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Bowmans reaffirms its status as the pre-eminent African law firm, with exceptional Chambers rankings
13th February 2026 Bowmans has once again demonstrated its strength in handling complex legal matters, earning outstanding recognition in the 2026 Chambers and... →
Warning to taxpayers with undisclosed foreign income: Supreme Court of Appeal backs Sars
13th February 2026 In a recent decisive judgement, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruled against a taxpayer who failed to account for a foreign deposit of... →
Court scrutiny of Sars’ powers and internal protocols – Why the tax man may come up short
12th February 2026 Two recent High Court judgments, in which the South African Revenue Service’s (Sars) powers came under close scrutiny, have delivered a clear... →
A snapshot of the National Minimum Wage for 2026
11th February 2026 In this bulletin, we take a look at the new national minimum wage, discuss how this wage is to be calculated and comment on how it may affect... →
Prudential Authority opens final consultation on amended commercial paper regulations
11th February 2026 The regulation of commercial paper issuance in South Africa has, since 1994, been governed by an exemption notice (the Commercial Paper... →
A legacy of love… and red dresses
10th February 2026 He created a signature shade of red and dressed the most glamorous women in the world – from Princess Diana to Zendaya – but Valentino’s greatest... →
Sars gatekeeper role delays offshore directors’ fees
10th February 2026 Non-Executive Directors who are non-resident for South African tax purposes are increasingly experiencing delays and uncertainty when seeking to... →
When Misconduct Becomes “Gross”: Understanding when insubordination justifies dismissal under the LRA
10th February 2026 The Labour Relations Act (LRA), read together with the Code of Good Practice (2025), establishes that dismissal is an appropriate sanction when an... →
New banking and tax rules impact receiving and remittance of rental income for foreign property owners in South Africa
10th February 2026 Foreign nationals who own fixed property in South Africa and derive rental income from it, are increasingly facing new compliance hurdles when... →
Comment on Minister Gwede Mantashe’s Mining Indaba 2026 opening address
9th February 2026 Leaning on the theme of the Mining Indaba, Stronger Together, the Minister emphasised the need for not only governments to work together, but the... →
