The Legal Battle Between Apple and Epic Games
Recently, a federal appeals court made a decision in the ongoing legal battle between Apple and Epic Games over Apple’s App Store practices. While acknowledging the broader debate surrounding online transaction platforms with market power, the court stated that its authority was limited to the facts presented by both parties. The court’s decision has […]
The Enyobeni Tavern Trial Proceedings and the Fight Against Underage Drinking
Vuyokazi and Siyakhangela Ndevu are facing charges related to the sale of alcohol to minors after 21 teenagers tragically lost their lives at their tavern in June 2022. Finally, after months of delays, the trial against the tavern owners began at the East London Magistrates Court on Tuesday. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in Eastern […]
Coalition Governance: Striking a Balance Between Collaboration and Competition. Is the DA’s Approach Effective or Problematic?
The Democratic Alliance (DA), a South African political party, has faced criticism from its coalition partners over the decision to nominate Mpho Phalatse as the mayoral candidate for Johannesburg without consulting them. The party’s coalition partners claim that the move goes against the principles of coalition politics and threatens the stability of the governing coalition. […]
Deloitte to Cut 1,200 Jobs in the US – FT
Deloitte will cut around 1,200 jobs or 1.5% of its U.S. workforce, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing internal employee communications. The layoffs at the auditing firm will be higher in areas such as the financial advisory business, which has been affected by a slump in merger and acquisition activity, the newspaper said. Earlier […]
E. Jean Carroll’s Brave Battle Against Donald Trump’s Denial of Sexual Assault Allegations
Former US President Donald Trump is facing a civil trial in which he is being sued for defamation and battery by E. Jean Carroll. Carroll alleges that Trump sexually assaulted her in the mid-1990s in a changing room at the luxury Bergdorf Goodman department store in Manhattan. The trial, which is not criminal in nature, […]
Shaky ground for investors in South Africa
Wendy Myers, the head of securities at PSG Wealth, says the recent sharp downward movement in financial services stocks has raised concern among investors. “US-listed Silicon Valley Bank’s demise and JSE-listed Transaction Capital’s declining share price – down to levels last seen at the height of the Covid stock market collapse – have left many […]
How Ekurhuleni District Can Boost Its Finances: Innovative Strategies for Revenue Collection and Financial Management
The Ekurhuleni municipality is facing financial challenges, as its revenue base is declining. To address this issue, the municipality is planning an aggressive revenue collection campaign against companies that have defaulted on their bills. This campaign is intended to help fund several ambitious ideas announced by the executive mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana during his State of […]
