27 Mar 2024
One of the critical characteristics of any language is also one of the most controversial: the use of swear words. In the South African culture, quite a few “usual suspects” come to mind. However, one can argue that no swear word comes close to being quite as obscene, controversial, impactful and recognisable
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African Industry Reports: Fresh insights into the food value chain
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27 Mar 2024
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NCOP seeks comment on Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill
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An upward adjustment to the earnings threshold in 2024
22 Mar 2024
Employers and employees must take note that the Minister of Employment and Labour has announced an upward adjustment to the earnings threshold in terms of section 6(3) of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 75 of 1997 (“BCEA”).
The earnings threshold shall increase to R254 371.67 per annum with effect from 1…
The rise of cyber threats in conveyancing: Safeguarding property transactions in a digital world
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20 Mar 2024
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The trouble with microbes and patent law in South Africa
20 Mar 2024
We’re fond of the “tool kit” approach to Intellectual Property. This is where we encourage our clients to view IP not through the lens of a set of rights to be obtained for their own sake, but instead as a series of legal tools which can be applied to a number of…
Medicines and Related Substances Act Schedules on cannabis under the spotlight
19 Mar 2024
Work on finalising amendments to Medicines and Related Substances Act Schedules on cannabis will be undertaken once all submissions are received.
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) confirmed this in a briefing to the portfolio committee on small business development on cannabis.
The health department published the proposed amendments for…
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19 Mar 2024
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Consumer Rights Day: Government goes after consumers when it should be targeting real criminals
15 Mar 2024
The 15th of March is World Consumer Rights Day, which is aimed at raising awareness of the rights and needs of consumers. While the South African government pays lip-service to respecting consumers, it has instead criminalised them while simultaneously failing to combat the real criminality that plagues our society.
South Africa is…