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The power of restructuring

29 April 2026

Restructuring isn’t just for struggling businesses, it’s a smart strategy to streamline operations, cut costs, and unlock real growth.

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Customary and Civil marriages are equal, says Constitutional Court

28 April 2026

The judgment also clarifies when antenuptial contracts are valid and how marital property regimes can be changed after marriage.

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CSOS or Court? The choice is yours

28 April 2026

The SCA confirms that the CSOS Act is optional, not exclusive, and parties may take community scheme disputes directly to... the High Court.

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A small debt shouldn’t cost you your home

28 April 2026

Courts have reaffirmed that a primary residence cannot be sold for a small debt without strict scrutiny.

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Hurt feelings ≠ Constructive dismissal

22 April 2026

Unfair doesn’t automatically mean unlawful; here’s why “hurt feelings” won’t hold up in court.

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When IP wears the crown

22 April 2026

Warner Bros. wasn’t just up for sale; it became a fight for the future of entertainment, where scale and IP... decide who wins.

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Phrase itâ„¢. Own itâ„¢.

25 March 2026

Can influencers own their signature sayings? As AI makes imitation easier, we explore how South African law protects catchphrases.

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Your will may need a passport!

25 March 2026

Own assets abroad? A South African will alone may not protect them. Find out how to avoid delays, taxes, and... legal headaches.

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The power of restructuring

29 April 2026

Restructuring isn’t just for struggling businesses, it’s a smart strategy to streamline operations, cut costs, and unlock real growth.

READ MORE
106
Article

Customary and Civil marriages are equal, says Constitutional Court

28 April 2026

The judgment also clarifies when antenuptial contracts are valid and how marital property regimes can be changed after marriage.

READ MORE
122
Article

CSOS or Court? The choice is yours

28 April 2026

The SCA confirms that the CSOS Act is optional, not exclusive, and parties may take community scheme disputes directly to... the High Court.

READ MORE
103
Article

A small debt shouldn’t cost you your home

28 April 2026

Courts have reaffirmed that a primary residence cannot be sold for a small debt without strict scrutiny.

READ MORE
102
Article

Hurt feelings ≠ Constructive dismissal

22 April 2026

Unfair doesn’t automatically mean unlawful; here’s why “hurt feelings” won’t hold up in court.

READ MORE
125
Article

When IP wears the crown

22 April 2026

Warner Bros. wasn’t just up for sale; it became a fight for the future of entertainment, where scale and IP... decide who wins.

READ MORE
104
Article

Phrase itâ„¢. Own itâ„¢.

25 March 2026

Can influencers own their signature sayings? As AI makes imitation easier, we explore how South African law protects catchphrases.

READ MORE
206
Article

Your will may need a passport!

25 March 2026

Own assets abroad? A South African will alone may not protect them. Find out how to avoid delays, taxes, and... legal headaches.

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Labour law in the age of AI   

24 March 2026

As digital disruption and AI reshape work, here’s how employers can stay compliant with labour law.

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Employee rights in business transfers

03 February 2025

An often-overlooked aspect of a sale of business, is the treatment of staff, with the financial objectives of the sale... taking precedence. In this article, we look at the rights of employees and the importance of these rights being upheld during and post the transfer process to limit the employer’s liability to claims of unfair conduct.

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Can Covid-19 vaccinations be made compulsory by employers?

10 August 2021

I work in a large retail store, and rumours are that my employer is going to require all employees to... be vaccinated for Covid-19. I don’t have a problem with anyone getting the vaccine, but I haven’t made up my mind yet as to whether I want to get vaccinated. What are my rights in this regard, and can my employer force me to get vaccinated?

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Can my employee refuse to come to work because of Covid-19?

16 March 2021

Although we are nearing the tail-end of the Covid-pandemic, I still have a number of my employees that are refusing... to come to work because of Covid-19. I’ve tolerated them being at home, but my problem is that there is very little work they can do from home, yet I have to pay them. Can I force them to come back?

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Service provider or labour broker?

10 November 2020

Our company wants to help out one of our oldest clients by allowing some of our labourers to work for... a few months for the client on a project at the client’s site. The client has had to layoff staff during Covid-19 and we would temporarily help him out with our labourers. We would continue to pay our staff with the client paying us a service fee for the labourers and other support services. Our human resources manager however is concerned that we could be seen as labour brokers should we move forward with this arrangement. Would this be the case?

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