Does my business need a health and safety policy?

18 Oct 2018

The Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 requires the employer to provide and maintain (as far as reasonably and practically possible) a work environment that is safe and without risk to the health of employees.

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Health and Safety: What Does the Consumer Protection Act Say?

18 Oct 2018

The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) has been effective since 1 April 2011 and has completely changed the consumer legal framework. The goal is to ensure consumer protection and consumer safety and to facilitate an environment that enables a fair and effective resolution of disputes between consumers and suppliers.

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Fear of NEMA's "Green Scorpions"

21 Sep 2018

The National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) has been described as the backbone of South Africa's environmental legislation. It is often used for the interpretation of ancillary legislation such as the Water Act, Air Quality Act, Biodiversity Act, and the Protected Areas Act.

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