According to the Institute of Directors of Southern Africa ("IODSA"), the King lV Report on Corporate Governance ("King IV") recognises Companies as integral parts of the broader society.

When entering into settlement discussions, the content of your discussions and subsequent correspondence is of the utmost importance.

Contracting parties are often weary of certain risks which may apply to the contractual relationship they are entering into.

Rent-to-own or Rent-to-Buy is an arrangement that provides for the rental of a property for an agreed period, at the end of which, the renter has the option to buy.

Although the Blockchain and the various Crypto Assets used on the system are viewed as immensely useful, the official regulatory position of the South African legal system has not yet been established.

South Africans are in a state of COVID-19 information overload and Employers and Employees alike are finding themselves in circumstances where information is either unreliable or presently...

A contract is a document signed by two or more parties and gives rise to rights and duties. The terms and conditions stipulated within a contract, therefore, determine the parties' obligations towards each other.

Arbitration is a well known alternative dispute resolution mechanism in South Africa.

Where resolution of issues between people takes long, we often see an increase in people taking matters into their own hands.

Our most essential roles on the board level often involve an executive director. Being an Executive Director means that the Company engages this person as both an employee and a board member.

Constructive Dismissal is defined in Section 186 of the Labour Relations Act ("the Act") which sets out the meaning of dismissal in terms of the Act.

In the United Kingdom, the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") representing policy holders, brought a test case under the United Kingdom High Court's Financial Markets Test Case Scheme.

All property owners are obliged to pay rates and utilities in respect of their properties. Section 22Lost or Destroyed Title Deeds9 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa states...

The underpinning purpose of Notarial Authentication of documents is the principle of authenticity.

Eviction applications frequently pit the two sides of our society against one another. The applicant is invariably the property owner who has the resources necessary to access the civil justice system.

In the last few years, there has been a push for more regulated industries and better protection of consumers. If consumers lose faith in the products available for purchase...

In recent years (inter vivos) trusts have become a popular vehicle to use for purposes of employee share schemes to facilitate empowerment transactions within the private sector.

Suspension of Employees is a common occurrence in the workplace. Accordingly, Employers should be aware of the correct processes and procedures which must be...

South Africa has now taken a further step in embracing equality before the law for same-sex couples, and this step may further evaporate further risks of exposure to discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Generally, Rule 42 of the Uniform Rules of Court deals with the Variation and rescission of court orders. In case of the service of a debt (i.e. that the judgement amount is paid) or by consent rule 23A applies.