Credit Insurance and Covid-19
By Lisa Schmidt- Associate and Marc Gevers – Candidate Attorney This article was originally published on the Schindlers website on 15th April 2020: https://www.schindlers.co.za/2020/credit-insurance-and-covid-19/ INTRODUCTION COVID-19’s economic effect has left many consumers and businesses in dire need for what is termed a “payment holiday” in respect of their current credit owed to banks, landlords, suppliers…
Working From Home In Sectional Title Schemes
By Chantelle Gladwin-Wood (Partner), Lauren Squier (Associate), MarcGevers (Candidate Attorney) and Jarrod van der Heever (CandidateAttorney) This article was originally published on the Schindlers website on 15th April 2020: https://www.schindlers.co.za/2020/working-from-home-in-sectional-title-schemes/ Introduction COVID-19 has irrevocably changed and challenged the way that we do business in South Africa and the rest of the world. Businesses have been forced…
Statement By President Cyril Ramaphosa On Further Economic And Social Measures In Response To The Covid-19 Epidemic
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Business For SA COVID-19 EIG Summary
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President to Outline Expanded Covid-19 Economic and Social Relief
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation this evening – Tuesday, 21 April 2020 – on additional economic and social relief measures that form part of the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The President’s address flows from recent deliberations at Cabinet, the National Coronavirus Command Council, the President’s Coordinating Council, and the National Economic…
Business For SA – Daily Update 20th April 2020
Originally posted on the Business For SA website: https://www.businessforsa.org/important-call-to-all-businesses/ To find out about temporary relief for employers and employees through the UIF, go to https://www.businessforsa.org/c-19-ters-benefit-what-you-need-to-know/ GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SPAZA SHOPS AND GENERAL DEALERS SUPPORT SCHEME The Department of Small Business Development has announced GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SPAZA SHOPS AND GENERAL DEALERS SUPPORT…
Guidelines for Participation in the Spaza Shops and General Dealers Support Scheme
The Department of Small Business Development announces guidelines for participation in the SPAZA shops and general dealers support scheme in partnership with NEDBANK which opened on Saturday, 18 April 2020.
The Impact Of Unforseen Events On Contractual Implications – Force Majeure/Impossibility Of Performance
Contributors: Marius van Rensburg – Partner This article was originally published on the Schindlers website on 6th April 2020: https://www.schindlers.co.za/2020/the-impact-of-unforeseen-events-on-contractual-implications-force-majeure-impossibility-of-performance/ INTRODUCTION The purpose of this article is to explore the impact of COVID-19 and the resultant lockdown on contractual implications in South Africa. There are two primary issues to be considered in this regard:…
Promotion – Don’t Promise What You Can’t Deliver
Financial constraints not an excuse for failing to promote employees already recommended for promotion BY Ivan Israelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting. He may be contacted on (011) 888-7944 or 0828522973 or via e-mail address: [email protected]. Website: www.labourlawadvice.co.za. Employees have different reasons for wishing to be promoted. They want the increased remuneration that…
Covid-19 Block Exemption For The Retail Property Sector
This article was originally published on the Schindlers website on 1st April 2020: https://www.schindlers.co.za/2020/covid-19-block-exemption-for-the-retail-property-sector/ Introduction This article explores the legal implications of a recent notice gazetted by government on the 24th of March 2020. The notice comes in light of the recent developments unfolding in South Africa emanating from the COVID-19 outbreak, which has now…
Essential Service Certificate Update
As at 17h30 on 16th April 2020, the Essential Service Certificates have been updated. Download your updated certificate on the website or wait for an email from BizPortal.co.za
The Effects of Business Rescue on Property Owners
This article was originally published on the Schindlers website on 5th April 2020: https://www.schindlers.co.za/2020/covid-19-temporary-impossibility-of-performance-and-the-reciprocal-obligation-for-payment/ The Effect of the Moratorium In terms of section 133 of the Companies Act, 71 of 2008 (hereinafter “the Act”), a general moratorium/suspension is placed on any legal proceedings/enforcement action against the company or in relation to property owned or lawfully…