As I enter my second year of articles, I reflect on the journey so far and the lessons learned. The first year has been full of challenges, growth, and valuable insights...

Imagine discovering that an ex-employee has copied your client database and is already trading on it. In minutes they can encrypt, delete or dump that data offshore.

This article seeks to provide a legal analysis of the protest sitting before CAF and possible remedies flowing from the CAF Champions League Regulations.

The integrity of financial reporting depends heavily on the trustworthiness of the professionals who perform audits. When that trust is compromised from within, the consequences can be serious...

In South African law, the disclosure of documents is regulated by two distinct provisions: Rule 53 and Rule 35 of the Uniform Rules of Court.

The Western Cape Division of the High Court in Cape Town has delivered an important judgment on the consequences of failing to disclose material conflicts of interest before concluding a mutual separation agreement.

When a business receives an adverse court order, the immediate challenge is not whether to agree with it, but how to comply while preserving legal rights.

The first PayProp Rental Index of 2025 has confirmed what many landlords suspected from the flurry of "LET BY" boards: average national rents grew 5.6 percent year-on-year in Q1...

When two or more people acquire ownership of the same property, they each hold an undivided share in that property.

Getting a summons issued is only half the battle in a debt recovery or enforcement matter. The other half is making sure the defendant is properly served...

A Berlin court recently addressed whether AI-generated search summaries that reference trade marks constitute legal infringement, focusing on the critical distinction between aggregating third-party content and engaging...

Most property transactions follow a familiar script where a purchaser pays a purchase price, transfer duty may be triggered, and capital gains tax (CGT) is assessed at the point of disposal

Residential estates routinely collect visitor information at security gates, but many fail to properly communicate how this personal data is used, stored, and shared. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies under POPIA, estates, HOAs, and managing agents must ensure visitors receive clear privacy notices at the point of collection. This article examines practical steps for aligning gate security practices with data protection requirements.

Buying or selling a property in South Africa is not just about signing a contract, it is a legal and financial journey that involves a range of professionals...

Litigants wishing to use expert testimony in legal proceedings are required to either formally appoint expert witnesses or obtain court approval or consent from all parties involved, as outlined in the rules of court.

When does a drag persona's parody of a famous outdoor brand cross the line from protected expression into trademark infringement? The dispute between environmental activist Pattie Gonia and apparel giant Patagonia raises fundamental questions about identity, commerce, and the evolving boundaries of parody in modern trademark law.

A federal trademark lawsuit between 7-Eleven and Nike over an Air Max 95 sneaker raises fundamental questions about brand identity and consumer perception. Can a convenience store claim exclusive rights to a colour combination, and at what point does visual identity become so recognisable that consumers assume a commercial connection exists? The dispute challenges conventional thinking about trademark protection and explores how far brand recognition extends beyond logos and names.

In a world where sports continues to evolve and shape the fabric of society, the importance of sports law has never been more evident.

When personal information is compromised, insurers face more than a technical problem—they confront a legal and reputational crisis that demands immediate, structured action. Drawing lessons from major South African data breaches including Dis-Chem, Experian, and FlySafair, this analysis examines how insurance organisations can implement effective data breach triage protocols under POPIA to ensure proportionate escalation, preserve evidence, and maintain control when incidents occur.

On 12 August 2024, the Labour Court introduced the Court Online system, making it possible to submit urgent applications electronically.