All Legal Briefs
The COIDA – Key amendments come into effect
6th February 2026 On 23 January 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa published Proclamation Notice 306 of 2026, bringing into operation several critical provisions of the... →
Could Starlink and the like shape the VAT debate in the 2026 Budget and beyond?
5th February 2026 With the 2026 Budget Speech set for 25 February, one issue is all but guaranteed to resurface: VAT. That debate was already tested last year, when... →
The limits of leniency: Chairpersons, plea‑deals and discipline in the workplace
4th February 2026 The Labour Appeal Court (LAC) has handed down a compelling decision that tackles a question many employers and legal practitioners grapple with:... →
Trusts firmly on Sars’ enforcement radar: Final letters of demand now in play
4th February 2026 South African trusts and trustees are entering a far more unforgiving tax enforcement environment. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has... →
Labour Court reiterates the limited role of political parties in labour disputes
3rd February 2026 Handling unprotected strikes can be tricky. Tensions are generally high, the workforce disgruntled and output severely disrupted. An added... →
Climate change assessment reports for environmental authorisations: When judicial precedent outpaces regulatory clarity
3rd February 2026 South African environmental law is undergoing a decisive shift in how climate change considerations are integrated into environmental authorisation... →
R523-billion and counting: Sars collection inevitable
3rd February 2026 South Africa’s tax system is sending a message that cannot be ignored. Sars have confirmed the figures as at December 2025, recording an undisputed... →
Nowhere to Hide: Regulator Orders JSE to Lift the Veil on Trading Records
2nd February 2026 On 5 January 2026, the Information Regulator (“IR“) issued an enforcement notice against the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (“JSE“), setting aside the... →
What SARB’s rule changes mean for your offshore transfers
2nd February 2026 The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has adjusted the operation of the Single Discretionary Allowance (SDA) regime for South Africans transferring... →
Navigating the Distressed Horizon – Restructuring South African Businesses in 2026
30th January 2026 Looking ahead to 2026, restructuring of businesses are set to increase as continued pressures brought about by tough trading conditions continue to... →
