding ground for pioneering high-tech enterprises... Read |
 | MAKINI BRICE Senator Chris Coons calls for a 16-year extension of the duty-free trade programme Agoa, benefitting African nations, amidst talks for its renewal and potential reforms... Read |
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 | EVAN-LEE COURIE With everything from the price of petrol to the cost of food and electricity going up, Black Friday couldn't have come any sooner... Read |
 | RAY MAHLAKA Transnet has another portion of debt - worth almost R10bn - that has to be repaid by the end of December. Transnet noted it would deal with the debt in the same way it did the debt that became due in November - by refinancing it... Read |
 | Over time, the emphasis on incredible deals, great bargains, and the occasional steal has only grown, placing businesses under pressure to either dive into the November shopping frenzy or potentially miss out on sales.... Read |
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