Greater scrutiny by environmental non-profit organisations anticipated

Can business rescue assist in avoiding the illusion of false optimism

Tobie Jordaan, Head of our Business Rescue, Restructuring & Insolvency sector was on Michael Avery's show on Fine Music Radio.

The significant impact of our Pro Bono & Human Rights practice in 2023

Capital vs Revenue: Swapping assets doesn’t swap their nature

Section 42 of the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 (ITA) is a cornerstone of the so called ‘corporate rules’ in the ITA. Should certain conditions be met, this section provides roll-over relief to a taxpayer where that taxpayer exchanges an asset for shares in a company.

Employer Defamation - Can an employee be defamed during a workplace investigation?

Employers and managers need to be cautious with statements and correspondence circulated during the course of an investigation or disciplinary process, as the publication of these may constitute defamation.

Court confirms the rights of pregnant and lactating women and children under six to free healthcare

On Friday, 14 April CDH’s Pro Bono & Human Rights practice celebrated victory in one of its long-standing matters concerning the enforcement of the rights of pregnant and lactating women and children to free healthcare. The practice represented the public interest law organisation, Section 27, and three individual applicants, to challenge the validity of Gauteng provincial legislation, departmental policies and practices which have been used to deny migrant and undocumented pregnant and lactating women and children under six free healthcare to which they are entitled, in health facilities across the province.

Re-employed or re-instated after a dismissal: Who is liable for the arrear retirement fund contributions

An award won by a dismissed employee for re-employment or reinstatement after an unfair or unlawful dismissal would generally have different effects on past retirement fund contributions. Typically, the rules of a retirement fund would provide for the termination of membership on the dismissal of the employee. Also, the obligation of the employer for payment of contributions would cease from the date of dismissal.