Bad Boys Porsche: Expensive lessons in procurement practices

[Ginen Moodley] One of the most memorable features of the 1995 hit film Bad Boys was the sleek black Porsche 911 Turbo driven by Will Smith’s character. It turns out that this very car is now at the centre of a high-profile fraud case involving Investec and Stanbic, highlighting just how vulnerable even the most sophisticated institutions can be to deception...

Public release of the NRSO: Educators to get first look

[Shan Radcliffe] Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has provided further clarity on the public release of the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO)...

PoPIA v press freedom: SA court to decide on HIV disclosure case

[Ahmore Burger-Smidt] The recent legal battle between renowned actor Sello Maake kaNcube and the Sunday World newspaper thrusts the delicate balance between freedom of expression and the right to privacy into the spotlight, reigniting a crucial debate in South African law...

Duty to disclose: Lessons from the US, where assurances are not enough

[Jean-Paul Rudd] 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?

#BizTrends2025: Expect more corporate corruption crackdowns in 2025

[Jane Andropoulos] In the last few years, prosecutors from Australia, Africa and the United Kingdom have had limited success in pursuing corporates and their directors for criminal liability in bribery and corruption cases...

Groundbreaking draft dismissal code to transform South Africa's workplace culture

[Jonathan Goldberg] The newly published Draft Code of Good Practice on Dismissal marks a pivotal reform in South Africa's employment dismissal framework, providing employers with clearer guidelines, enhanced flexibility, and a strong focus on fair labour practice...

Ruling highlights importance of wording in indemnity insurance policies

[Jean-Paul Rudd] The recent New York case of Integris Risk Retention Group v Capital Region Orthopaedics Associates highlights the importance of clear drafting of prior exclusion clauses...

#BizTrends2025: Tax bill proposal - benefits of offering ADR at an earlier stage

[Joon Chong] Tax disputes under Chapter 9 of the Tax Administration Act against the South African Revenue Service can be a long drawn-out process...

#BizTrends2025: African employment law trends - employee rights and well-being, workplace and technology evolution

[Chloë Loubser] In 2025, African employers will continue to be part of a global emphasis on fostering work environments that prioritise employee well-being, welfare and workers rights...

Public liability vs personal negligence: Judgment a warning against opportunistic litigation

[Mtho Maphumulo] In recent years, South Africa has witnessed a growing trend of litigation, with an increasing number of lawsuits being filed — even in cases where the objective facts do not justify legal action...

Applying the ‘but-for’ test when determining appropriate D&O insurance coverage

[Jean-Paul Rudd] Directors and officers (D&O) insurance policies often exclude claims arising from actual or alleged contractual liability...

Can Sars take your pension to settle tax debt?

[Graeme Palmer] Sars has powers under the Tax Administration Act to issue a notice to a person who holds or owes money to a taxpayer to pay such money over to Sars to settle a tax debt...

Obstructing the collection of tax debt? Accomplices will be charged

[Graeme Palmer] Sars can hold a person jointly and severally liable with a taxpayer for a tax debt if that person knowingly assisted in dissipating a taxpayer’s assets to obstruct the collection of said debt...

Can businesses recover stolen money from ex-employee pension funds?

[Mtho Maphumulo] When employees are dismissed or abscond following suspected theft or misappropriation of funds, ex-employers often attempt to recover the lost funds from the ex-employee's pension benefits...

Conciliation: A vital step when challenging fairness of retrenchments

[Chloë Loubser] The Labour Appeal Court recently delivered a significant judgment which provided clarity on whether conciliation is required before referring a dispute about the substantive fairness of dismissals to the Labour Court...

Doing business in SA: 5 legal advantages

[Ginen Moodley] For companies looking to expand into South Africa, understanding the legal landscape is crucial. South Africa offers numerous legal benefits that make it an attractive hub for international operations...

Branching into South Africa? 5 legal facets you shouldn't overlook

[Ginen Moodley] South Africa, with its robust infrastructure and strategic positioning as a gateway to Africa, presents a compelling case for foreign direct investment. However, the success of international businesses entering the market hinges on a thorough understanding of the local legal framework...

ConCourt grants extension to GNU for Marriage Act amendment

[Lindsey Schutters] The Constitutional Court has granted parliament an extension to amend the Marriage Act and Divorce Act…

Ramaphosa gives SIU license to investigate Transnet corruption

[Lindsey Schutters] President Ramaphosa signed significant proclamations to send the SIU hunting for evidence of corruption...

#WomensMonth: Empathy and advocacy - Kaamilah Paulse's recipe for women's success in law

[Shan Radcliffe] Kaamilah Paulse, family law specialist at Herold Gie Attorneys, talks about the positive transformation in the legal industry and the challenges women still face...