Introduction In Part 1 of this Three-Part Series, we focused on proposed amendments to the Companies Act, 2008, by the Companies Act Amendment Bill, 2021 (the “Amendment Bill”) that will…
Introduction In Part 1 of this Three-Part Series, we focused on proposed amendments to the Companies Act, 2008, by the Companies Act Amendment Bill, 2021 (the “Amendment Bill”) that will…
Introduction In Part 1 of this three-part series, we focused on the proposed amendments by the Companies Act Amendment Bill, 2021 (“the Amendment Bill”) that seek to amend various sections…
What is a crypto asset? A crypto asset, formally known as “cryptocurrency,“ is a digital representation of value or a contractual right that is not issued by a central bank…
The judgments on email fraud point to the need for a more secure relationship between law firms and clients, but also have immediate ramifications for anyone using online banking. Two…
Introduction On 18 March 2022, the Minister of Labour, Thulas Nxesi, repealed the Code of Good Practice on the Handling of Sexual Harassment Cases in the workplace. This code dealt…
The Constitutional Court upholds recognition of Muslim marriages On 28 June 2022 in a long-awaited and much anticipated judgment, the constitutional court (CC) in Women’s Legal Centre Trust v President…
Everyone, from your parents when you are a child to your prospective in-laws when you reach adulthood, sings the same song: get some “property” behind you; along with an education,…
Introduction A Will is a legal document that sets out your wishes regarding the distribution of your property upon your death. Simply put, a Will is a list of instructions…
“THE POWER IS NOT IN YOUR HANDS,” says the Court. This article looks into Govan Mbeki Local Municipality and Another v Glencore Operations South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Others (334/2021;…
If adult dependent children must bring maintenance claims on their own behalf when their parents’ divorce, the court of appeal warns of “unthinkable emotional consequences.” A divorce action was paused…