South Africans are repeatedly cautioned against a predicted ‘bumpy ride' for 2024, considering the poor economic outlook, low GDP growth, combined with the uncertainty brought...

Section 46 of the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 (the "ITA") provides roll-over relief where a company distributes shares it holds in another company to its own shareholders...

In an increasingly competitive business landscape, one of the most common legal tools to protect a company's trade secrets, confidential information, and customer relationships, is a restraint of trade clause.

The National Treasury and Parliament have introduced a new retirement system to replace the current Pension and Provident retirement systems.

Family lawyers are often approached by clients who request an "interdict" or "restraining order" against their spouse, partner, parent, or any other family member.

It is vital that any business, especially those offering products or services on credit, manage their debtors effectively, particularly in matters of payment terms.

As reported by the media, DStv had YouTube take down the launch video of a new Afrikaans streaming service based on a suspicious copyright claim.

Intellectual property (IP) has a significant impact on the intangible asset value of most businesses, no more noticeably than in the realm of sports.

In South Africa, questions about Beneficial Ownership have become increasingly common, especially as the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) and Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)...

Many couples are uncertain about the process of getting married outside of a traditional ceremony. This question has become even more common in recent years, with many opting for a more straightforward.

South African courts have long recognised that Trusts can be misused to shield marital assets during divorce proceedings. Although a properly administered Trust is a separate legal entity...

In a commercial environment, many multinational corporations centralise the ownership of intellectual property, including trademarks, within a holding company, while operational use of the brands is undertaken by subsidiaries across different markets.

Your new AI tool, trained on months of client insights, LinkedIn posts, and your best product copy, starts generating pitch decks, summaries, even code.

Although the full details of the reported dispute remain confidential, the public commentary points to an important distinction. A product may be manufactured by one business, while the brand, goodwill, packaging identity...

As software becomes the lifeblood of modern businesses – especially in start-ups and rapidly scaling ventures – understanding who actually owns the code is crucial.

Protecting older persons from abuse is both a legal duty and a social responsibility. The Older Persons Act 13 of 2006 ("the Act") places clear obligations on individuals, professionals and communities...

The landmark Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) decision in Mashwayi Projects (Pty) Ltd and Others v Wescoal Mining (Pty) Ltd and Others (2025 ZASCA 5) reshaped the business rescue landscape...

You authorise your lawyers to take action. Soon, colleagues ask for timelines and likely outcomes. From the outside, the matter seems to move in slow motion.

When a property in a deceased estate is sold and transferred to a third party, the purchase price is typically paid into the late estate bank account.

Usufructs are frequently used in estate planning and property transactions in South Africa, particularly where a property owner wishes to grant a surviving spouse or family member...