The lockdown is unconstitutional – De Beer and Others v Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
The lockdown is unconstitutional! The North Gauteng High Court’s decision in De Beer and Others v Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (21542/2020). this means that for the next 14 business days, South Africans will continue to live under the regulations of Alert Level 3. Before the expiry of those 14 days, the Minister must republish regulations which give due consideration to the rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
Prohibited practices in terms of the Competition Act 89 of 1998
The Competition Act 89 of 1998 (“the Act”) was enacted to promote and maintain competition in South Africa, to ensure small and medium-sized enterprises have an equitable opportunity to participate in the economy, and to promote a greater spread of ownership, particularly amongst historically disadvantaged persons. The Competition Commission has noted in its review of more...