Solid contracts help navigate global uncertainties
The far-reaching impact of the Trump tariffs highlights the importance of having the right paperwork in place.
The far-reaching impact of the Trump tariffs highlights the importance of having the right paperwork in place.
On 4 December 2024, the Supreme Court of Appeal SCA delivered a landmark judgment in the case of Ibex RSA Holdco Ltd and Another. This judgment underscores the critical importance of transparency and accountability in corporate governance, particularly in the context of South Africa's largest corporate scandal involving the Steinhoff Group.
South African employees are advised to follow lawful instructions from their superiors and address any issues afterwards, as failing to do so may lead to being fired.
A recent Labour Appeal Court case in South Africa has highlighted the importance of employees following lawful instructions from their superiors. The case involved a correctional officer, Kutu, who was fired after refusing to escort an inmate in need of urgent medical care.
If any taxpayer has received a tax assessment (Assessment) from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) that did not align with the factual tax position or interpretation of the tax Acts, they are not alone. Many South Africans find themselves in this situation, facing what appears to be an impossible tax bill.
For many years, numerous municipalities have adopted and enforced planning by-laws that contained transfer embargoes on properties that did not comply with their land use scheme requirements.
The rise in social media videos portraying animal cruelty has sparked discussions about the motivations behind such acts and the accountability of both abusers and those who film and share these heinous acts.
This article was originally published in Longevity’s print annual Living Beyond 100 edition 2024-25 and was awarded third place in the written content section of the Climate Media Awards, which were hosted by Scrolla.
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