In the midst of a challenging fiscal landscape in South Africa, where a mounting budget deficit is exacerbated by strained tax collections, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has taken an uncompromising stance against tax evasion.

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In 2003, The City of Cape Town enacted a By-Law titled “The Environmental Health By-Law”.

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The Franchisor may believe that once a franchise agreement has been signed with the Franchisee and if the agreement contains the pertinent details that they discussed, then it is indisputable. What could possibly go wrong if anything at all.

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A protection order is a legally mandated instrument designed to shield individuals from domestic violence or harassment. While the legal terrain may appear complex, we aim to provide clear and accessible information to empower individuals seeking protection.

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The in-duplum rule is a legal principle that regulates the accumulation of interest on a debt. According to this principle, the accrual of interest on a debt will halt when the total accumulated interest reaches the same amount as the outstanding principal debt. This rule originated from the legal case Standard Bank of SA Ltd vs. Oneate Investment (Pty) Ltd 1995 (4) SA 510.

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Companies facing financial distress suffer from rapidly growing tax liabilities, increase in debt, lack of cash flow, and a breach of contracts. Financial distress should cause a business to consider business rescue before its effects become irreversible, which could lead to the company's liquidation.

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