Employee surveys critical to identify what workplace environment works best 5 August 2022 - Hybrid working. Remote. Productivity. The changes to workplace dynamics brought on by the pandemic are global. Throw in the added South African constraints of loadshedding, failing infrastructure and poor Internet access, and navigating the human factor of the “new normal” poses unique challenges.

Future-facing, bespoke HR toolkit manages employees in post-pandemic workplace 27 July 2022 - Human resources has always been tough. In our post-pandemic workplace, it’s even tougher, heightened by the blurred lines between work and home. People management has never been more complex or risky, and human resource professionals never more overwhelmed.

There is a fine line between extended absenteeism and desertion in the workplace. Desertion is often difficult for employers to prove, but they can still terminate a contract of employment by way of repudiation if the correct process is followed.

23 June 2022 - Corruption, government inefficiency and a lack of transparency and accountability are the biggest hurdles to unlocking Africa’s economic growth and potential, increasing access to justice and providing greater fairness and equality.

A discussion of recent reported judgments originally published in the June 2022 De Rebus and which have been discussed as and when they were published in the South African Law Reports - the All South African Law Reports, the South African Criminal Law Reports and the Butterworths Constitutional Law Reports.

In Deltamune (Pty) Ltd and Others v Tiger Brands Limited and Others [2022] 2 All SA 26 (SCA), the requirements of relevance (necessary and appropriate) and specificity (material facts) when issuing subpoenas.

In Knuttel NO and Others v Bhana and Others [2022] 2 All SA 201 (GJ), whether there is substantial compliance with the requirements for the signing and commissioning of a founding affidavit when done via a WhatsApp video call.

In Centre for Child Law v Director-General: Department of Home Affairs and Others 2020 (8) BCLR 1015 (2020 (6) SA 199) (ECG), s 10 of the Births and Deaths Registration Act invalid and inconsistent with the Constitution as an unmarried father can’t give notice of the birth of his child under his surname, in the absence of the child’s mother or without her consent.

In Theodosiou and Others v Schindlers Attorneys and Others [2022] 2 All SA 256 (GJ), effect of invalid contingency agreements on underlying settlement agreements and court’s discretion to inquire into the merits thereof.

In Gore NO and Another v Ward and Another [2022] 2 All SA 178 (WCC), liability for loss caused by fraudulent acts committed by company director, the authority of directors to control companies is vested and actual.

In Forum de Monitoria do Orçamento v Chang [2022] 2 All SA 157 (GJ), competing extradition requests, review of Minister’s decision, whether rational based on the relevant facts, and in conformity with the doctrine of legality.

In Democratic Alliance v National Commissioner of Correctional Services and Others [2022] 2 All SA 134 (GP), urgent application for a declaration of unlawfulness against the decision granting Mr Zuma medical parole under s 75(5) of the Correctional Services Act.

In Member of the Executive Council, Department of Education, Eastern Cape v Komani School and Office Suppliers CC t/a Komani Stationers [2022] 2 All SA 44 (SCA), liability of the state for a school payment owed to a creditor.

In Cornerstone Logistics (Pty) Ltd and Another v Zacpak Cape Town Depot (Pty) Ltd [2022] 2 All SA 13 (SCA), interpretation of indemnity clause – liability for customs duty, VAT, and other charges on goods initially stored in a warehouse and not exported.

LexisNexis SA calls on legal professionals to weigh in on compulsory community service proposals Public comment on draft regulations closes 20 June 202210 June 2022 - Proposed regulations governing compulsory community service for the legal profession may be out of kilter with their spirit and intention: to enhance meaningful access to justice.

LexisNexis SA calls on legal professionals to weigh in on compulsory community service proposals Public comment on draft regulations closes 20 June 202210 June 2022 - Proposed regulations governing compulsory community service for the legal profession may be out of kilter with their spirit and intention: to enhance meaningful access to justice.

Chief Registrar's Circular No. 01 of 2022: Companies Act 71 of 2008 and its impact on deeds registration procedures, repeal and replacement of Chief Registrar’s Circular No. 28 of 2013.

Employer guidance needed to deal with employee no-shows and workplace disruption. DURBAN, 27 May 2022 - More government intervention, legislation and regulation is needed to manage employer and employee relationships in times of unprecedented crisis and disaster, including pandemics, civil unrest and floods.

The LexisConvey Conveyancing Tables have been updated to reflect the recent changes to Deeds Office Fees and Conveyancing Fees Guidelines which came into effect on 16 May 2022.

The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) has published its most recent Conveyancing Fees Guidelines. These apply to instructions received as from 16 May 2022..