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Unsafe grounds: Can schools be held liable for sports injuries?

06 May 2025

What happens when your child gets injured at school? Who is responsible for their safety? In this article, we examine... whether a school can be held liable for injuries sustained by a pupil during school activities. 

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Walking the M&A tightrope: Telecom and Energy deals in SA

06 May 2025

The telecommunications and energy sectors are undoubtedly amongst the key drivers of the South African economy at present. However, with... an increasing number of mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) occurring in these sectors, the Competition Commission are imposing stricter approval conditions to promote public interest and balance competition and economic transformation. 

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When credit agreements get sticky

06 May 2025

Navigating the ins and outs of credit agreements under the National Credit Act can feel like walking through legal quicksand.... One wrong clause or overlooked procedure, and your entire case could come undone. Before enforcing your rights, make sure you’re not stepping into a sticky situation of your own making.

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Storm warning for accountable institutions without an updated RMCP

06 May 2025

The storm has passed—but the damage may be just beginning. With the deadline for submitting updated RMCPs now behind us,... accountable institutions that failed to comply could be in the FIC’s crosshairs.

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Do you need to register as a credit provider? Here's when and how

06 May 2025

Thinking of granting credit, even just once? You might be surprised to learn that doing so—even for as little as... R1—could trigger a legal requirement to register as a credit provider. With recent changes lowering the registration threshold to zero, understanding when and how to register is more important than ever. Whether you're a business or an individual, here's what you need to know before issuing credit in South Africa.

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Unpaid levies? Lights out: Court empowers Body Corporates

06 May 2025

Sectional title owners behind on their levies and utility bills may find themselves in the dark—literally. We unpack the implications... of an illuminating High Court judgment.

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Will AI be steering the future of M&A?

31 March 2025

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) will inevitably in some way become part of the day-to-day operations of most businesses.... In the fast-paced and competitive world of business, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have long been a vital strategy for companies looking to expand their reach, increase market share, or diversify their portfolios. 

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Article

Car balloon payments: Pop goes your budget!

31 March 2025

A car balloon payment may not be quite as festive as it sounds. Consumers often don’t consider the down-the-road impact... of a balloon payment. In this article, we look at the balloon payment structure and what consumers can do to manage this or alternatives that can be considered when procuring a vehicle.

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Unsafe grounds: Can schools be held liable for sports injuries?

06 May 2025

What happens when your child gets injured at school? Who is responsible for their safety? In this article, we examine... whether a school can be held liable for injuries sustained by a pupil during school activities. 

READ MORE
27
Article

Walking the M&A tightrope: Telecom and Energy deals in SA

06 May 2025

The telecommunications and energy sectors are undoubtedly amongst the key drivers of the South African economy at present. However, with... an increasing number of mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) occurring in these sectors, the Competition Commission are imposing stricter approval conditions to promote public interest and balance competition and economic transformation. 

READ MORE
30
Article

When credit agreements get sticky

06 May 2025

Navigating the ins and outs of credit agreements under the National Credit Act can feel like walking through legal quicksand.... One wrong clause or overlooked procedure, and your entire case could come undone. Before enforcing your rights, make sure you’re not stepping into a sticky situation of your own making.

READ MORE
33
Article

Storm warning for accountable institutions without an updated RMCP

06 May 2025

The storm has passed—but the damage may be just beginning. With the deadline for submitting updated RMCPs now behind us,... accountable institutions that failed to comply could be in the FIC’s crosshairs.

READ MORE
29
Article

Do you need to register as a credit provider? Here's when and how

06 May 2025

Thinking of granting credit, even just once? You might be surprised to learn that doing so—even for as little as... R1—could trigger a legal requirement to register as a credit provider. With recent changes lowering the registration threshold to zero, understanding when and how to register is more important than ever. Whether you're a business or an individual, here's what you need to know before issuing credit in South Africa.

READ MORE
25
Article

Unpaid levies? Lights out: Court empowers Body Corporates

06 May 2025

Sectional title owners behind on their levies and utility bills may find themselves in the dark—literally. We unpack the implications... of an illuminating High Court judgment.

READ MORE
25
Article

Will AI be steering the future of M&A?

31 March 2025

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) will inevitably in some way become part of the day-to-day operations of most businesses.... In the fast-paced and competitive world of business, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have long been a vital strategy for companies looking to expand their reach, increase market share, or diversify their portfolios. 

READ MORE
60
Article

Car balloon payments: Pop goes your budget!

31 March 2025

A car balloon payment may not be quite as festive as it sounds. Consumers often don’t consider the down-the-road impact... of a balloon payment. In this article, we look at the balloon payment structure and what consumers can do to manage this or alternatives that can be considered when procuring a vehicle.

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AI and the Law – take note of the fine print!

30 November 2023

Increasingly chatbots, search engines and artificial intelligence-driven engagement platforms have been in the news, often for the amazing capabilities they ... demonstrated, but sometimes also for the dangers they pose. This raises the question of how far lawyers can go in relying on these incredible AI interfaces to help them get answers and enhance their work.

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Can you be fired if artificial intelligence can do your job?

29 March 2023

Social media has been flooded with chatter about the chatbot phenomenon ChatGPT which seems destined to be able to, if... not far better do, what humans can! So, what does this mean for employees? Can you be replaced by a bot like ChatGPT? In this article, we take a closer look at what this could mean for employees in the not-so-distant future.

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