Adjusted Level 4 Regulations

South Africa has now been placed under the Adjusted level 4 lockdown regulations. The changes come into effect from 00:00am on 28 June 2021 until 11 July 2021  Please note that there is a nationwide curfew from 9pm to 4pm South Africans are urged to avoid travelling unnecessarily. Mask wearing is mandatory Wearing a cloth mask or similar covering the […]

Adjusted Level 3 Regulations

South Africa has now been placed under the Adjusted level 3 lockdown regulations. The changes come into effective from 00:00am on 16 June 2021 Please note that there is a nationwide curfew from 10pm to 4pm Mask Wearing is Mandatory – Wearing a cloth mask or similar covering the nose and mouth is mandatory in […]

To Zol or not to Zol

In a recent consideration the CCMA in South Africa explored the use of cannabis during working hours in the case of  Khumalo v Game Stores 2021. The employee was dismissed as he was found smoking a “zol” containing cannabis during his lunch break. The employee held that he was unfairly dismissed, as his cannabis consumption […]

Correspondent alert: Supreme Court of Appeal Practice Directives

Heads of Argument should be bound with the chronology table [Rule10(3(i))], Rule 10 and 10A Certificate Heads of Argument should include a list of all the authorities cited in the Heads of Argument In a separate bundle: Practice note plus a list of authorities [Rule10(3)(e)(i)] to be quoted in the support of the argument and shall […]

The Social Media Influencer and Image Rights in South Africa

In an age where social media is a part of the dominant pop culture and integrated businesses are commenced online, a need for the protection of personality rights has become essential. The development of social media platforms is moving at a faster pace and requires a meticulous scope of protection. In the case of celebrities, […]

Adjusted Level 2 Regulations

South Africa has now been placed under the Adjusted level 2 lockdown regulations The changes come into effective from 00:00am on 31 May 2021 Please note that there is a nationwide curfew from 11pm to 4pm Mandatory Mask-Wearing – Wearing a cloth mask or similar covering the nose and mouth is mandatory in public – […]

The Cybercrime Bill is now Law

Technological advances have led the path for new digital markets, but it also accounts for a new realm of criminality. South Africa has seen a boom in international cybercrime trends in recent years. Thus, the need to be informed and aware of what is considered criminal and what can be done legally to remedy the […]

POPI – What you need to know

Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) So what is the POPI exactly? The Protection of Personal Information Act (“POPIA”) has new legislative terms for organisations and could significantly change how organisations receive, use and review personal information of natural and juristic persons. The purpose of POPIA is to give effect to the Constitutional right of […]