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Can a Homeowners Association take over refuse removal from a local authority?

27 March 2024

With many local authorities struggling to provide municipal services to residents, a key question that arose in a recent case... was whether a Homeowners Association was entitled to take over the function of refuse removal from the local authority and whether the local authority was still entitled to charge for refuse removal.

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What to expect from the new draft Employment Equity Act Regulations

27 March 2024

The Employment Equity Amendment Act 4 of 2022 (“Amendment Act”) was introduced in April 2023 but the commencement date has... yet to be promulgated. To address the sectoral numerical targets provided for in the Amendment Act, new draft regulations were issued for comment on 1 February 2024 (“Draft Regulations”). In this article we take a look at the draft regulations and what they mean for employers.

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How liable is an owner for damage caused by animals?

26 March 2024

One has often read about owners being held liable for a dog attack on a person, but what about an... animal on the road which ends up causing an accident? Can the owner be held liable for the resulting damage?

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To click or to ink? Are electronically signed sale of property agreements valid in SA?

26 March 2024

In the current digital era, the use of electronic signatures has substantially increased, reshaping traditional practices with their convenience and... efficiency. From large corporations to small businesses, organisations are embracing electronic signatures to streamline processes and adapt to a digital business landscape. This article explores the validity of electronic signatures and specifically how it affects the validity of a sale of property agreement. 

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Can a Homeowners Association take over refuse removal from a local authority?

27 March 2024

With many local authorities struggling to provide municipal services to residents, a key question that arose in a recent case... was whether a Homeowners Association was entitled to take over the function of refuse removal from the local authority and whether the local authority was still entitled to charge for refuse removal.

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What to expect from the new draft Employment Equity Act Regulations

27 March 2024

The Employment Equity Amendment Act 4 of 2022 (“Amendment Act”) was introduced in April 2023 but the commencement date has... yet to be promulgated. To address the sectoral numerical targets provided for in the Amendment Act, new draft regulations were issued for comment on 1 February 2024 (“Draft Regulations”). In this article we take a look at the draft regulations and what they mean for employers.

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How liable is an owner for damage caused by animals?

26 March 2024

One has often read about owners being held liable for a dog attack on a person, but what about an... animal on the road which ends up causing an accident? Can the owner be held liable for the resulting damage?

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To click or to ink? Are electronically signed sale of property agreements valid in SA?

26 March 2024

In the current digital era, the use of electronic signatures has substantially increased, reshaping traditional practices with their convenience and... efficiency. From large corporations to small businesses, organisations are embracing electronic signatures to streamline processes and adapt to a digital business landscape. This article explores the validity of electronic signatures and specifically how it affects the validity of a sale of property agreement. 

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Best Legal Q&A 2019/2020

23 April 2020

Best Legal Q&A is a compilation of top legal articles written by legal professionals practising at member firms in the... Phatshoane Henney Group of Associated Law Firms. These articles have been written in response to real-life questions and scenarios encountered by professionals during 2019 across the Phatshoane Henney Group. The articles are written in a hands-on question and answer style offering practical solutions and recommendations that are plain to understand and easy to incorporate into everyday life. This publication is a useful reference tool for both informed and uninformed readers and should be kept at hand as a useful resource for answering some of those difficult daily legal questions.

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Phatshoane Henney Group Transformation Report 2018/19

09 April 2020

The Group Transformation Report for the periods 2018 and 2019 confirms the substantial progress being made by the Group in... advancing transformation and shows how the Group sets the standard for transformation in the legal industry.

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Phatshoane Henney Group Transformation Report 2016/17

01 March 2018

The Group Transformation Report for the periods 2016 and 2017 confirms the substantial progress being made by the Group in... advancing transformation and shows how the Group sets the standard for transformation in the legal industry.

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Phatshoane Henney Group spends over R50 million on BEE and transformation

29 June 2016

The Phatshoane Henney Group, South Africa’s largest association of independent law firms, has just released its first Group Transformation Report... to benchmark the impact of the Group on transformation in the country’s legal sector, notwithstanding the continuing absence of a clear legal sector BEE Charter.

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Our strength in numbers is to your advantage

13 August 2015

The strength, size and geographical location of the Phatshoane Henney Group of Associated Law Firms unlocks important value for clients... and contributes to Group firms setting new standards for the legal profession. 

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A shared philosophy that sets us apart

22 July 2015

The Phatshoane Henney Group of Associated Law Firms have adopted a philosophy shared by all member firms, forming the foundation... for each firm to set themselves apart as a new breed of law firm.

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