Legal Articles and Guides
Bigger role for Post Office planned
The government is proposing that all state institutions use SA Post Office (Sapo) services and infrastructure wherever possible in a bid to improve the stricken state-owned entity’s finances.
SCA upholds advertising body’s rights
The SCA has upheld the authority of the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) to adjudicate on complaints by members that are also binding on non-members.
Crypto trader arrested after another fraud charge laid
Sandile Shezi, the man who claims to be SA’s youngest self-made millionaire, was arrested last week for failing to pay back another alleged victim’s money.
ConCourt to hear World Cup stadiums cartel case
The Competition Commission is taking its bid to prosecute Group Five for allegedly being part of a construction cartel that rigged tenders for Fifa 2010 World Cup stadiums to the Constitutional Court.
Judge reduces taxi operator’s fine
Taxi operator Xolani Dlamini – who had been ‘incorrectly sentenced’ for operating without a valid permit – will pay R6 000 less on a fine imposed by a lower court.
Mac Brothers placed in voluntary liquidation
Grand Parade Investments (GPI) has placed stainless steel catering and refrigeration equipment manufacturer Mac Brothers in voluntary liquidation in a bid to stem its losses.
SARS to apologise to staff impacted by Moyane tenure
SARS will be providing more reparations and apologies to current and former employees impacted by governance failures during Tom Moyane's controversial tenure as commissioner, reports Fin24.
Mango BRP threatens legal step over delayed payment
Mango's business rescue practitioner (BRP) has had to resort to a threat of legal action against the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) and Treasury in an attempt to get outstanding promised government funding which the low-cost SAA subsidiary is still waiting for.
Moody’s upgrades SA’s credit rating
Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded its outlook on SA’s credit rating as high commodity prices support the government’s efforts to rein in debt and reduce budget deficits.
Post Office needs R1.6bn funding injection
Communications Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says while the SA Post Office (Sapo) is not soliciting the support of Parliament for a R9bn bailout, it requires a R1.6bn funding injection.
Call for mandatory motor insurance to replace RAF
SA’s Fuel Retailers Association has proposed scrapping the Road Accident Fund (RAF) in favour of a mandatory insurance scheme.
Developers seek leave to appeal Amazon ruling
The developer of Amazon's proposed African headquarters has said it has lodged leave to appeal a ruling suspending construction of the R4.5bn project.
UIF surplus decrease worries actuaries
In a trend that may threaten the long-term future of the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), it is paying out more than it received in contributions.
Futuregrowth warns of long battle over Acsa listing
Futuregrowth asset management has warned that the Airports Company SA (Acsa) could be headed for a long legal clash with its minority shareholders after the government reneged on its promise to privatise and list the airports operator.
Ramaphosa backs off 10-day Mkhwebane ultimatum
Under a headline that shouts ‘Cyril caves in after PP’s legal note’, The Sunday Independent claims the President Ramaphosa has extended an olive branch to embattled Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane by agreeing not to go ahead with his intention to suspend her, at least until the end of April.
