ArticlePodcast: What Rights Does Your Ex Have To Your Pension?Pippa Hudson speaks to family law specialist Sheri Breslaw (Director) about divorced spouses and pension rights.South AfricaFamily and MatrimonialFairbridges
ArticleNews Flash: National Minimum Wagehe Minister of Employment and Labour has Gazetted an amendment to the National Minimum Wage Act 9 of 2018, section 6(5), Schedule 1, and Schedule 2 of the Act.South AfricaEmployment and HRFairbridges
ArticleDefining Accountability For Algorithm-Driven Decisions In SAArtificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the way South African organisations interact with customers, analyse business data, and manage operations.South AfricaTechnologyFairbridges
ArticleTransformative Transactions: Why RMB Ventures' Investment In Bulldog Group Won The Competition Tribunal's Unconditional ApprovalThe recent investment by RMB Ventures and Mohau Equity Partners in the Bulldog Group represents not just a strategic business move, but an example of a transformative transaction ...South AfricaAntitrust/Competition LawFairbridges
ArticleApplying The New Labour Court And Labour Appeal Court RulesNew Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court Rules: Which rules will apply to matters instituted before the new rules come into effect on 17 July 2024?South AfricaEmployment and HRFairbridges
ArticleEmploy Smart: Preparing For The New Employment Equity LandscapeAs we approach 2025, it's crucial for employers across South Africa to start gearing up for significant changes under the Employment Equity Amendment Act 4 of 2022...South AfricaEmployment and HRFairbridges
ArticleNews Flash: The Employment Equity Act 55 Of 1998On the 1st of February 2024, the Minister of Labour published for comment proposed amendments to the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998.South AfricaEmployment and HRFairbridges
ArticleWhen Does The Clock Start Running For Wrongful Pregnancy Claims?Rensburg and Another v Cilliers (1705/2021) [2024] ZAFSHC 290. In South Africa, the legal doctrine of prescription generally gives a creditor three years to recover a debt. South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationFairbridges
ArticleLeft In The Dark: Why Landlords Can't Just Cut Your PowerImagine coming home after a long day, only to find the lights out and the water switched off. This unsettling scenario – where landlords cut off a tenant's...South AfricaReal Estate and ConstructionFairbridges
ArticleAvoid Costly Tenant Disputes: What You Must Know About The Vacant Occupation ClauseThe vacant occupation clause in a deed of sale may seem straightforward, however, misunderstanding the clause can lead to costly disputes and delays.South AfricaReal Estate and ConstructionFairbridges
ArticleNationwide Crackdown Leads To Hefty Fines: How Employers Must Adapt To Ensure ComplianceIn a significant clampdown on employment law compliance, the South African Department of Employment and Labour has imposed fines totalling over R10 million on delinquent employers following a nationwide compliance inspection raid.South AfricaEmployment and HRFairbridges
ArticleNot So Fast: When Retrenchment Goes Off The WallThe Labour Court's decision in Watson Kelemogile Lekalake v EOH Mthombo (Pty) Ltd is a textbook warning: a Section 189 process will collapse if the business case is unclear or inconsistently presented.South AfricaEmployment and HRFairbridges
ArticleManaging Risks Associated With Autonomous Systems In Energy And Resource ManagementFrom solar and wind farms to advanced mining operations, autonomous systems are revolutionising how South Africa manages its energy and resources.South AfricaEnergy and Natural ResourcesFairbridges
ArticleSupreme Court Clarifies Requirements For Asset Protection In Divorce DisputesA recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling in KSL v AL ([2024] ZASCA 96) has clarified critical aspects of anti-dissipation interdicts in the context of divorce proceedings.South AfricaFamily and MatrimonialFairbridges
ArticleA Guide For South African Businesses On Anti-Money Laundering LegislationIn response to its 2023 "grey listing" by the Financial Action Task Force, the enactment of The General Laws Amendment Act 22 of 2022 marks an important shift in South Africa's approach to combating these nefarious financial activities.South AfricaGovernment, Public SectorFairbridges
ArticleEstablishing Ethical Frameworks For AI Use In Environmental Monitoring And Sustainable InnovationAcross South Africa, industries ranging from agriculture to mining are embracing AI-driven tools for environmental monitoring. AI can help track water usage, predict extreme weather, and optimize resource allocation...South AfricaEnvironmentFairbridges
ArticleWhen Is A Tender Bid Considered Too Low? – The UndercutJust because someone's selling burgers for 5 bucks doesn't mean they're plotting to bankrupt McDonald's, sometimes, they're just really good at flipping patties fast.South AfricaGovernment, Public SectorFairbridges
ArticleRestrictions On Agricultural Land Transactions: Key Considerations For Farm BuyersWhen purchasing farm or agricultural land, there are specific legal restrictions and requirements that differ from buying residential properties or sectional title units. South AfricaReal Estate and ConstructionFairbridges
ArticleLong Service Is Not An Absolute Shield Against Gross NegligenceThe matter arose following the dismissal of Mr Gerhard Goosen, a service mechanic with nearly 30 years of experience at Algoa Bus Company (ABC).South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationFairbridges
ArticleWhatsApp In Court: When Your Chats Become Your Best (Or Worst) EvidenceA recent Western Cape High Court judgment (Gerritsen Trading CC t/a Gerritsen Drilling SA v Blydskap Holdings (Pty) Ltd (2024/146798) [2025] ZAWCHC 400 (27 August 2025) in a provisional...South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationFairbridges