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What happens once the horse has bolted.

What happens once the horse has bolted.

More often than not, when a dismissal sanction is looming, employees enter into mutual separation agreements with employers to avoid tainted employment track records. Some employers, with the hope of avoiding unfair dismissal disputes before the Commission for...

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STAY AWAY versus PROTEST ACTION

STAY AWAY versus PROTEST ACTION

In the South African Employment arena there is an increase in stay aways which are called by Political Parties and/or Trade Union Movements. As a result of the flaling economy in South Africa and the growing dissatisfaction relating to service delivery, etc., stay...

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Delictual liability in the workplace.

Delictual liability in the workplace.

In the recent judgment of Hobongwana v Benteler South Africa (Pty) Ltd [2023] ZAECQBHC  (6 February 2023), the court found that Benteler was liable for the damages suffered by an independent contractor for the injuries he sustained whilst executing an inherently...

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Release From Curatorship in Asset Forfeiture Matters

Release From Curatorship in Asset Forfeiture Matters

The issue of asset forfeiture has long created a bone of contention between the public interests and one’s constitutional rights. Granted, the soaring crime levels in South Africa has necessitated tough measures by the State as a tool to combat said threats especially...

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Introducing Our Dynamic Trio

Introducing Our Dynamic Trio

Johannesburg and Cape Town, 17 November 2022 – Today marks an auspicious occasion within the revered halls of Fairbridges Wertheim Becker (FWB) with the appointment from 1 March 2023 of Adela Petersen to the role of Managing Partner, Lucinda Verster as Deputy Managing...

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Terralex Leadership Programme 2022

Terralex Leadership Programme 2022

Congratulations to Julia Penn and Dhahini Naidu who completed the Terralex leadership programme last week. The programme is designed for individuals who among other things have demonstrated leadership potential. Terralex member firms can nominate two individuals to...

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Insurance & Reinsurance Newsletter – November 2022

Insurance & Reinsurance Newsletter – November 2022

The latest issue of our Insurance & Reinsurance Newsletter (8 November 2022) is out now! In this issue: PPR and TCF Principles put to the test. Teacher knows best. Municipality liable for failure to cover a water drain on the road. Pedestrians and athletes owe...

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No horsing around: A precedent-setting judgment.

No horsing around: A precedent-setting judgment.

No horsing around: A precedent-setting judgment. For over 40 years, two POLO brands have co-existed on the South African retail market: POLO by Ralph Lauren, an international brand by an American designer retailing perfume and cosmetic products, and LA Group...

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker JHB Office Launch Cocktail Party

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker JHB Office Launch Cocktail Party

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker was pleased to host a cocktail event for clients and colleagues on Thursday 10 March and officially unveil their new office premises at 2 Pybus Road in Sandton. Judge K Satchwell was the guest speaker and addressed those in attendance on...

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The Nuclear War

The Nuclear War

South Africa's ongoing struggle for a reliable energy source: nuclear v renewable energy A month after suspending Peter Becker from the Board of the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR), the Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe on Friday 25 February 2022...

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