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If you are living outside South Africa and buying a home here, your bond (mortgage / home loan) will almost always include exchange control conditions.

The Competition Appeal Court has set aside a Competition Tribunal decision delivered more than six years after the hearing concluded, finding that the delay and fragmented adjudicative process compromised the legality and fairness of the outcome. The judgment establishes that administrative bodies must maintain expeditious, coherent processes anchored in evidence, with decisions properly connected to the panels that heard the matter.

In a significant recent judgment, the Labour Court provided important clarity on the removal of an employment benefit in the case Public Servants Association of South Africa and 490 Others v The

The Labour Appeal Court's judgment in Golden Arrow Bus Services (Pty) Ltd v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration & Others (19 June 2025) is a reminder that winning the...

On 23 July 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Public Procurement Act 28 of 2024 ("the Act") into law, fulfilling the constitutional mandates of sections 195, 216, and 217.

Every property within the boundaries of the City of Cape Town municipality has a specific zoning assigned to it based on the City of Cape Town's Land Use Management System and Development Management Scheme (DMS).

Under section 6(2)(e)(iii) of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000 ("PAJA") as well as under the principle of legality...

Estate planning extends far beyond drafting a valid Will. This article examines the critical but often overlooked issue of estate liquidity—the availability of cash to settle taxes, debts, and administration costs—and explains why asset-rich estates can still face serious financial challenges during administration.

Our world of work is evolving – and so is the way we access justice. On 28 March 2025, two important directives were issued: Directive 01 of 2025: Implementation of Court Online Electronic Platform...

Commercial agreements often include supporting obligations intended to improve a creditor’s prospects of recovery if the principal debtor defaults. These may be described as guarantees, suretyships, undertakings...

Employment contracts are essential documents that set the foundation for the working relationship between employers and employees.

When does an unpaid invoice signal more than a contractual dispute? This analysis examines the critical distinction between debtors who will not pay and those who cannot pay, exploring how creditors can identify financial distress patterns and select appropriate recovery strategies before their options narrow. Understanding these warning signs may determine whether a creditor pursues ordinary litigation, liquidation proceedings, or business rescue.

When it comes to residential leases, the "right" answer matters less than understanding why the answer is what it is. Below is a concise guide to the legal framework, followed by some practical pointers for both landlords and tenants.

A recent ruling issued in favour of a client of Fairbridges provides helpful clarity on the purpose and limits of demarcation disputes in South African labour law.

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.

When acquiring a business, the purchase price often reflects intangible assets like customer relationships, reputation, and market position. How can purchasers protect the goodwill they've paid for when sellers may be positioned to immediately compete using the same relationships and knowledge that contributed to the transaction value?

South African company law, governed primarily by the Companies Act 71 of 2008 ("the 2008 Act"), does not expressly define "shadow directors." In contrast, many international jurisdictions provide a specific definition...

On 12 February 2026, during his State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirmed government's...