Tag: law
Employment equity law will permit employers to raise justifiable grounds for non-compliance
The proposed amendments to the employment equity (EE) will provide a double-pronged flexibility in that they will allow employers to consult & self-regulate their equity targets, while also allowing employers to...
The good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to social media
In recent years, the rise of social media has revolutionised the way in which we communicate and interact with each other. While social media can be a great tool for staying...
Legal implications for Whatsapp group admins
By Kavita Kooverjee
Contract and Technology Law
In the past month, it has been confirmed by WhatsApp that you will soon be able to leave a WhatsApp Group without a notification that you...
SARS warns against defrauding the entity
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has warned officials and the public against defrauding the entity as action will be taken against those who engage in criminality.
“SARS is living up to...
South Africans are turning to side hustles – here’s what the law says
With the ravages of the Covid-19 pandemic still being felt, a growing number of South Africans in full-time employment are taking on a ‘side hustle’ to supplement their income.
Remote working has...
What does the Expropriation Bill imply for business?
For three years the Parliamentary Committee on Section 25 of the Constitution has laboured long and hard and finally brought forth a Bill that seems unlikely to get enough votes to...
We need answers for when and why self-help is against the law
It was inevitable, given the appalling mismanagement of so many local municipalities up and down the country, that ratepayers would decide to get together to fix potholes and even fix failing...
Rand closed 1.7% stronger
The signing of the US $1.9 trillion relief package into law by President Biden and declining US bond yields saw the Dollar trade on the back foot and risk currencies firm...
Here’s the City’s rules to follow if you want to set off fireworks in...
The City of Cape Town said residents considering having fireworks displays will need to apply for a permit.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Mayco member for Safety and Security JP Smith...
New leisure travel regulations
Cabinet has agreed to ease restrictions around leisure travel, paving the way for citizens to travel within their provinces of residence.
“After the release of the new regulations, individuals will be permitted...