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Promulgation Of The Railway Safety Act 30 Of 2024

At present the National Railway Safety Regulator Act 16 of 2002 applies to the safety management of certain railways. The Act does, however, not apply to a railway in a mine which is underground...

South Africa Transport

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ENS

Infrastructure: Africa's Economic Catalyst

Infrastructure development plays a pivotal role in driving economic growth and improving living standards in developing countries, particularly in Africa. From transportation networks to energy...

South Africa Transport

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Andersen in South Africa

Transport, Trade And Logistics Update

A new form of security following the declaration of general average (GA) has the market wondering if a real change has occurred. In brief, the answer is a resounding "no", although the process is slightly...

South Africa Transport

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Industry Highlight: Electric Vehicles In Africa | #MobilityMinute (Video)

In this Mobility Minute, Practice Leader of Sub-Saharan Africa Lunga Mani shares insights on the intersection of immigration and Africa's electric vehicle industry.

South Africa Transport

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Fragomen

Can Ownership Of An Article Be Transferred By Constitutum Possessorium If The Seller Is Not In Possession Of The Article?

South Africa Transport

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ENS

Food Delivery Scooters And Road Accidents – Can You Claim From The RAF?

South Africa Transport

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Adams & Adams

SA Shipowning Company: A Work In Progress

South Africa Transport

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Private Estate Speeding Fines – Part 2: Clearing Up Some Common Misconceptions About Estates Issuing Fines To Homeowners Following The Mount Edgecombe-Case

South Africa Transport

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Barnard Inc.

South Africa's New Plan To Bolster Electric Vehicle Production

Worldwide Transport

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Songhai Advisory LLP

The Proposed Gautrain Expansion Project: A White Elephant?

South Africa Transport

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Barnard Inc.

Is It Legal To Charge Fines For Speeding Transgressions In Estates To A Homeowner's Levies?

South Africa Transport

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Barnard Inc.

South Africa Seeks SOE Reform As Parliament Probes Airline Sale

South Africa Transport

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Songhai Advisory LLP

The High And Low Road Scenarios For South Africa According To Magda Wierzycka

South Africa Transport

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Barnard Inc.

Festive Season Car Crashes: Who Can Claim From The RAF?

South Africa Transport

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Adams & Adams

Trade And Taxes Pre Budget Speech Podcast (Video)

South Africa Tax

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SNG Grant Thornton

Africa Competition Law Quarterly Round-Up

South Africa Anti-trust

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

South Africa Government

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Capital Markets Comparative Guide

South Africa Commercial

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Fasken South Africa

#SABudget2025: Is There Still A Chance Of The VAT Rate Being Reconsidered?

South Africa Tax

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ENS

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Can Ownership Of An Article Be Transferred By Constitutum Possessorium If The Seller Is Not In Possession Of The Article?

A recent judgment from the High Court in Johannesburg explores whether ownership of an object may pass to another by virtue of the principle of constitutum possessorium...

South Africa Transport

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Legal Explainer: The Possible Mango Airlines Sale In The Context Of Business Rescue

It has been reported that airline carrier Mango, currently under business rescue, may be purchased and that the practitioner is awaiting confirmation of funding as well as a bank guarantee from a potential buyer.

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

South Africa Seeks SOE Reform As Parliament Probes Airline Sale

South Africa is considering measures to strengthen governance and improve efficiency at ailing state-owned enterprises such as South African Airways...

South Africa Transport

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Songhai Advisory LLP

Africa's Top 10 Stories: January 2021

South Africa Strategy

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Adams & Adams

Ports, Transport And Logistics Sector News Round-Up, 18/2020 (28 September – 9 October 2020)

South Africa Transport

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Bowmans

Watch This Space: South Africa's Space Exploration Industry Primed For Lift-Off

South Africa Transport

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ENS

Expanding Your Data Governance Policies To Accommodate Drone Data

South Africa Privacy

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ENS

Without DRONE-ing On: A Legal Overview Of Drones In South Africa

South Africa Transport

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Clyde & Co

New Potential Regulation For South Africa's Transport Sector?

South Africa Transport

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Marine/ Shipping

Transport, Trade And Logistics Update

A new form of security following the declaration of general average (GA) has the market wondering if a real change has occurred. In brief, the answer is a resounding "no", although the process is slightly...

South Africa Transport

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Norton Rose Fulbright

SA Shipowning Company: A Work In Progress

To its credit, the DoT recognised these challenges, probably in advance of publication, even if they could not express those reservations publicly.

South Africa Transport

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Norton Rose Fulbright

High Court Sets Aside B-BBEE Commission's Adverse Findings: Is It Time To Rethink Your Owner-driver Scheme?

A recent South African High Court decision sets aside a Broad-Based Economic Empowerment ("B-BBEE") Commission finding of fronting against Cargo Carriers (Pty) Ltd relating to its owner-driver initiative ("ODI")/scheme.

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

The Belt And Road Initiative

Worldwide Government

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Smit & Van Wyk

Africa's Top 10 Stories: January 2021

South Africa Strategy

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Adams & Adams

Ports, Transport And Logistics Sector News Round-Up, 3/2021 (8 – 19 February 2021)

South Africa Transport

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Bowmans

Ports, Transport And Logistics Sector News Round-Up, 18/2020 (28 September – 9 October 2020)

South Africa Transport

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Bowmans

Ports, Transport And Logistics Sector News Round-Up, 20/2020 (26 October – 6 November)

South Africa Transport

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Bowmans

Covid-19: South Africa – Signs Of Improvement In Shipping

South Africa Transport

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Bowmans

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Rail, Road & Cycling

Policyholder vs. Insurer: A Legal Showdown Over A Repudiated Claim

On 12 April 2021, the policyholder, Mr Mavela, was involved in a motor vehicle collision on the R26 road between Hobhouse and Wepener in the Free State Province.

South Africa Insurance

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Adams & Adams

The Legality Of Impounding Taxi Vehicles

The taxi industry plays a pivotal role in South Africa, providing essential transport for people who commute to places of work and education.

South Africa Criminal

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ENS

No Tracker, No Payout: Court Denies Motor Insurance Claim!

On 31 January 2025, the Pretoria High Court delivered a judgment in a motor insurance case in which the insurer rejected the policyholder's claim following the theft of their vehicle.

South Africa Insurance

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Adams & Adams

Promulgation Of The Railway Safety Act 30 Of 2024

South Africa Transport

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ENS

Infrastructure: Africa's Economic Catalyst

South Africa Transport

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Andersen in South Africa

How Does A Porsche Sound To You?

South Africa IP

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ENS

Industry Highlight: Electric Vehicles In Africa | #MobilityMinute (Video)

South Africa Transport

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Fragomen

The Power Of A Court To Set Aside Settlement Agreements

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Settlement Agreements: Can Courts Unilaterally Alter Their Terms?

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

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Industry Highlight: Electric Vehicles In Africa | #MobilityMinute (Video)

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Fragomen

Repositioning The Aviation Sector In Nigeria For Revenue Generation And Growth: Role Of Legislation (Video)

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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