Technology constantly revolves and brings with it new opportunities for economic growth and development. Cloud services are one such technological development that has disrupted how businesses, organisations and private persons manage and store their data. Most people and businesses have migrated data management and IT solutions from the use of USBs, external hard drives, and hardware servers to cloud based [...]
A dress code is a set of rules, often written, with regards to clothing.[1] There was a recent incident where a customer was refused entry into a reputable store merely because of how she was dressed. But, do you, as a customer, ever glance at or read the store’s policy upon entry? Do customers have to adhere to the store’s [...]
King IV is a voluntary set of principles and leading practices that guides corporate governance, which is defined as ethical and effective leadership. It sets out the philosophy, practices, principles and outcomes which basically set the standard for corporate governance in South Africa. It applies to all organisations irrespective of the entity. There are 4 main outcomes that King IV [...]
Disclaimers are a good way for businesses to contract out of liability. Most businesses disclaim any improper or unlawful use or dissemination of information contained in an electronic message or attachment or any harm or loss resulting from malicious software, code or viruses contained in an electronic message. Generally, an email disclaimer may address issues such as confidentiality, copyright, contract [...]
It is interesting to note that there is now a growing number of places around the world that are refusing to accept paper money payments. There are even communities that exist where merchants often frown upon using paper money. Take the declining use of cash in Sweden, Kenya and China for example, South Africa may not be too far behind. [...]
Biometrics is often presented as the most ergonomic and effective way of organising access control. And this is probably the case! Local Swedish authorities reported that teachers were spending 17,000 hours a year reporting on attendance[1]. Given this shocking statistic, facial recognition at the classroom entrance could well be a very attractive option… The Swedish Data Protection Authority (the “Swedish [...]
Promotional competitions and prize draws are one of the ways in which businesses increase sales of goods and services, while creating brand awareness among consumers.[1] Such competitions can be entered into via television, radio, company websites, newspapers as well as social media platforms. The Consumer Protection Act[2] (“CPA”) regulates promotional competitions or prize draws in South Africa. Part E of [...]
The practice directive (“directive”) applies to both the Pretoria and Johannesburg High Courts. The provisions of the directive prevail over any provision in the practice manuals of either court. Some of the changes brought by the directive Application for trial dates will resume on 1 August 2019. When a summons is issued (a court stamp is affixed to the summons [...]
South Africa's Minister of Communications has released the long awaited Policy on High Demand Spectrum and Policy Direction on the Licensing of a Wireless Open Access Network ("WOAN"). This puts the wheels in motion to release much needed frequency spectrum, with the WOAN getting preferential treatment in the 700, 800 and MHz bands. Click on the link below for the [...]
Last week’s SONA made me think of a young petrol attendant I met in the rural Eastern Cape. He was eloquent, erudite and perfect for a business process outsourcing centre (BPO) type job, like a call centre. After last week’s address, a smart city, or smart village, could well be bringing that BPO job to him. There are legal and [...]
