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Strict liability and employers’ approach to the Occupational Health and Safety Act: Lessons from Joubert v Buscor Proprietary Limited

In Joubert v Buscor Joubert v Buscor Proprietary Limited (2013/13116) ZAGPPHC 1024, the application of strict liability under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHSA) remains significant. This case underscores the obligations of employers not only to their direct employees but also to third parties and subcontractors who may be impacted by their activities

Objecting to an additional assessment: When playing possum isn’t an option

When a taxpayer is aggrieved by an assessment raised by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), the first step in disputing this is to file an objection under section 104 of the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011 (TAA). In the recent case of Dr X and Dr X Inc v Commissioner, SARS (52/2023), the Tax Court dealt with the importance of complying with the requirements of Rule 7(2)(b) of the dispute resolution rules promulgated under section 103 of the TAA (Rules) in order for an objection to be valid. The Tax Court also clarified some of these prescribed requirements.

Businesses must align with Amended Employment Equity (EE) Act to secure state contracts

Temporary relief: Supreme Court suspends the Court of Appeal’s declaration of the Finance Act, 2023 as unconstitutional

The Supreme Court of Kenya (SC) has, through a ruling issued on 20 August 2024, suspended the Court of Appeal’s (CoA) judgment delivered on 31 July 2024, which had declared the entire Finance Act, 2023 (Act) unconstitutional. Details on the CoA’s decision can be found in our alert here . In this alert, we discuss the key findings of the SC and examine what they mean for Kenya’s tax regime

The dangers of social media use in the workplace

Advancements in technological gadgets such as smart phones and laptops, as well as the recent breakthroughs made in artificial intelligence, have undoubtedly made our lives easier by enabling us to access information seemingly at the speed oflight. 

Keeping up with the deponents: Can an affidavit be commissioned virtually?

The Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act 16 of 1963 (Act), read alongside the Regulations Governing the Administration of Oaths (Regulations) promulgated in terms of section 10 of the Act, regulates the commissioning ofaffidavits.