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Binding General Ruling (VAT) 57 - A Brief Analysis

On the 20th of October 2021, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) issued BGR 57 to clarify the position on whether, for tax purposes and the calculation of notional input tax deduction, the term ‘consideration’ includes an amount paid or payable as transfer duty when a second-hand fixed property is purchased by a VAT vendor from a non-vendor.

Before we delve much into Binding General Rule (VAT) 57 and its effect, let us give this scenario a bit of context.

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Is A Refusal To Vaccinate "A Refusal To Make The Workplace Safe?" CCMA Agrees, But...

Legal discourse in the past year (2021) has been awash with discussions surrounding the issue of mandatory vaccination not only in the workplace, but also in various sectors of the economy. To date the vaccination drive is on voluntary basis for the general populace and some sectors of trade and industry, although the business community has vigorously pushed for the government to consider and pursue policies on vaccine mandates for employees. As per the Occupation Health and Safety Act 93 of 1995 employers have an obligation to ensure and provide a safe working environment.

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Things To Avoid When Applying For A Protection Order

The prevalence of domestic violence incidences in our society currently, is worrying. A good number of such cases do not get reported due to various dynamics such as the perpetrator threatening the victim, or the victim being persuaded by other family members to not report the perpetrator as he/she is the ‘only bread winner’ in the family. Amidst all this, to have protection order applications being thrown out by the Courts, is not encouraging at all. In this brief article we discuss some factors which may cause a protection order application not to succeed.

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Are You Always Liable As A Pet Owner?

For those with pets, one would instantly get a rush of blood to the head seeing their pet loitering in the yard with blood on its mouth. This can mean two things, either the pet got injured or it is the one that inflicted the injury. Both scenarios bring shivers through the spine, but it is the latter that may bring more reason to worry. Am I liable, would be the instant question? Liability in such scenarios – does it automatically kick in? 

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POPIA Act - Court Rules Matric Results Must Be Published But…

On 18 January 2022, the North Gauteng High Court delivered a ruling to the effect that the Department of Basic Education must publish the matric results of learners in the media as was the practice before. City Press and the Mail & Guardian reported that the Court, however, made it a point that the names and surnames of the learners must not be published.

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Patent, Latent Defects - And The Consumer Protection Act

Buying an immovable property is a feeling like no other. Some say it is an overwhelming feeling of serenity, joy, status and security.

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When A Dog Bites Into Your Pocket - Harm Caused By Pets

When one decides to get some barks for a buck, it is important to ensure that the animal is not a danger to third parties, let alone to the owners themselves. Pets are symbols of tender love and loyalty to those who own them, but things may indeed turn south if the animals are provoked. Necessary measures ought to be put in place so as to ensure that attacks by pets are eliminated.

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OUTA 'OUTS' AARTO - Acts Declared Unconstitutional

In a landmark ruling delivered on 13 January 2022 in the case of Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse v Minister of Transport And Others 32097/2020, the North Gauteng division of the High Court declared the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act of 1998 (AARTO) and its amendment Act constitutionally invalid. 

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Department Of Basic Education To Discontinue Publishing Matric Results In Media

In a recent statement the Department of Basic Education announced that it will discontinue the publishing of matric results in the media, to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

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Deceased Estate - A Win For Life Partner - The Bwanya Case

In a recent landmark ruling, the Constitutional Court (Concourt) confirmed the invalidity of Section 1 (1) of the Intestate Succession Act 81 of 1987, as well as Section 1 of the Maintenance of Surviving Spouses Act 27 of 1990. 

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