On 28 May 2020, the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs announced the latest Regulations to the Disaster Management Act, 57 of 2002 (“DMA”) under level 3 of the national lockdown. We have been advised that level 3 would give a wide relaxation on the restrictions posed by the lockdown and that the economy …
PROHIBITION OF EVICTIONS EXTENDED UNDER LEVEL 3 OF THE LOCKDOWN Read More
It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic is dramatically “infecting” an already struggling economy, all businesses, and their employees. Employers and employees are currently doing all they can to limit the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses. However, there are a few labour law considerations that South African businesses need to consider and …
COVID-19’S INFECTION ON BUSINESS LIFE FOR EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES Read More
Synopsis An urgent application was launched in the Gauteng High Court to challenge the constitutionality of the national lockdown and the regulations promulgated in respect thereof. In his judgment, Judge Norman Davis, considered the regulations in the light of whether it is rationally connected to the stated objective of limiting and preventing the spread of …
We at BLC Attorneys trust that all of our clients and the public at large are continuing with their efforts to remain safe and healthy as we enter the 10th week of the national lockdown. We confirm that our offices have been open since 4 May 2020 and that our office hours are currently 8am – …
Amidst the announcement and implementation of the national lockdown, a great deal of concern and fear amongst many people arose. However, fears and concerns for co–parents / co–holders of parental responsibilities and rights were amplified when initial Regulations to the Disaster Management Act, 57 of 2002 (“the Regulations”), regulated that children were prohibited from moving …
CO–HOLDERS OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS AND COVID-19 Read More
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge around the world, South Africa has been putting several measures into effect in response to the nationwide lockdown which began on 26 March 2020. On 3 May 2020, the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, after consultation with the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, issued a …
THE FUNCTIONING OF SOUTH AFRICAN COURTS DURING LOCKDOWN Read More
As a citizen in a democratic country like South Africa, one is entitled to freedom of speech. It is a right provided for in Chapter 2 of the Bill of Rights, as contained in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (“the Constitution”). Section 16(1) of the Constitution provides that: “Everyone has the right …
What is a payment holiday? A payment holiday is an agreement you might be able to make with your credit provider allowing you to temporarily stop or reduce your monthly repayments. Standard Bank has taken the initiative to make a payment holiday option available to their clients. Thereafter, ABSA, FNB and Nedbank followed suit. A …
PAYMENT HOLIDAY VS CREDIT LIFE INSURANCE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Read More
COVID-19 has reared its ugly head in South Africa, causing anxiety all across the board. A major influencer of this anxiety is not only that your friends and family could be exposed to this devastating virus, but also how you and your fellow South Africans will cope with the economical aftermath of the virus. Credit …
Government has taken steps to prevent an escalation of the COVID-19 disease. The disease is a pandemic and has serious consequences regarding the health of citizens as well as the economy. The steps have a significant impact on the hospitality industry sector comprising restaurants, taverns, pubs and function venues regarding the sale of liquor (defined …
COVID-19 REGULATIONS: IMPLICATIONS FOR RESTAURANTS Read More
