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It has been nearly two years since all the hype in the media about the use of cannabis. Yet nothing has changed and it seems like the status quo is still ongoing. Am I wrong in my view on this?

A few years ago, our company entered into a BEE transaction with BEE partners to address our ownership. In the transaction documents, restrictions were imposed on the BEE partners that they could not sell or encumber their shares for a period of at least ten years. These lock-in provisions were a necessary part of the financing and overall transaction. With the current difficult economic times, our partners want to sell a portion of their shares and are disputing the validity of our lock-in provisions. Are lock-in provisions legally enforceable?

I own a large paper and packaging business. A trade union official from a union registered in the mining industry approached me seeking organisational rights in my business. I am reluctant to grant this request as their constitution does not even make provision for our industry. Do I have an obligation to provide such rights and can I reject such a request?

My employer is requiring me to work over weekends as part of my new manager responsibilities. Although I have no problem with working extra hours, the work often clashes with my religious observances over the weekend. I’ve discussed this with my employer, but my employer is threatening to take my manager position away if I don’t work continuously over the weekend. What can I do?