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THE GREAT MERGER UPGRADE: The DTIC’s Proposed Amendments to Merger Thresholds and Filing Fees

Section 11 of the Competition Act 89 of 1989 (“Competition Act”) empowers the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition to determine, and to amend, merger thresholds and the method for calcul...

Competition LawDispute ResolutionMisha van NiekerkNaledi Pooe
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Delictual liability, consumer protection, and public policy: An SCA turning point

Background The SCA, on 27 January 2026, delivered a judgment with significant and far-reaching implications for the insurance industry, particularly liability insurers. The matter pertained to a delic...

Dispute ResolutionInsurance LawLitigationMtho Maphumulo
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CIPC introduces electronic issuance of patents and patents of addition

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has confirmed that all patents and patents of addition will be issued electronically with effect from 2 February 2026. This significant change...

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