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Navigating Construction Disputes Through Mediation, Adjudication and Arbitration

Navigating Construction Disputes Through Mediation, Adjudication and Arbitration

Posted in: Construction Law

In this article, we explore the most common disputes arising out of the construction industry and the mechanisms in place to resolve them.

Legal Disputes in the Construction Industry – Prevention is Better Than Cure

Legal Disputes in the Construction Industry – Prevention is Better Than Cure

Posted in: Construction Law

Prevent expensive construction disputes by employing standardized contracts; they are understood by all parties, legally tested, and minimize risks of misinterpretation....

Spam Calling Company Slapped With First Enforcement Notice by Information Regulator

Spam Calling Company Slapped With First Enforcement Notice by Information Regulator

In reality companies were from the commencement of the Protection of Personal Information Act, or better known as the POPI Act not allowed to spam call you, unless you gave your permission....

IEC Welcomes Constitutional Court Judgement

IEC Welcomes Constitutional Court Judgement

The Electoral Commission has welcomed Monday’s judgement by the Constitutional Court in relation to the challenges to the Electoral Amendment Act. According to the Commission, the judgement provides the necessary certainty in relation to the preparatio...

Medical Schemes Regulator Welcomes Court Ruling

Medical Schemes Regulator Welcomes Court Ruling

The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) released a statement on Tuesday (31 October 2023) noting and accepting the ruling delivered by the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. This comes after the CMS approached the high court seeking general guidance on ...

Divorce 101 - Let's Recap

Divorce 101 - Let's Recap

The Constitutional Court concluded that the differentiation between individuals who entered into a marriage (and an antenuptial agreement) before and after the commencement of the Matrimonial Property Act constitutes unjustifiable and indirect discrimina...

Fathers Entitled to 4 Months Parental Leave and to Claim UIF During Parental Leave

Fathers Entitled to 4 Months Parental Leave and to Claim UIF During Parental Leave

Posted in: Labour Law

The High Court has delivered a ground-breaking judgment declaring provisions of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act unconstitutional. It found that the provisions discriminate unfairly between mothers and fathers, and between birth-mothers and mothers...

Beneficial Ownership - Frequently Asked Questions:

Beneficial Ownership - Frequently Asked Questions:

Beneficial ownership requirements in South Africa are aimed at enhancing transparency in business ownership structures. These requirements mandate companies to identify and disclose the individuals who ultimately own or control the company, trust or othe...

Cancelling Lease Agreements –  Can My Landlord Charge Me Penalties?

Cancelling Lease Agreements – Can My Landlord Charge Me Penalties?

It is really important to note that the landlord must prove that they attempted to mitigate their damages and took positive steps to find a new tenant. In general, an amount equal to 2 months rental is awarded if the landlord is unable to find a new tena...

Are Administrative Officials and Authorities Allowed to Revoke or Vary Its Own Decision?

Are Administrative Officials and Authorities Allowed to Revoke or Vary Its Own Decision?

Despite our courts’ attempts to frame a suitable approach to the functus doctrine in South African administrative law, contradictory opinions on the variation or revocation of administrative action persists....

Agency and Commercial Representation

Agency and Commercial Representation

All types of agency are permitted in commercial relationships in South Africa.

Major Changes in Construction Industry

Major Changes in Construction Industry

Posted in: Construction Law

The Construction Industry Development Board along with The Minister of Public Works published draft amendment regulations for comment pertaining to Prompt Payment as well as compulsory Adjudication Procedures to be followed by the construction industry....