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Following the “Schrems 2” decision from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on 16 July 2020 invalidating the privacy shield((The Court of Justice invalidates Decision...
Section 1 of the Companies Act, 71 of 2008 (“the Companies Act”) defines a director as a member of the board of a company, as contemplated in section 66, or an alternate director of a company and includes any person
On 1 February 2022, section 58 (2) of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) came into full operation. This section relates to application for prior authorisation
Social media refers to forms of electronic communication through which users create online communities to share information, ideas, personal messages, videos and other content.
Social media is abuzz with the latest Netflix documentary “The Tinder Swindler”. This documentary follows the lives of three women who were swindled by a con artist, who lured them into a romantic relationship on Tinder.
In South Africa, commissioners of oaths are regulated by the Justices of The Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act (“the Act”).
On 1 December 2021, certain parts of the Cybercrimes Act, 19 of 2020 came into full effect. The Cybercrimes Act seeks to address the rise of crimes that are now committed online due to the use of the internet and
The recent death of a veteran actor, Patrick Shai set tongues wagging after it was reported that he committed suicide following alleged cyberbullying((Kedibone Modise "Somizi Mhlongo probes if cyberbullying played a part in Patrick Shai’s passing" IOL news 25 January
In a democratic society, the government has a crucial role in ensuring that it meets its service delivery obligations to its citizens.
The Pretoria High Court, today, granted an urgent interdict compelling South Africa’s Department of Basic Education (“the Department”) to publish matric results on various media platforms.
Following the “Schrems 2” decision from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on 16 July 2020 invalidating the privacy shield((The Court of Justice invalidates Decision...
Section 1 of the Companies Act, 71 of 2008 (“the Companies Act”) defines a director as a member of the board of a company, as contemplated in section 66, or an alternate director of a company and includes any person
On 1 February 2022, section 58 (2) of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) came into full operation. This section relates to application for prior authorisation
Social media refers to forms of electronic communication through which users create online communities to share information, ideas, personal messages, videos and other content.
Social media is abuzz with the latest Netflix documentary “The Tinder Swindler”. This documentary follows the lives of three women who were swindled by a con artist, who lured them into a romantic relationship on Tinder.
In South Africa, commissioners of oaths are regulated by the Justices of The Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act (“the Act”).
On 1 December 2021, certain parts of the Cybercrimes Act, 19 of 2020 came into full effect. The Cybercrimes Act seeks to address the rise of crimes that are now committed online due to the use of the internet and
The recent death of a veteran actor, Patrick Shai set tongues wagging after it was reported that he committed suicide following alleged cyberbullying((Kedibone Modise "Somizi Mhlongo probes if cyberbullying played a part in Patrick Shai’s passing" IOL news 25 January
In a democratic society, the government has a crucial role in ensuring that it meets its service delivery obligations to its citizens.
The Pretoria High Court, today, granted an urgent interdict compelling South Africa’s Department of Basic Education (“the Department”) to publish matric results on various media platforms.
Commercial Law
Zandile Mthabela

THE REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS UNDER THE COMPANIES ACT

Section 1 of the Companies Act, 71 of 2008 (“the Companies Act”) defines a director as a member of the board of a company, as contemplated in section 66, or an alternate director of a company and includes any person occupying the position of a director or alternate director, by whatever name designated. 

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Commercial Law
Melody Musoni

POPIA and Prior Authorisation

On 1 February 2022, section 58 (2) of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) came into full operation.  This section relates to application for prior authorisation

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Commercial Law
Kelly Lekaise

In Plain English: The Cybercrimes Act in a Nutshell

On 1 December 2021, certain parts of the Cybercrimes Act, 19 of 2020 came into full effect.  The Cybercrimes Act seeks to address the rise of crimes that are now committed online due to the use of the internet and various emerging technologies. 

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Media and OTT
Zandile Mthabela

CRIMINALISATION OF CYBERBULLYING IN SOUTH AFRICA

The recent death of a veteran actor, Patrick Shai set tongues wagging after it was reported that he committed suicide following alleged cyberbullying((Kedibone Modise “Somizi Mhlongo probes if cyberbullying played a part in Patrick Shai’s passing” IOL news 25 January 2022.))

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