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    The Copyright Amendment Bill And Claims For Compensation In Criminal Cases

    The Copyright Amendment Bill ("the CAB / the Bill") has caused much debate and controversy in the protection of Intellectual Property rights in South Africa.
    South AfricaIntellectual Property
    Adams & Adams
    Adams & Adams
  • Article

    Pre-Litigation Discovery

    Discovery is a process in civil and criminal proceedings, provided for in Rule 35 of the Uniform Rules of Court, where parties exchange non-privileged documentary evidence available to the...
    South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Fasken
    Fasken
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Unravelling The Preservation And Attachment Orders Of The Steinhoff Saga

When the first indications of a significant accounting fraud scandal emerged in December 2017, Markus Jooste ("Jooste'') resigned from Steinhoff International Holdings NV (''Steinhoff'').
South AfricaCriminal Law
Fairbridges
Fairbridges
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    Hard On Crime, Soft On Sentencing: The Dilemma Of Lenient Sentences Imposed In South Africa

    We see it weekly in the news, "South African National Anti-Counterfeit Task force seizes counterfeit goods worth R100 million rand, suspects arrested".
    South AfricaCriminal Law
    Adams & Adams
    Adams & Adams
  • Article

    Strike Action And Actions Instituted Against The Minister Of Police. Assault By Police Officers Or Justified By Necessity?

    Strike action is prominent in South Africa with grievances often pertaining to service delivery and wage increases.
    South AfricaCriminal Law
    Adams & Adams
    Adams & Adams
  • Article

    The State v Peter Beale: Testing The Boundaries Of Criminal Law In The Context Of Medical Negligence

    On 04 March 2025, the Gauteng High Court acquitted the paediatric surgeon and retired professor, Peter Beale on charges of murder and fraud...
    South AfricaCriminal Law
    Fairbridges
    Fairbridges
  • Article

    Are Employers Permitted To Scrutinise A Prospective Employee's Criminal And Credit History?

    During the recruitment process, it is common practice for many employers to ask prospective employees questions about their criminal and credit records.
    South AfricaEmployment and HR
    Consolidated Employers Organisation
    Consolidated Employers Organisation
  • Article

    Alleged Illicit Liquor Dealer To Face Court

    AN ALLEGED kingpin in the illicit liquor trade is expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court today as the South African Revenue Service (SARS) clamps down on traders who evade paying duty on alcohol.
    South AfricaTax
    ENS
    ENS
  • Article

    Business Email Compromise: Who Bears The Risk Of Liability?

    In today's digital age, business email compromise ("BEC") has become a threat to businesses and individuals. BEC is defined as "a criminal act where criminals illegally access...
    GlobalCorporate/Commercial Law
    ENS
    ENS
  • Article

    Land Invasion And Eviction

    A distinction must be drawn between trespassers and unlawful occupiers. Trespassers are persons that have accessed land without the permission of the land owner or person in control of the land.
    South AfricaReal Estate and Construction
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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    Harassment Orders: Why "Harm" Is The Hinge

    Saying "I feel harassed" is not enough. South Africa's Protection from Harassment Act 17 of 2011 gives swift, practical relief outside of domestic relationships...
    South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Barnard Inc.
    Barnard Inc.
  • Article

    New B-BBEE Regulations Demand Greater Transparency And Scrutiny

    A person found guilty of a fronting practice could face a fine and/or a prison sentence of up to 10 years.
    South AfricaCriminal Law
    ENS
    ENS
  • Article

    What The General Laws Amendment Bill Means For South Africa

    South Africa's removal from the Financial Action Task Force ("FATF") grey list in October 2025 represented an important milestone in the country's ongoing efforts to strengthen its anti money laundering...
    South AfricaAccounting and Audit
    ENS
    ENS
  • Article

    Corporate Investigations: FIC's Draft Guidance On Combating The Financing Of Terrorism And Anti-Money Laundering Measures Relating To NGOs

    On 16 October 2019, the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) released the Draft Public Compliance Communication No 103 (PCC103): Guidance on combating the financing of terrorism...
    South AfricaGovernment, Public Sector
    Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
    Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
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    South Africa Introduces Aggressive New Anti-Corruption Measures

    Corruption in South Africa has reached staggering proportions. Daily newspapers are rife with reports of widespread corruption in both the public and private sectors.
    South AfricaCriminal Law
    ENS
    ENS
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