by Sean Slabber | 24 Jun, 2015 | Insights
The Minister of Labour has issued a code of good practice which regulates remuneration for work of equal value. The code’s application extends to all employers and employees covered by the Employment Equity Act and compels employers to take steps to eliminate...
by Sean Slabber | 22 Jun, 2015 | Insights
“I have read and agree to the Terms” is the biggest lie on the web. We aim to fix that.” Terms of service agreements typically require a user to agree to or abide by a certain set of rules before making use of the service provided. Millions of such...
by Sean Slabber | 18 Jun, 2015 | Insights
Media24 has filed their application for leave to appeal following judgment by Gamble J in Media24 Books (Pty) Ltd v Oxford University Press Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd. Media24 applied for a final interdict against Oxford University Press, requesting an order...
by Sean Slabber | 17 Jun, 2015 | Insights
In 2008, a shark-cage diving vessel, MV Shark Team, was struck by a wave whilst anchored at the Geldsteen reef near Gansbaai. The vessel capsized and three people on board drowned. The wife of one of the deceased brought a claim for damages against the vessel (in...
by Sean Slabber | 15 Jun, 2015 | Insights
On 5 June 2015, the Davis Tax committee released its first interim report for public comment. The committee was formed 2013 in order to “assess South Africa’s tax policy framework and its role in supporting the objectives of inclusive growth, employment, development...
by Sean Slabber | 12 Jun, 2015 | Insights
PERSPECTIVES ON THE LAW OF PARTNERSHIP IN SOUTH AFRICA by J J Henning (335 pages) Juta & Co Ltd www.jutalaw.co.za “Men are made for society and mutual fellowship.” – Edmund Calamy (1671 – 1732) Partnerships are one of the oldest concepts of our law but...
