Final Guidelines On Public Interest Published
On 2 June 2016, The Competition Commission (“Commission”) published final Guidelines on the Assessment of Public Interest Provisions in Merger Regulation (“Guidelines”) under the Competition...
Government, Politics & Policy
Latest Legal Insights Concerning Government, Politics and Policies
Below are articles that cover the latest news, opinions and insights regarding Government, Politics and Policy in South Africa. This includes South African legislation, updates and draft bills, as well as current law-related news affecting the country.
FICA Bill has cast the net wider when defining “Politically Exposed Persons”
In March 2013, the South African Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) issued FIC Guidance Note 3A for Accountable Institutions on Customer Identification and Verification and Related...
Disconnection of electricity or water: Legal or illegal?
This article examines the legal issue of when a disconnection of electricity or water by a municipality will be lawful.
Dispelling the Myth
Many people think that...
The rule of law in Africa: Enforcing governance or scaring off foreign investors?
In the era of globalisation, the degree of economic liberalisation is more pervasive than ever before. With the acceleration of market integration, even relatively regressive...
National Health Insurance in South Africa – Health for all?
On 11 December 2015, the Minister of Health, Aaron Motsoaledi published a White Paper on National Health Insurance in South Africa in the Government Gazette. The...
When will POPI come into force?
To give effect to the constitutional right to privacy, on 20 August 2013, the National Assembly passed the Protection of Personal Information Bill (B9D of...
Promotion of Access to Information Act – Comply by 31 December 2015
Section 51(1) of the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (“PAIA”) requires all private bodies to compile and make available an information...
Relaxation of visa rules and government’s plan of action
In response to the recommendations of the inter-ministerial committee established by the President in August 2015 to consider factors relating to the implementation of the Immigration...
Uber: Convenience vs controversy
Members of public are increasingly making use of the convenient service offered by Uber. While this is undeniably an essential service, questions arise as to...
The skills development pillar of the revised Codes Of Good Practice explained
One of the most important changes in the Revised Codes of Good Practice (RCoGP) is that there are now three priority pillars: Ownership; Skills Development;...
