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National Small Enterprise Amendment Act: Changes afoot?

On 27 September 2024, the President brought into operation certain sections of the National Small Enterprise Amendment Act 21 of 2024 (Amendment Act), which amends the National Small Enterprise Act 102 of 1996 (Principal Act). The Amendment Act was assented to by the President on 18 July 2024 and aims, inter alia , to enhance support for small and medium businesses as part of broadening participation in the economy for a greater number of South Africans. This is to enable an equitable trading environment for small enterprises, through the provision of affordable and effective access to justice, and to empower the Minister of Small Business Development (Minister) to declare certain practices in relation to small enterprises to be prohibited as unfair trading practices.

The National Health Insurance and Employee Benefits

Aadil Patel, Head of Employment Law practice and the Government & State-Owned Entities sector teamed up with Fiona Leppan, a Director in the Employment Law practice, for a recent feature in Business Day's Public Sector supplement. Together, they explored the topic, " The National Health Insurance and Employee Benefits ."

Certain Companies Act Amendments Are Now in Force – What You Need to Know

Talk about "hitting the ground running" in the new year, for corporate law atleast. The President has proclaimed that certain sections of the Companies Amendment Act, 16 of 2024 and the entirety of the Companies Second Amendment Act, 17 of 2024, are now in force with effect from 27 December 2024.

Avoid costly mistakes: Why formal agreements are critical in mutual separations

What happens when a resignation is agreed upon without the clarity of a formal written agreement? The recent case of Mwenda v Afri Business LLP and Another KEELRC 2346 highlights the potential legal minefield employers face when mutual separations are not documented properly. While the court ruled in favour of the employer, the lack of a formal agreement nearly turned the tide in favour of the claimant. This case serves as a stark reminder that in employment matters, especially separations, formality and clarity are key to protecting your business from unnecessary disputes.

Estate Planning for women-owned businesses

Join Trusts & Estates practice Director, Emily West as she sits down with Practice Head, Gretchen Barkhuizen-Barbosa to discuss a critical yet often overlooked topic: Estate Planning for Women-Owned Businesses in South Africa.

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