In this FAQ summary we answer questions from South African business owners and leaders who are potentially facing financial distress, insolvency or restructuring.
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The DTI has submitted that custom duties are in place for the purposes of protecting domestic producers, and extending the rebate programme for duty-free importation of critical medical supplies would be detrimental for local manufacturing.
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The question arises whether a franchisor can be deemed to be an “estate agent” under the EEA Act, or a “property practitioner” under the PPA. We discuss the circumstances of each in this article.
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App developers need to be aware of legal ambiguities related to the copyright of work, and put safeguards in place to protect their knowledge, skills and efforts.
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This case focuses on trademark infringement, unlawful competition and the ownership of personal information.
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The Competition Commission concluded that Centrum Pharmacy was in breach of the excessive pricing provisions under Consumer Protection Regulations.
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Shareholders should be aware of circumstances and consequences where a re-acquisition by a regulated company of its shares may trigger a mandatory offer by a shareholder in terms of the Companies Act.
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The release of the new Incoterms® 2020 is a much-welcomed development for international trade. This article discusses the key differences between Incoterms® 2010 and Incoterms® 2020.
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Treasury steps into uncharted waters– Latest tax developments and tax relief measures for businesses struck by COVID 19
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Treasury excludes duty rebates for goods damaged, lost or stolen due to robbery and theft. Adjustments in the Employee Tax Incentive Act aim to boost youth employment and clarification on eligible employers is provided.
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A recent judgment in the Western Cape High Court deals with the limitation on collection costs that a debtor can be charged in terms of a credit agreement under the National Credit Act.
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To the relief of many South Africans, the 2020 budget speech has gone against the grain of many speculators who anticipated VAT, corporate and income tax increases. This update covers the proposed changes.
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On 19 February 2020, the Competition Commission released its reports on the provisional findings of the Land Based Public Passenger Transport Market Inquiry. Of the two reports published, we focus on the one which concerns metered taxis and e-hailing services.
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Key Highlights from Minister Tito Mboweni's budget speech.
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This Tax Update covers the Commencement of Expat Tax, Final Carbon Offset Regulations, BGR: Relief in respect of Tax Treaties and Clarification on interpretation of “Group of Companies”.
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The US Trade Representative announced that the US has shortened its internal list of “developing countries”. The consequence is that there will be fewer “developing countries” whose products will qualify for the benefits afforded by the World Trade Organisation.
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Many people use social media platforms to negotiate a number of transactions and the question arises whether the exchange of these messages can be recognised in our law as enforceable contracts.
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Recently, the Information Regulator called upon the President to proclaim the commencement of the remaining provisions of POPIA.
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On 11 December 2019 the Minister of Sport and Recreation published the Draft National Sport and Recreation Amendment Bill intending to regulate the unregulated fitness industry.
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The regulations on price discrimination provide clarity defining price discrimination, establishing whether a contravention has occurred, and whether it is likely to impede effective participation by the “designated class” of consumers which the Legislature has identified as deserving of specific protection.
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