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Peanut butter product recall – A smooth analysis of a crunchy matter

15 March 2024,  Ahmed DhupliMillisanté de Wee

Picture the confusion of peanut butter enthusiasts as they strolled into their local grocery store only to discover that their ... beloved peanut butter brand had been pulled from the shelves. What may just be a disgruntled customer at that moment is the evidence of a bigger matter in terms of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (“CPA”). 

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Webinar Recording: Panel discussion on the 2024 Budget

07 March 2024,  André van NiekerkDr Candice ReyndersDr Damian ViviersFC LiebenbergFrancois FouchéTanya Strauss

PH Attorneys hosted an insightful online panel discussion on the 2024 national budget, reviewing the budget from a different angle... to the traditional economic and tax evaluation, and assessing the budget implications for individuals, companies and trusts from a legal, tax, accounting, fiduciary and compliance perspective. If you missed this exclusive webinar, you can view the webinar recording.

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Construction Contracts: Is it a “one-size-fits-all” decision?

22 February 2024,  Herman du Randt

Clients often have very different perceptions about the necessity and type of contract they may need for their construction contract.... Surprisingly, even with large development projects, there is often the view that if you have the quote and designs, why then bother with a contract? In this article, we provide some guidance on the various types of construction contracts that can be considered for a building project, large or small.

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How far does employer liability for the actions of its employee extend?

22 February 2024,  Sinenhlanhla Khoza

It is relatively well-known that employers can be held liable for the conduct of their employees. What is generally less... well-understood is the scope of this liability. For example, can an employer be liable for the conduct of an employee even while on sick leave? In this article, we take a look at an employer’s vicarious liability and how far this liability may extend.

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SA’s New Land Court Act – paving the way for settling land disputes

22 February 2024,  Tazné Adams

In a quest to remedy historical land injustices and streamline the resolution of land and land rights issues in our... country, South Africa has introduced a pioneering piece of legislation — the new Land Court Act. This Act represents a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to foster equitable land distribution and provide an effective mechanism for resolving land disputes. The Land Court established by virtue of this transformative legislation will play a central role, as will be outlined in this article.

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South Africa’s four-day workweek trial: the good and the bad

21 February 2024,  Sinenhlanhla Khoza

From March to August 2023, South Africa conducted the first African four-day workweek experiment involving several pilot companies trialling to... assess the pros and cons of such a move in a South African context. Although it’s far too early to make any conclusive findings, we share a few thoughts about the trial and its implications for South Africa.

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Why a clean donation can have sticky consequences

21 February 2024,  Dr Candice ReyndersSian Angus

A donation, made with the best of intent, may still land you in ‘hot’ water with SARS. In this article,... we explain why a donation could result in donations tax being payable to SARS and when and how this could happen.

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A practical guide for first-time home buyers

06 February 2024,  Carl Kellerman

Purchasing your first home is a big financial and emotional step. Before you jump in, take a moment to think... about 7 important aspects when purchasing your first home.

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Customary marriages and antenuptial agreements: What you need to know

06 February 2024,  Corlia van Zyl

"I am getting married this year in terms of customary law. My fiancé and I are both professionals and wish... to be married out of community of property so that we can manage our own estates. How can we proceed with this?"

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The role of ‘control’ in M&A transactions

29 January 2024,  Mark le Riche

In an earlier article, we examined the requirements for notifying the Competition Commission about your merger. One of the aspects... touched on was the requirement of ‘control’ as an indicator of whether a transaction is reportable or not. In this article, we will delve deeper and examine the ‘control’ element as contemplated in the Competition Act 89 of 1998 (“Act”).

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POPIA compliance: Safeguarding Data Privacy in South Africa

29 January 2024,  Armand VermeulenDr Damian Viviers

Every year, January 28th marks World Data Privacy Day, celebrated globally to emphasise the critical need for privacy, particularly in... recent times characterised by a continuously shrinking, interconnected, and intelligent digital global community, where there are almost constant flows of data and personal information in all aspects of life

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The regulatory bodies that govern Mergers and Acquisitions

28 January 2024,  Johnny DavisMark le Riche

This article will unpack the regulatory bodies governing mergers and acquisition (“M&A") transactions in South Africa. Several regulators need to... be taken into account when considering an M&A transaction, which includes but is not limited to the Takeover Regulation Panel, the Competition Commission, and the B-BBEE Commission. 

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