FNB sees 50% increase in SME legal cover policies
October 5, 2022
Many small businesses that can’t afford to employ a fulltime legal team nor have the expertise to handle legal matters internally are taking advantage of
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Reporting prejudicial conduct of directors and presiding officers
June 27, 2022
Wayward company directors who fail to comply with the obligations set out in Section 163 of the Companies Act can now be declared “delinquent” under
Fired For Moonlighting: Employees must disclose side-businesses to employers
March 28, 2022
“Moonlighting” is the practice of employees boosting their monthly income with a “side-job” or “side-business”. It has been a feature of working relationships since the
Civil proceedings instituted against Nkandla security upgrades architect
September 27, 2021
Civil proceedings against architect Minenhle Makhanya – the architect behind upgrades to former President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla homestead – are expected to get underway on
Make your Will part of your personal inventory
September 20, 2021
The impact of not having a valid Will, will be felt by your family long after you’ve passed away. The importance of a Will cannot
POPI Act and disclosing a person’s COVID-19 status
September 6, 2021
The purpose of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act), as defined by the Act itself, is to protect personal information, to strike a
Noisy Neighbours – Your rights, and buyers beware!
August 26, 2021
Consider this unhappy scenario – you buy your dream home (or perhaps new business premises), only to find that you are afflicted with noisy neighbours
Employee looting and strike violence: when is dismissal fair?
August 3, 2021
Employee looting and/or violence can take place during strike action or it can occur during non-workplace incidents such as the recent looting and public disorder
R4 million in damages for a workplace sexual assault
July 29, 2021
Our courts do not tolerate any form of sexual assault or harassment in the workplace and a recent High Court decision confirms the danger to
Body corporate: Before you sequestrate to recover arrears
July 8, 2021
One of a Body Corporate’s fundamental duties is to collect monthly levies from the scheme’s members, and to take robust action to recover any arrears.