A central safeguard and common principle in the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare is that whilst the artificial intelligence systems may assist in assessment, note keeping and general patient overview, the responsibility remains with the practitioner to make final decisions on diagnosis and treatment.

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In public hospitals, doctors are generally employed by the state and are authorised to treat patients under their employment contracts and appointments within the public health system.

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The Competition Commission of South Africa will be conducting a market inquiry into the franchise sector of South Africa on the basis that the Competition Commission has reason to believe that there are market features that may impede, distort or restrict competition in the South African franchised business market.

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The Competition Commission of South Africa has published for comment its draft Terms of Reference for a market inquiry into the South African franchise industry.

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The Constitutional Court has clarified key principles for cartel prosecutions involving foreign firms.

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On 30 June 2026, the High Court of South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal Local Division, Durban, handed down judgment in Animal Anti-Cruelty League and Others v Moodley and Others, declaring a disputed will null and void on the grounds of fraud and undue influence.

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