The CIPC issued a notice regarding a data breach under section 22 of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 ("POPIA") notifying customers of unauthorised access to their systems on 29 February 2024.

Can a professional services firm rely on a client's assurance that they will not pursue legal action to avoid notifying its claims-made professional liability insurer of a potential claim arising from an alleged omission?

Innovations in electronic, mechanical and software technology are a dynamic and increasingly growing field, and as such protecting these inventions...

A number of publications have reported recently on the horrific story of Sandra Skinner – the Pretoria mom of three – who is claiming compensation for more than R1.8million from a doctor after her breast reduction surgeries went horribly wrong.

The Covid-19 pandemic has taken its toll on many marriages, with the divorce rate climbing to unusual heights.

On 14 February 2024, the Ministry of Commerce and Trade released updated requirements for prosecuting trade marks following the Libya Trade Mark Office's announcement...

In terms of the South African Children's Act (38 of 2005) a minor child's biological parents automatically have parental rights and responsibilities, which include guardianship.

The South African Human Rights Commission ("SAHRC") has released its final report regarding the inquiry into the sewage problem of the Vaal River.

In May 2015, a Gauteng man donated sperm to a same sex couple in terms of a sperm donor agreement. In terms of the agreement, the man agreed that he would neither make contact with...

When banks advance funds to clients prior to the lodgement of a mortgage bond at the Deeds Office, they must take cognisance of the effect of Section 88 of the Insolvency Act.

Describing itself as doing business in the "Better Beer" part of the beer market, Boston Beer Corporation – the maker of Sam Adams beers – filed a lawsuit yesterday against competitors Anchor Brewing Company and Anchor Brewers & Distillers – the maker of Anchor Steam beers – as well as Judd Hausner.

Liquid alternatives firm Hatteras Funds entered into a subadvisory agreement with Adams Street Partners that will give investors access to an array of private equity strategies.

Angola accedes to the Marrakesh Treaty to facilitate access to published works for persons who are blind, visually impaired or otherwise print disabled.

Morocco is advancing electric freight corridors with France, Ghana expands Chinese vehicle distribution networks, and Tanzania begins local locomotive assembly.

On 19 January 2026, Kenya's National Intelligence and Research University (NIRU) launched an incubation programme for AI innovators...

Morocco was one of several countries that attended the launch of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) initiative, the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Interchange (AIII).

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) announced that the Republic of Mozambique deposited its instrument of ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty on 27 January 2026.

The Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill has progressed through South Africa's Portfolio Committee on Health, which recently adopted a motion of desirability.

As of 1 January 2026, South Africa has implemented the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification.

South Africa has introduced a mandatory pre-export verification programme requiring certain Chinese imports to obtain Certificates of Conformity from September 2026.