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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The recent coming into effect of new sections 30A and 30B of the Companies Act, No. 71 of 2008 (Companies Act), together with the concurrent amendments to section 30(4), marks a significant shift in the regulation of executive remuneration.

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