“With surety stronger than Achilles’ arm” (Shakespeare) Creditors of a company in business rescue can, per a recent High Court decision, still sue the sureties. Although the company itself is protected from legal action by its creditors, there is no…
Alcohol and your Employees – A Toxic mix with a Twist of Law
The “Silly Season” is upon us, and as always alcohol will play a big part in many of the festivities. But as a responsible employer what do you do about an employee who turns up for work drunk (or on…
Estate Agent’s Commission: “Effective Cause” Is Not Enough
Both property sellers and estate agents need to know the downside of not recording, clearly and in writing, the exact circumstances in which a seller must pay commission to an agent. The agent’s claim: R500k To illustrate – in a…
Are all unsolicited emails necessarily SPAM emails?
With the introduction of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, Act No. 25 of 2002 (“the ECT Act”) unsolicted emails now have a legal definition and must meet certain requirements. SPAM per se is not illegal in South Africa. However, if…