Projects and Infrastructure Matters

Further refinements to the corporate rollover relief provisions

Empowering cyber-resilience in South African conveyancing: Navigating challenges and crafting solutions

In the ever-evolving landscape of property transactions, conveyancing has undergone a transformative shift from traditional, paper-bound practices to a digital era marked by efficiency and accessibility. However, with these advancements comes a formidable adversary – cybercrime. This article delves into the multifaceted challenges posed by cyber threats in South African conveyancing and offers proactive solutions to fortify the integrity of property transactions.

Employee vs Independent Contractor vs TES

The test for determining who is an employee and who is an independent contractor differs with reference to persons who earns above or below the threshold in terms of s6(3) of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 (BCEA). An independent contractor, unlike TES employees, is not an employee either of the client or the TES. Independent contractors render services for a fee, whereas a TES provides labour to a client for reward. Ultimately the test is always substance over form and the nature of the agreement is not definitive.

The EEA Amendments & Draft Regulations: The impact and why employers must submit representations

Imraan Mahomed led the discussion with JJ van der Walt on the expected, yet rather uncertain, impact of the imminent promulgation of the EEA amendments and the recently published draft regulations proposing eighteen economic sectors and numerical targets determined by the Minister.

CIPC implements a beneficial ownership register to boost transparency and curb money laundering

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has established a Beneficial Ownership (BO) register, which will serve as a repository of natural persons who own or exercise control over legal entities registered with the CIPC.

Leadership evolution within the ranks at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) announces significant leadership shifts in its industry-leading Corporate & Commercial (C&C) practice, and its Mining & Minerals sector, effective 1 July 2023.