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No Refunds | No returns

In our current economic climate, the last thing you need is a supplier that makes it difficult, or flatly refuses, to refund you when the delivered good either does not meet your expectations or is generally not suitable for use. Several online shops operating on...

POPIA D-DAY

01 July 2021 marks the end of the grace period and the operative provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) have now come into effect. Companies must ensure that their business practices in respect to the manner that they collect, store...

Share buybacks: what directors need to know now

The rules of engagement are ever changing when it comes to governing a company, an unsurprising fact given the dynamic nature of business. To add to this, constant developments in the law means that directors need to remain abreast of the dos and don’ts of running a business.
Product liability in our driverless future

Product liability in our driverless future

Technology is infiltrating every area of our lives, and driving is no exception. As cars become smarter, it seems that we are getting closer to a driverless future that was imagined in the 80s and 90s. A number of modern vehicles have features that are aligned with a...

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With great authority comes great accountability

With great authority comes great accountability

Companies are the lifeblood of our economy and directors provide the requisite direction to these corporate bodies. Section 66 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 ("Companies Act” or “Act”) in particular, vests a substantial amount of authority in the board of a company....

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The Digital Migration: Unfounded or Warranted?

The Digital Migration: Unfounded or Warranted?

Telegram founder Pavel Durov recently called the move away from WhatsApp “the largest digital migration in human history” as millions of WhatsApp users migrated to “overnight” popular alternatives such as Signal and Telegram. This digital migration was precipitated by...

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South African Directorships 101

South African Directorships 101

As a nation, we are slowly trying to rise from the ashes created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many have been adversely affected by the impact of this global pandemic and our economy is not an exception. With a negative growth rate, things are looking tough and it is...

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The gradual unpacking of POPIA

The gradual unpacking of POPIA

2020 has seen the implementation of various laws and regulations, adding to the litany of these laws and regulations is the much anticipated data protection law which is almost becoming fully operational. On 22 June, the President of South...

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