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It is Law – The Amended Civil Union Act
South Africa has now taken a further step in embracing equality before the law for same-sex couples, and this step may further evaporate further risks of exposure to discrimination based on sexual orientation. Unfortunately, the change has caused a mixed bag of...
The Role Of Contract Law In Digitisation: Are Smart Contracts Regulated In South Africa?
The growth of a global village, business enterprise and the need for instant gratification have allowed for the current generation of business makers to witness the evolution of agreements from letters of offer, to contracts, to online shopping and online banking....
Cell Phone Towers Cause Constitutional Dispute
It is no secret that the world is evolving at a rapid pace, with technological advancements causing us to re-evaluate several legislative minefields. Recently, Telkom's cell phone mast took centre stage as the Constitutional Court handed down judgment in a matter that...
Undefined “benefits” the Cause for Unfair Labour Practices
The exercise of employers' conduct in relation to the provision of employment benefits has left many employees vulnerable to unfair labour practices.[1] In this article, I will analyse the challenges to the interpretation of what constitutes the term "benefit"....
Financial Inclusion: An Ideal Global Financial System
Financial inclusion is a significant part of economic growth, social development and poverty alleviation which most countries still battle with. It is almost impossible to discuss financial inclusion and not mention financial exclusion, which is the reason behind the...
Electronic Transactions – Are you Protected?
Many businesspersons are uncertain when it comes to transactions that occur on the internet or electronically. This is as a result of the increasingly complex manner in which the transactions are regulated, such as ‘offer and acceptance’, ‘automated contracts’, ‘the...
Universal Partnership Agreement
To some, the idea of entering a marriage is an exciting time of their lives and one of the most important decisions in life. And while most people dream of a seamless marriage, there are other couples who choose to enter into an express or tacit agreement to live...
Continuous tenure Insecurity for People in rural South Africa
Land ownership in indigenous African communities The Xolobeni case recently in the news highlights tenure insecurity in rural South Africa, where government and a local chief granted mining rights against the community’s wishes. Indigenous persons recognise that land...
A quick guide to Restraint of Trade Agreements
Section 22 of the Constitution gives every citizen the right to choose their trade, occupation, or profession freely. The practise of a trade, occupation, or profession may also be regulated by law. This right is not absolute and can be restricted by means of a...
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