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South Africa is known internationally for its abundant flora. South African plant breeders regularly win awards at an international level for their unique and beautiful cultivars. From roses to aloes to all manner of drought-resistant and “South Africa friendly” flowers, ..
Businesses in South Africa are required to notify authorities of certain offences, although they are also empowered to rely on certain legislation to protect and enforce their rights against criminals. The Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020 (the Cybercrimes Act) is the first stat..
Despite coming into force in 2021, many businesses seem to be unaware of the laws pertaining to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is cracking down and has issued 37 pre-compliance notices to non-compliant EPR..
Company directors in South Africa must manage company affairs carefully, in a proper manner consistent with the Companies Act No.71 of 2008 and upcoming amendments, in order to avoid being declared delinquent or under probation... Certain amendments have recently been int..
The prescribed rate of interest is 11.50% per annum with effect from 1 November 2024. The previous rate was 11.75% per annum. According to the Prescribed Rate of Interest Act, interest on debts w..
The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has introduced the Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill in the National Assembly. The intention, as set out in the Bill is to, among other things, streamline administrative processes and strengthen managerial responsibility..
We have seen many iterations of the amendments to the Immigration Regulations this year. One of the concepts that has been amended regularly is the remote working or ‘digital nomad’ visa. The new Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has further amended the criteri..
In a significant move aimed at bolstering local businesses and streamlining the customs process, SARS has increased customs duties on imports from popular online retailers such as Shein, Temu, and other similar platforms. This decision is expected to impact many South Afr..
Since its inception in the 1950s, video gaming has grown infinitely more popular, advanced, commercialised, and certainly more legally complicated. While games are typically subject to terms and conditions governing their access, gamers are often unaware of specific terms..
