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Judge says the courts have a duty to assess whether contracts do not offend against constitutional principles, as well as the NCA and the CPA.
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Constitutional Court overturns ‘deeply disturbing’ retirement fund rule judgment
The decision clarifies the application of an amended rule to the calculation of a withdrawal benefit that accrued before the amendment was approved and registered.
Vagaries surrounding NHI benefits may provide grounds for a constitutional challenge
The lack of clarity over the benefits package means one cannot determine whether the state is fulfilling its obligation to provide access to health care.
What the ConCourt’s decision means for the confidentiality of your tax records
There is still a high threshold to meet before access to an individual’s tax records will be granted.
NHI: MPs hear conflicting legal opinions on limiting the role of medical schemes
Parliamentary legal services and the State Law Adviser have different views on whether the NHI Bill will pass constitutional muster.
Changes to SA Reserve Bank’s mandate back on the table
ANC resolves the central bank should support the economy through providing solutions to unemployment.
DA wants to change the Constitution to create a Cyber Commissioner
It says an entity tasked with safeguarding fundamental rights should be directly accountable to Parliament, not the executive.
Ma-Afrika Hotels back in court with another business interruption case
The hospitality group says the lockdown restrictions discharged it from the liability to pay rent.
Sars can search and seize your property without a warrant
The Tax Administration Act (TAA) permits the warrantless search and seizure of a taxpayer’s property by the South African Revenue Service (Sars). However, this has been under scrutiny for many years because of […]
A financial planner’s take on landmark Divorce Act judgment
Last week, we reported on the landmark judgment by the Pretoria High Court that declared parts of the Divorce Act unconstitutional and invalid. The ruling means that individuals married out of community of […]
Court ruling has major implications for divorcing couples married out of community of property
The Pretoria High Court has asked the Constitutional Court to confirm an order that will have significant implications for how assets are redistributed when couples who are married out of community get divorced. […]
High Court dismisses constitutional challenge to sections of the Financial Sector Regulation Act
The Gauteng High Court has dismissed, with costs, an application by Fusion Guarantees and its directors to declare sections 154, 167 and 231 of the Financial Sector Regulation Act (FSRA) unconstitutional and invalid. […]
No basis in Christianity for refusing to be vaccinated, says CCMA
The CCMA has ruled that the suspension of an employee who refused to be vaccinated was not an unfair labour practice in terms of the Labour Relations Act. The is the second arbitration […]
Old Mutual employees must be vaccinated from 1 January
From 1 January next year, Old Mutual employees will have to submit proof that they have been vaccinated against Covid-19. This follows similar announcements in September by Discovery Health and in October by […]
