The court held that an employer may not prevent a dismissed employee’s request for reinstatement by replacing him.
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South Africa: Cyber-pirates threaten shipping security
The shipping industry is not alone in contending with cyber-attacks. The threat is real for all industries.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Victory in protective writ matter
After private treaty sales of formerly Hanjin owned vessels by the mortgagee banks, the risk of arrest in SA became real for the new owners.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Attacks on low or no-interest loans to trusts continue to be refined
Draft TLAB was released on 19 July 2017,clarifying the lines of SARS’ and Treasury’s continued attacks on the use of trusts for tax planning.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Labour broker deeming provisions interpreted to create a position of ’sole’ employment
In the recent matter, the Labour Appeal Court considered the interpretation of the controversial deeming provisions.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Maritime Safety Authority – protecting our oceans
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (“SAMSA”) was established on 1 April 1998 in terms of the SAMSA Act 5 of 1998.
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