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Outsourcing: South Africa Overview

by Preeta Bhagattjee and Aphindile Govuza, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Inc
A Q&A guide to outsourcing in South Africa.
This Q&A guide gives a high-level overview of legal and regulatory requirements on different types of outsourcing; commonly used legal structures; procurement processes; formalities required for transferring or leasing assets; data protection issues; supply chain compliance; specification, service levels and escalation; flexibility in volumes purchased; charging methods; customer remedies and protections; warranties and indemnities; term and notice period; termination and its consequences; liability, exclusions and caps; dispute resolution; and the tax issues arising on an outsourcing.

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Law stated as at 01-Feb-2023
Resource Type Country Q&A
Jurisdiction
  • South Africa
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