Different Acts that are Applicable to Procurement
It is important for procurement professionals to be familiar with them in order to ensure compliance with the law.
The Bidding Process
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The Liquidation Process
Liquidation is a process by which a company’s assets are sold in order to pay off its debts and to distribute any remaining funds to the company’s shareholders.
POPIA
The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) is a South African law that regulates the processing of personal information by public and private bodies.
Section 33 and PAJA
Promote transparency, accountability, and fairness in the decision-making process of government bodies and officials, and have had a significant influence on administrative law in South Africa.
Section 217 of the South African Constitution
It requires that public procurement be fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective.
Tetra Mobile Radio Case
An unsuccessful tenderer has a right to be furnished with reasons for the decision to award a tender to another bidder.
POPIA and PAIA
POPIA and PAIA are both important pieces of legislation that deal with different aspects of information protection and access.
Promotion of Access to Information Act
Our firm specializes in helping clients assert their right to access information held by public and private bodies.
Divorce Act 70 of 1979
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National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act
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PIE Act
The Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act 19 of 1998 is a South African law that regulates the eviction of unlawful occupiers from land.
Section 17(2)(f) of the Superior Courts Act 10 of 2013
This act allows for reconsideration of an adverse costs order made by a court.
Key Acts
These acts work together to provide a legal framework for procurement in South Africa, and it is important for procurement professionals to be familiar with them in order to ensure compliance with the law.
Interim Interdict
It is important to note that an interim interdict is temporary and is granted pending the final determination of the review application.
Failure to Comply with Mandatory Tender Requirements
A summary of the reported case of Spec Joint Venture v Minister of Water and Sanitation.
Promotion of Administrative Justice Act
The judicial review process under PAJA is an important mechanism for ensuring that government bodies and officials act fairly, reasonably, and in accordance with the law and the principles of administrative justice.
Peremptory Requirements must be Strictly Complied with
Parties seeking to comply with legal requirements should ensure they fully understand the tender requirements and take steps to strictly comply with them.