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Know your customer (KYC) is a business principle within the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 2001 (FICA) that encourages relevant companies to establish and verify the identity of their customers/clients before or during the time they do business. -
In Ndlovu and Others v S [2021] 1 All SA 538 (ECG) whether the trial court, acting in terms of s 35(5) of the Constitution, correctly allowed physical evidence found as a result of the unlawful search of a premises to become part of the evidential material placed before it by the state. -
Conveyancers in South Africa are entrusted with the critical task of facilitating property transactions and protecting the interests of their clients. However, the prevalence of property frauds and scams poses significant challenges to conveyancers, requiring them to be proactive and vigilant in safeguarding their clients' assets. -
While the impending introduction of the Two-Pot Retirement System marks a significant milestone in addressing the reality that only six per cent of South Africans can currently retire comfortably, there are growing concerns about delays in implementation and whether South Africans have sufficient understanding of the system. -
A voluntary association of persons is an entity that is useful for those interested in conducting a business for a public-benefit purpose. Namely, because it is relatively straightforward and economical to use. This article informs readers about a voluntary association of persons by discussing its origins, the applicable law and why it is valuable for a group of persons aiming to achieve a common objective. -
Purveyors South Africa Mine Services (Pty) Ltd v CSARS: Import VAT- does mere knowledge of a default by SARS render a subsequent voluntary disclosure programme application under section 227(a) of the Tax Administration Act involuntary? Legislative compliance and timing are vital. -
Keren Watson is a partner at Cox Yeats, practicing in the Commercial Law Department. Keren is experienced in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and memoranda of incorporation, corporate restructuring, formation of trusts including family, employee and community trusts and advising on consumer protection law, company law and general business law issues.
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LexisNexis hosted an insightful panel discussion around how legal documents are drafted and the rapid transition to remote working has impacted the briefing processes.