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Delictual Action for Damages – Claining for Loss of Profit in the Case of an Unsuccessful Tender
The rules of being awarded a contract by way of a tender process are encapsulated in Section 217(1) of the Constitution, which indicates that when an organ of state contracts for goods and services, it must do so in accordance with principles of fairness,...
Subpoenas – During CCMA and Bargaining Council Procedures
Many employees are unaware that similar to criminal or civil courts proceedings, the CCMA or Bargaining Council is allowed to compel witnesses to present themselves to testify or provide information. This usually happens when vital witnesses would not voluntarily...
UIF and Covid-19: How to Ensure you meet your Obligations as an Employee and Employer
The Covid-19 pandemic that emerged early in 2020 shook the entire world into a recession and resulted in massive economic strain due to the nationwide lockdown. The entire business world was put on hold, and companies had no means of income or ways to pay their...
Loyalty Programs and the Tax Man
Many retailers embark on loyalty programs to add to the value proposition they offer customers. The most notable of these, specifically for South Africans, are most certainly the Clicks Group. Clicks have been head to head with SARS since 2009 regarding the tax...
A global minimum tax? What could it mean ?
Many countries worldwide seek to avoid the loss of tax revenues to what has become commonly known as low-tax jurisdictions or tax-havens. Perhaps this is an unintended consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic or perhaps not, maybe due to technological advancement moving...
Maintenance in settlement agreements – is there room for variation after the fact?
Settlement agreements (also referred to as consent papers) are often entered into between parties in divorce proceedings as a means to ensure the parties part ways amicably and to avoid any long and drawn-out court proceedings. On 4 May 2021, Wille J delivered the...
Anti – Money Laundering Mechanisms to Protect you, your stakeholders and your Business
The pandemic has reshaped South African society. As a result, how we do business and everyday transactions have entirely changed. Along with remote work and schooling, most financial transactions have moved online. Thus, money launderers, cybercriminals and fraudsters...
The difference between discretionary and non-discretionary bonus payments
Employers try a variety of incentives to find creative and reliable ways to motivate their employees. Employers with vast interest and belief in their businesses are often inspired by passion and the entrepreneurial spirit to work harder each day. But, unfortunately,...
Legal Battle Between Samsung and SARS Over Device Classification
The Gauteng Division of the High Court recently decided on a very interesting matter between technology giant Samsung and the South African Revenue Services (hereinafter referred to as 'SARS'). The case concerned the classification of the well-known Galaxy model for...
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