Coronavirus won't cause Appeals Court postponement
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Addressing all attorneys in a letter dated March 16, 2020, Gaobatwe said: “I am directed to inform the addresses that in the interests of continuity, no postponement will be entertained during the April session of the Court of Appeal in the grounds of unavailability of South African counsel, as may be the case, from coronavirus flying restrictions or otherwise”.
She said local counsel must be prepared to argue their clients appeals, utilising, when necessary, heads of arguments prepared by counsel.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...