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UK Court of Appeal on understanding policy intent through pre-contractual documents
4th July 2025 A recent decision by the UK Court of Appeal (Civil Division) offers valuable insights into the role of the disclosure of pre-contractual documents... →
Cracking Down or Catching Up? South Africa’s Approach to Crypto Regulation: Part 1 – Payments
4th July 2025 Crypto assets (“crypto“) exist in a unique regulatory space. Unlike traditional currency, crypto is not issued by central banks. Crypto can however... →
Underlying cause in a section 197 transfer? Labour Appeal Court clarifies
3rd July 2025 The recent Labour Appeal Court (LAC) decision in Zeda Car Leasing (Pty) Ltd t/a Avis Fleet v Belinda Perlee (JA01/24) provides further... →
Everyday online subscriptions and shopping can push South Africans over their offshore spending limit
3rd July 2025 For South African residents and expatriates living abroad, reaching the R1-million annual limit of offshore spending allowed under exchange control... →
SARS Sharpens Scrutiny of Expatriate SA Tax Residents
2nd July 2025 South African expatriates living and working abroad are firmly in the Tax Man’s sights. Recent enhancements clearly indicate the South African... →
Litigating in the shadows? How the Western Cape High Court got subrogation wrong
1st July 2025 In June 2025, the Western Cape Court handed down a judgment on subrogation that changes established legal principles and settled practice. The... →
Efficient resolution of landlord-tenant conflicts
1st July 2025 The rental housing tribunal, established under the Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999, handles disputes between landlords and tenants of residential... →
Does the dismissal of an employee affect a restraint of trade?
1st July 2025 In the recent decision of Backsports (Pty) Ltd v Motlhanke and Another [2025] ZALCJHB 68 (18 February 2025), the Labour Court stated that a... →
When dinner bites back: Negligence is on the menu as the Western Cape High Court serves up res ipsa loquitur
1st July 2025 Four years after a seemingly ordinary dinner ended in emergency surgery, the Western Cape High Court has served up a stern warning to the... →
Court Rules SA Mission Abroad Cannot Burden Visa Applicants with Unauthorised Requirements
1st July 2025 A recent High Court order has confirmed that South African missions abroad must adhere strictly to the legal requirements set out in the... →
