The tax buck does not stop with the taxpayer itself. SARS may hold a person personally liable for the tax debt of another taxpayer.
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South Africa: Dishonesty in the fulfilment of a suspensive condition
The employee had been deceitful. Knowing that he had no defence, he agreed to part ways with his employer on terms that were final.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Marine Spatial Planning Bill, 2017
The unshuffled Minister of Environmental Affairs published her intention to introduce the Marine Spatial Planning Bill, 2017 in Parliament.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Competition Commission concludes LPG market enquiry
The Commission has identified a number of impediments to competition in the LPG sector and has recommended a few things.
Continue readingSouth Africa: The Kingfisher tragedy and the role of marine courts of enquiry
The Kingfisher was a wooden squid fishing vessel based in Port Elizabeth. The vessel sank in rough seas brought on by heavy weather.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Laws must change if State hopes to limit medical malpractice awards
A recent appeal court judgment has held that the State cannot offer free future medical treatment in lieu of paying monetary damages upfront.
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