Author: Karen Boshoff

Alternative Dispute Resolution: Civil and Commercial Disputes During COVID-19 and Beyond

Alternative Dispute Resolution: Civil and Commercial Disputes During COVID-19 and Beyond   Various mechanisms exist through which an aggrieved party can seek to resolve a civil and/or commercial dispute with another party, most notably through the use of the traditional court-based litigation system. South Africa has inherited an adversarial civil justice system from English law, […]
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Financial Relief Measures During the Lockdown

Amid the lockdown and its economic ramifications, the Government has presented a range of measures available to South African businesses and individuals in a bid to alleviate some of its most devastating effects. From loans to tax breaks, most interventions are designed at helping small businesses for a short term. Additionally, there are measures which […]
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New lockdown Regulations: it appears Government is easing restrictions

New lockdown Regulations: it appears Government is easing restrictions. These new Regulations must be read with the Regulations already in place. Amendments include: – the transportation of liquor is still prohibited, except where alcohol is required for industries producing hand sanitizers, cleaning products and alcohol for industrial use; – stores selling hardware products and vehicle […]
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De Abreu & Cohen Online 24/7

ONLINE 24/7 AND READY TO ASSIST   Dear Clients, Friends, Families and Businesses locally and abroad.   We have offered our clients expert legal advice for over 30 years. We have been through it all from Swine-flu; Cabinet re-shuffling and Load shedding. As we have yet again embarked on some turbulent times, we would like to […]
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COVID19: Prescribed Rate of Interest Drops to 9.75% as of 1 March 2020

COVID19: Prescribed Rate of Interest Drops to 9.75% as of 1 March 2020

In light of COVID19, the prescribed rate of interest (legal interest) has been changed with effect from 1 March 2020 to 9.75% per annum. The previous rate was 10.00%. The Prescribed Rate of Interest Act, 1975 provides that where interest bears on debts, the prescribed rate of interest applies, except where a different rate is […]
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COVID19 Block exemption regulations for Shopping Mall Tenants and Landlords

COVID19: Block exemption regulations for Shopping Mall Tenants and Landlords

On Tuesday, 24 March 2020, Government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, gazetted special Regulations titled “COVID-19 Block Exemption for the Retail Property Sector, 2020”, which encourages retail tenants and retail tenants who are competitors to meet with shopping mall owners and reach agreements aimed at addressing matters such as payment holidays, rental discounts and […]
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COVID19 Information Portals

COVID19 Helpful Information Portals for the public

Residents of South Africa looking for information and downloadable resources on the COVID19 epidemic can find all the answers to their questions at https://sacoronavirus.co.za/ In addition, here are some other resources you may find helpful: Coronavirus Hotline: 0800 029 999 GBV Command Centre: 0800 428 428 / *120*7867# from any cell phone Persons with disabilities, […]
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