Statutes
PAIA and POPIA: Access to Information and Data Protection
Introduction The Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (PAIA) and the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) are complementary statutes that give effect to constitutional …
The Companies Act 71 of 2008
Introduction The Companies Act 71 of 2008 is the primary legislation governing company law in South Africa. Effective from 1 May 2011, the Act replaced the Companies Act 61 of 1973. The 2008 Act …
The Competition Act 89 of 1998
Introduction The Competition Act 89 of 1998 is the primary legislation governing competition law in South Africa. The Act prohibits restrictive practices, abuse of dominance, and regulates mergers. It …
The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
Introduction The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, is the supreme law of the Republic. Adopted by the Constitutional Assembly on 8 May 1996, certified by the Constitutional Court on …
The Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995
Introduction The Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA) is the primary legislation governing labour relations in South Africa. Enacted after the first democratic elections, the LRA replaced the …