https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/546.html South Africa Law Practice news 15 Law Practice news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/546.html en-us Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:20:30 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/it-commercially-sensitive-is-no-longer-enough-to-block-paia-requests-964584a There is a phrase reached for almost automatically in South African boardrooms, whenever a request for a record in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (PAIA) lands on the CIO’s desk: “It’s commercially sensitive information”. For those using it, it has a comforting sound of a slamming door, and for years, it has largely functioned as such. 1-271274 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law Practice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/lawyer-sentenced-for-delaying-murder-trial-742702a The judge found Sithembiso Nkatha avoided court, delaying a mass murder trial from July 2025 to October 2026. 1-271192 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law Practice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/is-ai-eroding-our-critical-thinking-skills-075355a This Women's Month, much of the conversation will focus on how women can access leadership and growth opportunities in an AI-driven economy. However, we must ensure that the skills and qualities that have historically allowed women to rise to the leaders they are today are not lost in the rush towards AI. 1-271087 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law Practice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/when-ai-meets-popia-in-the-workplace-what-hr-and-recruiters-need-to-know-634461a The use of AI in human resources necessarily involves the processing of personal information – from curricula vitae and interview recordings to biometric data, medical certificates in support of sick leave applications and performance metrics. 1-270911 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law Practice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/no-life-after-death-for-claims-high-court-rejects-joinder-after-claimant-passes-away-078215a The Gauteng Division of the High Court, Pretoria, recently had to decide an issue in the judgment of Maoto N.O v Minister of Police (54912/2014) concerning the transmissibility of a non-patrimonial damages claim to a deceased estate in circumstances where the joinder of a party to the main proceedings post-dated the death of the deceased. 1-270827 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law Practice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/deputy-commissioners-appointed-for-competition-commission-078205a The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, has appointed two deputy commissioners to the Competition Commission with effect from 1 September 2026... 1-270817 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law Practice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/women-dont-need-more-laws-they-need-better-implementation-967024a Partner and corporate M&A attorney at Bowmans, Lerato Thahane explains that what drew her to law was not simply law itself: "It was the opportunity to solve difficult problems, help people make bold decisions, and contribute to building businesses that create jobs, investment and long-term economic growth." 1-270794 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law Practice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/public-comment-open-legal-practice-and-trust-law-reforms-tougher-penalties-for-illegal-mining-189276a South Africans are urged to have their voices heard on approved pieces of legislation related to illegal mining, the legal fraternity, the administration of trusts and incitement to commit offences. 1-270768 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law Practice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/numsa-wins-bid-to-block-liquidation-of-diamond-mine-290697a The Northern Cape High Court has set aside the liquidation of Ekapa Minerals and placed it into business rescue. This comes after Numsa challenged the liquidation and proposed a rescue plan that includes a R25-million deal with controversial diamond-dealing company Hall of Diamonds. The provisional liquidators of the mine have disputed the feasibility of the rescue plan and say the judgment has put the mine’s assets and infrastructure and the environment at risk. 1-270650 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law Practice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/chapter-9-commissioners-are-not-workers-high-court-rules-189606a Judge says public office bearers cannot claim employee-style benefits unless provided for in law. 1-270578 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law Practice South Africa