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New South African Plant Breeders' Rights Law Comes Into Effect

South Africa's new Plant Breeders' Rights Act 12 of 2018 (new Act) has, by proclamation in the Government Gazette of 6 June 2025, been deemed to have been in effect since 1 June 2025.

South Africa Government

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Adams & Adams

What The New Expropriation Act Means For Landowners And Reform In South Africa

The expropriation of property is a significant legal and political issue in South Africa, particularly in the context of land reform and redressing historical injustices.

South Africa Government

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Why South African Entrepreneurs Should Consider Setting Up Offshore To Attract Foreign Investment

South Africa boasts the most advanced, broad-based economy in sub-Saharan Africa, which offers a wide range of opportunities to South African business owners and foreign investors alike.

South Africa Government

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The Sovereign Group

When Is A Tender Bid Considered Too Low? – The Undercut

Just because someone's selling burgers for 5 bucks doesn't mean they're plotting to bankrupt McDonald's, sometimes, they're just really good at flipping patties fast.

South Africa Government

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Expired Bid Evaluation Committee Appointment – The Rotten Egg

South Africa Government

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Key Insights Into The Amended Treasury Regulation 16

South Africa Government

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Fasken

2024: Doing Business In South Africa

South Africa Government

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World Law Group

Intersections Of Judicial Review And Internal Appeal Remedies In Administrative Law

South Africa Government

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

The Constitutional Court Puts An End To Unfair Levies/Taxes Imposed On Indigenous Communities

South Africa Government

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Adams & Adams

Purposive Or Literal? Balancing Procedural Formalities And Access To Justice Under Section 2(2) Of The State Liability Act.

South Africa Government

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Understanding The Complexities Of Offshore Investments For South Africans

South Africa Government

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The Sovereign Group

Simplifying To Save Gauteng's Judicial System

South Africa Government

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Webber Wentzel

Private Sector Participation In Service Delivery: Legal And Ethical Challenges

South Africa Government

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ENS

State Owned Enterprises Bill: Elevating The Public Voice Through Open Consultation

South Africa Government

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ENS

The X Corp (Formerly Twitter) Patent Infringement Drama

South Africa IP

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ENS

Primary Obligations vs Secondary Obligations And Accepting Repudiation – Be Careful What You Wish For

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

AI On Trial: Embarking On An AI POC

South Africa Technology

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ENS

The Apple vs. Optis Patent Dispute: A Lesson In Patent Infringement And Licensing

South Africa IP

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Shaping Future-Ready Internal Audit Leaders: The Role Of Learning, Mentorship, And Innovation (Video)

South Africa Accounting

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SNG Grant Thornton

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New South African Plant Breeders' Rights Law Comes Into Effect

South Africa's new Plant Breeders' Rights Act 12 of 2018 (new Act) has, by proclamation in the Government Gazette of 6 June 2025, been deemed to have been in effect since 1 June 2025.

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What The New Expropriation Act Means For Landowners And Reform In South Africa

The expropriation of property is a significant legal and political issue in South Africa, particularly in the context of land reform and redressing historical injustices.

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Expired Bid Evaluation Committee Appointment – The Rotten Egg

Imagine trying to bake a cake with an expired ingredient, one bad egg and you end up with a disaster instead of a dessert. That's exactly what happened when one member's...

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HC v CC: Another Step To Achieve Gender Equity In Divorce Matters

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National Treasury Proposes Further Companies Act Amendments In Connection With Disclosure Of Companies' Shareholding

On 19 December 2024, the National Treasury published the Draft General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill, 2024 (Draft Bill) for public comment.

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South Africa Makes Further Progress In Strengthening Measures For FATF Compliance

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What, The FIC, Is Beneficial Ownership?

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The Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 Of 2001

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FW

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Just because someone's selling burgers for 5 bucks doesn't mean they're plotting to bankrupt McDonald's, sometimes, they're just really good at flipping patties fast.

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