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Does being (falsely) accused of racism amount to unfair discrimination?

Section 6 of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (EEA) prohibits unfair discrimination and provides that harassment of an employee is a form of unfair discrimination.

Seminar Recording | Director Law Developments Seminar

Prerequisites of an informal charge: Does the mere deposit of an original title deed with a lender create an informal charge?

The sanctity of contracts as a cornerstone of commercial transactions cannot be overstated. Kenyan courts generally uphold contracts freely entered into by parties, save where such contracts contravene statutes or public policy, or are unconscionable, or their enforcement would result in unjust enrichment.

Annual increase to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) – Effective 1 March 2025

The National Minimum Wage Act 9 of 2018 (Act) was enacted to advance economic development and social justiceby, inter alia , improving the wages of the lowest paid workers, and protecting workers from unreasonably low wages by establishing the national minimum wage (NMW).

When a grant isn’t ‘free’: Understanding the tax treatment of government grants under section 12P

Government grants play an important role in supporting South African businesses, particularly in sectors targeted for development or transformation. However, the assumption that such grants are automatically tax free is incorrect. In terms of the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 (Act), government grants could be included in gross income unless a specific exemption applies or they are of a capital nature.

Expanding the list of zero-rated foodstuffs: Will it really benefit the poor?

In his opening of Parliament address on 18 July 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that the Government of National Unity will look to expand the basket of essential food items exempt from value-added tax (VAT) and undertake a comprehensive review of administered prices. Subsequently, politicians, members of Parliament, trade unions, the South African Poultry Association and the Red Meat Producers Organisation have all called for the expansion of the list of zero-ratedfoodstuffs.