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Culture vs style: When workplace dress codes cross the line

16 January 2026

How far can employers go in regulating appearance? A recent court ruling highlights when dress codes clash with culture, religion... and constitutional rights.

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Competition Commission guidelines on confidential information

16 January 2026

The Competition Commission’s new guidelines explain how businesses can have confidential information protected and how this is assessed.

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Termination of joint ownership, rights in question: PIE Act explained

16 January 2026

Ending joint ownership must meet specific legal requirements and can carry significant practical consequences.

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Trusts firmly in SARS’s crosshairs

16 January 2026

SARS is tightening its focus on trusts, with penalties for non-compliance set to take effect in 2026.

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From pen to platform: can you sign digitally?

14 January 2026

Are digital signatures legally valid? Find out when electronic signing works, and when “pen to paper” is still required.

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When “just a WhatsApp” becomes legal evidence

14 January 2026

WhatsApp messages can be used as decisive legal evidence. What seems like an informal chat may have serious consequences in... court.

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Out with maternity leave, in with parental leave

03 December 2025

A landmark ruling has redefined parental leave in South Africa. Here’s what changed.

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AI regulation on the horizon

03 December 2025

AI is here, and so is the need for regulation. Find out what South Africa is doing to govern its... rise.

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Culture vs style: When workplace dress codes cross the line

16 January 2026

How far can employers go in regulating appearance? A recent court ruling highlights when dress codes clash with culture, religion... and constitutional rights.

READ MORE
127
Article

Competition Commission guidelines on confidential information

16 January 2026

The Competition Commission’s new guidelines explain how businesses can have confidential information protected and how this is assessed.

READ MORE
120
Article

Termination of joint ownership, rights in question: PIE Act explained

16 January 2026

Ending joint ownership must meet specific legal requirements and can carry significant practical consequences.

READ MORE
178
Article

Trusts firmly in SARS’s crosshairs

16 January 2026

SARS is tightening its focus on trusts, with penalties for non-compliance set to take effect in 2026.

READ MORE
160
Article

From pen to platform: can you sign digitally?

14 January 2026

Are digital signatures legally valid? Find out when electronic signing works, and when “pen to paper” is still required.

READ MORE
117
Article

When “just a WhatsApp” becomes legal evidence

14 January 2026

WhatsApp messages can be used as decisive legal evidence. What seems like an informal chat may have serious consequences in... court.

READ MORE
163
Article

Out with maternity leave, in with parental leave

03 December 2025

A landmark ruling has redefined parental leave in South Africa. Here’s what changed.

READ MORE
273
Article

AI regulation on the horizon

03 December 2025

AI is here, and so is the need for regulation. Find out what South Africa is doing to govern its... rise.

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To click or to ink? Are electronically signed sale of property agreements valid in SA?

26 March 2024

In the current digital era, the use of electronic signatures has substantially increased, reshaping traditional practices with their convenience and... efficiency. From large corporations to small businesses, organisations are embracing electronic signatures to streamline processes and adapt to a digital business landscape. This article explores the validity of electronic signatures and specifically how it affects the validity of a sale of property agreement. 

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