by VDT Attorneys | Feb 13, 2022 | Labour
In South Africa we have since 2001 had comprehensive whistle-blower legislation in place which protects employees in the public and private sector from amongst others, harassment, discrimination, dismissal, disciplinary proceedings, victimisation and intimidation...
by VDT Attorneys | Feb 8, 2022 | Business, Companies Act, Company, Corporate, Director
As a director of a company, you have certain fiduciary responsibilities towards the company, which includes disclosing financial interests that may have a bearing on your position as director. In this regard section 75 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 (“Act”)...
by VDT Attorneys | Feb 8, 2022 | B-BBEE Act, B-BBEE Codes, BEE, Competition
When the Competition Commission or Competition Tribunal has to consider whether a merger or acquistion is justifiable and in the public interest, both the Competition Commission and Competition Tribunal will also consider whether historically disadvantaged persons...
by VDT Attorneys | Feb 8, 2022 | Employee, Employer, Employment, Employment law, Labour
Yes, the Covid-19 pandemic has affected many businesses and disrupted traditional work arrangements. However, as much as businesses have had to comply with Covid-19 regulations, your employees are still responsible for providing their services to their employer,...
by VDT Attorneys | Feb 8, 2022 | Water Rights
Water use in South Africa is regulated mainly in terms of the National Water Act, 36 of 1998 (Act). In 2020, the North Gauteng High Court ruled that section 25 of the Act did not permit the sale or transfer of water use entitlement to your neighbour or any other...
