South Africa: Marine/ Shipping

Attractive new shipping provisions in South Africa’s new Taxation Laws Amendment bill go some way in showing that the government is serious about taking steps to revive South Africa’s rather sleepy international shipping sector.

Legal professional privilege, also known as attorney-client privilege, is an important concept to keep in mind with regard to any situation where litigation has been commenced or is imminent. In terms of this doctrine, evidence which is otherwise admissible may be rendered immune from disclosure to the other side on the grounds that these are confidential communications between an attorney and his or her client.

The Alina II judgment handed down by the Western Cape High Court under case number AC47/2010 in January 2013 is important as it highlights the robust approach taken by our courts with regard to evidence of ownership when it comes to arrests.