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Latest amendments to the various national minimum wage rates
Latest amendments to the various national minimum wage rates

On 9 February 2021, the amended national minimum wage rates, set in terms of the National Minimum Wage Act (Act), which will take effect from 1 March 2021, were published in the government gazette.

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InsightsDoctor Cithi18 February 2021Doctor Cithi, Buhle Msweli, Employment
To trust or not to trust: The dilemma surrounding Broad Based BEE trusts
To trust or not to trust: The dilemma surrounding Broad Based BEE trusts

Recent statements by Minster Ebrahim Patel have prompted a relook at the role of BBTs as potential vehicles to achieve credible Black ownership credentials.

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InsightsDerrick Kaufmann16 February 2021Derrick Kaufmann, Taariq Valli
RICA found to be unconstitutional
RICA found to be unconstitutional

The Constitutional Court agreed with the High Court’s decision in that RICA was an infringement on various constitutional rights

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Legal UpdatesMarco Schepers 08 February 2021Marco Schepers, Taariq Valli, Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions
PAIA manual deadline still looming for some
PAIA manual deadline still looming for some

The Justice Minister has recently gazetted a notice wherein certain exemptions will apply to most organisations from having to compile a PAIA manual.

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Legal UpdatesMarco Schepers 19 January 2021Marco Schepers, Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions
South African Reserve Bank finally abolishes restrictions on Loop Structures
South African Reserve Bank finally abolishes restrictions on Loop Structures

The relaxation of the regulation on loop structures is a welcome regulatory change.

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Legal UpdatesTabacks07 January 2021Ernest Marais, Tax
If at first you do not succeed, try again
If at first you do not succeed, try again

The Labour Appeal Court rules on immediate resignations in the face of disciplinary action.

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Legal UpdatesTabacks11 December 2020Employment, Doctor Cithi, David Woodhouse
Tabacks among South Africa’s Best Lawyers®️ 2021
Tabacks among South Africa’s Best Lawyers®️ 2021

Tabacks is proud to announce that Best Lawyers ® has selected nine of the firm’s directors in the 2021 ranking in the South African market.

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NewsTabacks23 November 2020David Woodhouse, Lourens van Staden, Brett Tate, Mervyn Taback, Jackie Peart, Catharine Keene, Meiissa Grobbelaar, James Cross, Anthony Crane
What constitutes a “transfer” of personal information?
What constitutes a “transfer” of personal information?

Upon inspection of POPIA and the GDPR, it becomes evident that the term “transfer” is not defined. In the absence of a definition, some uncertainty is created as regards what constitutes a “transfer” of personal information.

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InsightsMatthew Davis28 October 2020Regulatory, data protection, Ian Jacobsberg, Matthew Davis
The taxation of marketing fees earned by franchisors in terms of franchise agreements
The taxation of marketing fees earned by franchisors in terms of franchise agreements

There are various tax implications that arise in relation to franchise arrangements and it is important to consider the tax treatment of the various types of income received and expenditure incurred by both franchisors and franchisees.

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InsightsJackie Peart19 October 2020Tax, Jackie Peart
Arbitration under the Petroleum Products Act – the limits of the arbitrator’s discretion
Arbitration under the Petroleum Products Act – the limits of the arbitrator’s discretion

The limitation on the powers of the courts and arbitrators has led to a great deal of dissatisfaction in the fuel industry, with many dealers complaining of oppressive conduct by the wholesalers whom they see as taking advantage of their relatively much greater economic power.

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InsightsIan Jacobsberg16 October 2020Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions, Ian Jacobsberg
The destruction or deletion of personal information in the POPIA era
The destruction or deletion of personal information in the POPIA era

Any actions undertaken by organisations to destroy or delete personal information will be under scrutiny should such processes not at a minimum ensure that the personal information is destroyed or deleted in a manner that prevents its reconstruction in an intelligible form.

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InsightsMarco Schepers 30 September 2020data protection, Zinhle Novazi, Marco Schepers
Is an electronic signature valid when signing a franchise agreement?
Is an electronic signature valid when signing a franchise agreement?

In South Africa, a franchise agreement may be concluded by electronic means when certain criteria are met.

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InsightsIan Jacobsberg09 September 2020Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions, Ian Jacobsberg, Ruan Macleod
TERS Has Been Extended: Who Benefits?
TERS Has Been Extended: Who Benefits?

The extended COVID-19 TERS should offer much needed relief to certain employees still effected by the implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Legal UpdatesDoctor Cithi25 August 2020#Covid19, #COVID19_Employment, Employment, Doctor Cithi, Alex du Plessis, Annelle Kamper
Every step you take, we’ll be watching you: CCTV and data privacy
Every step you take, we’ll be watching you: CCTV and data privacy

The Western Cape Government is in the process of developing a provincial legislative framework that will govern the use of CCTV cameras both on private properties and in public areas.

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InsightsZinhle Novazi14 August 2020Zinhle Novazi, Marco Schepers, Ian Jacobsberg, Regulatory
POPI in the workplace: A quick guide for employers
POPI in the workplace: A quick guide for employers

In this discussion we will draw your attention to the main points that employers will need to know and do, to be well on their way to full compliance come July 2021.

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InsightsMarco Schepers 11 August 2020Marco Schepers, Ruan Macleod, Regulatory, Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions
Regulation of Bitcoin
Regulation of Bitcoin

South Africans may be attracted to the concept of an asset not subject to government regulation; however, this sentiment only holds partly true - careful consideration should be given to the exchange control regulations of South Africa.

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InsightsErnest Marais07 August 2020Tax, Ernest Marais, Zinhle Novazi
International data transfers: What are the ‘adequate levels of protection’ required by POPIA?
International data transfers: What are the ‘adequate levels of protection’ required by POPIA?

Significance that a recent European Union Court of Justice decision may have on the way in which POPIA is applied in South African courts, specifically in relation to cross-border transfers of personal information.

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InsightsMatthew Davis06 August 2020Ian Jacobsberg, #horizon-regulatory-advice-compliance, Matthew Davis, Regulatory
Liability of employers under POPIA
Liability of employers under POPIA

Can an employer be held liable for the actions of one of their employees should the employee infringe upon a person’s privacy rights in terms of POPIA?

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InsightsMarco Schepers 05 August 2020Marco Schepers, Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions, Regulatory
Can POPI and GDPR revive taxpayers’ right to privacy where the exchange of tax information is required?
Can POPI and GDPR revive taxpayers’ right to privacy where the exchange of tax information is required?

The CRS imposes obligations on financial institutions to exchange tax and financial information on a global level with other countries - this cross-border transfer of sensitive financial data between jurisdiction raises data privacy and protection concerns.

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InsightsZinhle Novazi24 July 2020Tax, #horizon-regulatory-advice-compliance, Regulatory, Ernest Marais, Zinhle Novazi
Contract terms, public policy and the Constitution – the Constitutional Court resolves the debate
Contract terms, public policy and the Constitution – the Constitutional Court resolves the debate

The judgment goes some way to resolving a longstanding debate on the role of constitutional values in determining the validity of contractual terms.

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InsightsIan Jacobsberg10 July 2020Ian Jacobsberg, Alude Xuba, Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions
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