Unpacking the legal side of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI), the development of computer systems to perform tasks usually requiring human intelligence, is progressing rapidly. Its application across contexts contributes to the development and the employment issue within the global economy.…
Topics: Technology Law
Smile! The mask-wearing regulation has been repealed
Masks – the little piece of material that has divided many. Though some have come to love these “new” fashion accessories which allow us to hide our expressions or save some time doing make up in the mornings, others have grown to loathe this little piece of material …
Topics: Covid-19/Coronavirus | Labour Law
Groundbreaking report shines light on the rule of law across Africa
Corruption, government inefficiency and a lack of transparency and accountability are the biggest hurdles to unlocking Africa’s economic growth and potential, increasing access to justice and providing greater fairness and equality.
That’s the central finding…
Competition Commission South Africa Commission welcomes the decision by the Competition Appeal Court that Coca-Cola Beverages Africa was in breach of merger conditions
The Competition Commission South Africa (Commission) welcomes the decision of the Competition Appeal Court (CAC) handed down on 17 June 2022, to uphold an appeal that Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) was in breach of merger conditions when its subsidiary, Coca-Cola…
Topics: Competition & Antitrust Law | Labour Law
A token approach – Web3 domains
Since 2021, we have seen the rise and rise of NFTs (non-fungible tokens). The NFT boom has been powered by the sale of NFT artwork, the first-ever tweet on Twitter and even popular memes, which have all fetched a pretty penny.
The hype following the minting and sale of…
Release of prisoner on medical parole
In Democratic Alliance v National Commissioner of Correctional Services and Others [2022] 2 All SA 134 (GP), urgent applications were brought by the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) for a declaration of unlawfulness against the …
Just dismissal – Unpacking employment law in South Africa
Fair and just dismissal
When considering disciplinary action that may lead to an employee’s dismissal, an employer has to wrestle with questions of both fairness and “just reasons” in order to successfully exercise his/her authority over that employee. Generally,…
Topics: Dispute Resolution | Labour Law
2022 Division of Revenue Act signed
President Ramaphosa has assented to the 2022 Division of Revenue Act.
Parliament passed the Division of Revenue Bill and sent it for assent in May 2022.
The bill was tabled in parliament in February during Budget 2022.
The national assembly gave the green light to …
Topics: Government, Politics & Policy
The tech series
Technology provides us with an opportunity to dream. It gives us the opportunity to do what we once thought was impossible. But we also know that the very mention of “technology” or “tech” (and the latest trends out there) can send shivers up and down the spines of those…
Topics: Running Your Practice | Technology Law
High court judge finds spousal visa rules unconstitutional
Gone are the days where a spousal visa of a foreigner, who has parental responsibilities and rights in South Africa, will expire upon the termination of the spousal relationship which formed the basis of the visa.
Foreign parents and caregivers of South African children…
Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Rights | Family Law
