Whether you are a local entrepreneur or a foreign investor, establishing a business in South Africa requires strategic planning and legal compliance from the outset to ensure a strong foundation on which to grow.

The Labour Court in Durban recently addressed the boundaries of an employer's power to expedite disciplinary proceedings at the expense of contractual obligations.

When employers inappropriately impose the normal retirement age of 65. Slabbert v Muji Motor Group (Pty) Ltd (2024) 45 ILJ 2817 (LC)The above matter came before the Labour Court as an automatically unfair dismissal.

Earlier this year the Labour Court heard an urgent application brought by SA Container Depots (SACD), a freight-handling company that operates, among other sites...

In a Labour Court matter that highlights the delicate balance between ensuring compliance with professional registration requirements and acknowledging the potential administrative challenges posed by external statutory bodies, a significant judgment was handed down on 12 July 2024.

A recent High Court decision arising from the high-profile Black Coffee divorce has clarified core principles that matter far beyond celebrity headlines.

The recent statements by ANC parliamentary chief whip Pemmy Majodina regarding the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill's ‘amendability' have highlighted a significant misunderstanding of the law making process.

The signing of the National Health Insurance Bill by President Cyril Ramaphosa, is expected this Wednesday at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, marking a significant moment in South Africa's healthcare landscape.

The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) is a crucial piece of legislation in South Africa that governs the utilisation of personal information.

In South Africa, private companies are not legally required to appoint a company secretary unless stipulated in their Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI).

On 09 June 2024, CCMA Commissioner, Eleanor Hambidge handed down an award in the arbitration matter between Christine Anne Lawson and Standard Bank SA Limited (GAJB 28802-23)

How should courts balance a tailored statutory appeal with the broader scope of judicial review in administrative decisions? In Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service...

When Mirra Andreeva wore a jacket emblazoned with "I want to thank myself" after winning the French Open, the phrase sparked more than social media buzz—it raised critical questions about when memorable words cross the line from cultural moment to protectable brand. This analysis explores the legal boundaries between quotable expression and trademark protection, examining how context, commercial use, and consumer perception determine whether a phrase deserves intellectual property protection.

A Western Cape High Court judgment confirms that payments made to creditors during business rescue proceedings may be void if a winding-up application was already presented.

The first call or letter seldom arrives at a convenient moment. A phone message from a "forensic investigator", an e-mail citing a presidential proclamation, or a request for financial information...

On 03 May 2024, the Acting Judge President's office for the Labour and Labour Appeal Courts announced the gazetting of revised rules.

Marriage isn't just about romance and vows; it's a binding legal contract with important consequences.

South Africa recently celebrated its 7th democratic general elections, a milestone highlighting three decades of democratic progress.

When a student urgently asks a court to let them continue attending classes while challenging an academic exclusion, the legal question is not simply whether the consequences for the student are serious.

In the United Kingdom the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary has published guidance for Judges on the use of Artificial Intelligence ("AI").