In debt finance transactions, the issuance of legal opinions is sometimes perceived as a perfunctory, final step in the closing process.Â
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South Africa: Is the arrest of a ship’s master necessary?
The arrest of the ship’s master or captain by the SAPS is always a possibility while the vessel is berthed in Durban Harbour.
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The judiciary is not only constitutionally authorised, but also constitutionally obliged, to oversee exercises of public power.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Parliament extends the period for consideration and approval of Land Regulations and Wildlife Conservation Management Regulations by 6 monthsÂ
Other regulations that were affected by the 90-day extension include regulations on Wildlife Conservation and Management.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Low Sulphur Fuels
Ships will have the option of either using low sulphur fuels or alternatively having scrubbers fitted into existing ships.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Lexology – A structured guide to Fintech
Virtual currencies are currently not regulated and any transactions conducted are solely at the end-user’s risk.
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