The publication of this March edition of Arbitrarily Speaking coincides with the hosting of a major event in Sandton, namely Johannesburg Arbitration Week. This event is scheduled to be held from 17 to 19 March 2020 at the Maslow Convention Centre on Rivo... read more
ARBITRATION EDUCATION STATION– MARCH 2020 ARBITRATION TRAINING COURSES As an associate member, you’ll be in good company with a professional network of legal practitioners (attorneys, advocates and other legally qualified persons), members of the ... read more
UNCLE OSWALD’S Q&A FORUM – MARCH 2020 HE SAID, SHE SAID …HOPING TO HEAR ABOUT ‘HEARSAY’ EVIDENCE Dear Uncle Oswald, I am a retired magistrate, now enjoying my golden years accepting the odd appointment as arbitrator. At... read more
The abuse of the process for disclosure of documents has long been identified as one of the causes of excessive delay and unnecessary expense in arbitration proceedings, particularly in countries like South Africa with a “common-law” procedural tradit... read more
Our Experienced Practitioners, Adv Pierre Rossouw SC and Adv Kiki Bailey SC, will present this important workshop as part of the Association’s ongoing mission to provide regular upskilling opportunities for everyone with an interest in Alternative Dis... read more
CASE IN POINT – MARCH 2020 TERMICO CASE ANALYSIS– JUDGMENT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL Termico (Pty) Ltd v SPX Technologies (Pty) Ltd & others; SPX Technologies (Pty) Ltd v Termico (Pty) Ltd (418/2018) [2019] ZASCA 109 The background Th... read more
ALL ABOUT THE AOA – MARCH 2020 INTRODUCING MEMBERS OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS Our other Board members will be introduced in the next publication of this bi-monthly e-periodical. Advocate Des Mahoney is a chartered accountant with over 25 years’ exp... read more
AOA BREAKING NEWS – MARCH 2020 CONGRATULATIONS IN ORDER IN KZN! Mr Steve Poorter, a Fellow (FAArb) of the Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) NPC, and a committee member of its KwaZulu-Natal branch, presents a construction law module at the... read more
Effects of COVID-19 in the ambit of the SAICE GCC Contracts Over the past months, the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has affected many South African economic sectors. The South African construction industry is one of the industries which is severely affected... read more
This article was prepared by Mr Uwe Putlitz in his personal capacity. The opinions expressed therein do not reflect the views of the Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) NPC. Click here to download the article.
