Home affairs has of late ramped up its investigation into all companies that employ foreigners. Inspectors enter companies and ask for a list of all employees and their proof of identification. All foreign employees are then required to provide their valid visas or asylum documents.
Employers and employees alike stand to gain from understanding the effects of the Section 198B Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA) which came into effect in 2015. Employers can land themselves in hot water and employees can be taken advantage of if they are not familiar with this section of the Act.
Thomson Wilks Inc represented Ma-Afrika Hotels and Stellenbosch Kitchen in their claims against Santam for business interruption cover under its policies of insurance. The application was heard in the Western Cape High Court on 1 September 2020, by a full bench lead by DJP Goliath.
Employers have had to adapt to continue with their business operations during the Covid-19 pandemic, the ensuing lockdowns, and strict government regulations. Those companies able to work online from home have greatly mitigated the risks of staff contracting Covid-19 and potentially affecting their business operations.
This offer is not just about working alongside recognised leaders, it’s about ensuring every consultant lives and works in the way they want to – enabling them to be the best they can be for their clients while also getting their own work/life balance exactly right.
As the world slowly crawls back to some semblance of normality and many countries consider lifting their travel bans, one topic of debate is ongoing, both in South Africa and abroad. Can and should companies implement mandatory vaccination policies on their employees?
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.
To some, becoming a ‘director’ is a career achievement but often is not taken with the gravitas that it should. Sitting on a company board as a director may be viewed for some as a golden ticket to picking up a large remuneration without doing too much work and more importantly not understanding the duties and responsibilities attached to that ‘directorship’.
On 28 April 2023 the Supreme Court of Appeal delivered a reportable Judgment in the matter of Louis N O and Others v Fenwick N O and Others which dealt primarily with the consequences of when a binding offer in terms of section 153(1)(b)(iii) of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 (“the Act”) is rejected, and the interpretation of how this affects s153(4) of the Act.
Should the franchisor evaluate their franchising documents for compliancy?
Often times, documents need to be signed or legalised for use within South Africa or for use abroad.
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.
On 7 April 2020, the Minister of Social Development issued new Directions which allows the movement of children between co-holders...
Globally, the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic continues to wreak havoc. South Africa is currently in the midst of a 21-day shut...
Cybercrime has grown in prominence in South Africa and around the world. Individuals, corporations, and governments are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats such as hacking, identity theft, and fraud as technology and the internet become more widely used. Everyone needs to be careful to secure their online assets due to the growing impudence of cybercriminals and the simplicity with which they can conduct their attacks.
Rental scams are unfortunately on the rise in South Africa, forcing victims to face cataclysmic consequences. A rental scam is when a scammer will pose as a landlord and attempt to obtain money from a potential tenant for a rental property that they are not the lawful owner of. The scammer will often place an advertisement for a property with pictures included and a seemingly legitimate rental agreement. The property itself may be real or fictitious.
Not many individuals are financially independent by the time they attain majority and turn 18 years old. Most 18 year-olds are, in fact, only just commencing their tertiary education and are in no position to support themselves financially. There are several conflicting High Court judgements pertaining to the question of whether or not a parent can claim maintenance for and on behalf of their major children. The recent judgement of Z v Z (556/2021) [2022] ZASCA 113 has resolved this long-standing question of law.
In a recent article by MoneyWeb, the lack of regulation over cryptocurrency (“crypto”) was brought to light. This is due to the recent crypto crashes which has caused substantial losses to those who have invested in the industry.
The 32 year old driver implicated in the horrific Boksburg Explosion on 24 December 2022, was released, and the public was up in arms. The explosion left at least 41 people dead when a fuel tanker carried liquefied petroleum gas failed to safely pass under a railway bridge in Boksburg. The nearby Thambo Memorial Hospital was also damaged and many of its staff, in its carpark were inured.
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