Does my email signature constitute valid signature to a formal contract The above question is governed (and answered) by the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (“ECTA”) which was enacted in 2002 The ECTA makes provision for two distinct types of...
With more and more South Africans now living in community schemes, disputes between home owners, body corporates and/or HOA’s are becoming more and more prolific Que…CSOS CSOS was established in terms of the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act to regulate...
DID YOU KNOW If you are buying a drone in South Africa, the seller has an obligation to inform you of the regulatory requirements relating to the flying of drones (aka Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems or “RPAS”) The operation of...
Business continuity in the face of lock-down South Africa’s President’s, Cyril Ramaphosa, presidential address outlining the various measures that will be enforced to prevent the spread of COVID-19 poses many challenges to companies and the continuity of their businesses...
DID YOU KNOW Whilst fixed term employees are not permanent employees, it is important to remember a few cardinal rules when dealing with fixed term employees The Labour Relations Act states that an employer must treat fixed term employee “no...
Businesses Continuity in the Face of COVID-19 On 16 March 2020, in the wake of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address regarding the Coronavirus outbreak, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange fell below 38,784 points – the lowest that it’s been in almost 7...
With the current outbreak of Corona (COVID-19), small and medium size businesses are starting to feel the pinch and we have many clients asking us… “but what can we do” Social distancing and quarantining does not necessarily mean the end...
With the current Corona outbreak, our offices have been inundated with inquiries regarding employees rights to take leave In South Africa, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (“BCEA”) provides protection to employees by setting out the very basic terms of...
On 15 March 2020, South Africa’s President declared a National State of Disaster to deal with and prevent the spread of the current Corona Virus outbreak in South Africa What does this mean for employers, as employees’ health and safety...
The outbreak of COVID-19 (aka the corona virus) is having a global impact and in some instances, is resulting in a tragic loss of life In addition to the impact on everyday life, it is also having an knock-on effect...
DID YOU KNOW You now require a SPLUMA certificate on all transfers of land But what is SPLUMA and how does it affect you when you want to sell your property SPLUMA stands for the Spatial Planning and Land Use...
WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED A Commercial Lease Agreement is a contract used when a person or entity rents a business property to or from another person or entity and which gives the tenant (lessee) the right to occupy the property...