COMPENSATION FOR VACCINE RELATED INJURIES
The concept of mandatory vaccination policies has been widely publicised in 2022 and it remains a controversial topic which continues to divide opinion amongst the nation. As recently as 21 January 2022, in the matter of TM v Goldrush Group (GAJB 24054-21), the...
WHAT IS THE TRUE PURPOSE OF A SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM?
Background: Subpoena duces tecum is a Latin term which means “you shall bring with you” and is a mechanism catered for in terms of South African common law. The South African rules of court allow a party to litigation proceedings to compel a witness to produce any...
THE INS AND OUTS OF THE COMPANIES AMENDMENT BILL
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (“DTIC”) recently held a briefing on the Draft Companies Amendment bill 2021 (“Bill”), which follows the Draft Companies Amendment Bill of 2018. The Bill proposes various amendments to the Companies Act No. 71 of 2008...
UPDATE ON THE CYBERCRIMES ACT NO. 19 OF 2020
VDMA previously reported on the Cybercrimes Act No. 19 of 2020 (“Cybercrimes Act”) on 22 June 2021 which at that stage, was to come into effect on a date to be proclaimed in the Government Gazette. In broad terms, the Cybercrimes Act aims to align South Africa’s...