Small Claims Court limit rises to R30 000: What you need to know
The higher ceiling opens the door to larger claims from August, but monetary value is only one test for whether a dispute qualifies.
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When a misdirected email becomes a POPIA enforcement case
The enforcement notice suggests that internal, accidental disclosures can still become reportable security compromises with formal regulatory consequences.
Commentators flag key uncertainties in draft exchange control proposals
Exchanges say the draft could affect routine crypto use, while one legal analysis questions whether the framework is truly more permissive.
New employment equity regulations raise the stakes for employers
With the 2025 Employment Equity Regulations now in effect, designated employers must align with stricter sectoral targets or face stiff penalties – unless they can justify non-compliance.
New draft code on dismissals: what employers need to know
The guidelines provide for more flexibility, particularly for small businesses, while redefining how issues such as misconduct and poor performance are handled.
What employers need to know about the revised employment equity targets
The draft regulations for sector-specific numerical targets raise legal questions amid the upcoming amendments to the Employment Equity Act.
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 trustees should know about the amendments to the Trust Property Control Act
Among other things, trustees are obliged to keep adequate records in relation to beneficial ownership.
