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Navigating change of control: Legal and commercial considerations
23rd October 2025 In a South African company law context, a change of control refers to the acquisition or establishment of direct or indirect control over the whole... →
Parliament heard: Foreign pensions tax could deter wealthy retirees, returning expatriates and investment
23rd October 2025 The proposed removal of the tax exemption on foreign retirement funds for South African tax residents could have far-reaching negative... →
Defamation in Labour Law – Manqele V Baloyi Masango Inc Attorneys and Others (896/2023) [2025] Zampmbhc 75 (12 August 2025)
22nd October 2025 It is not unusual for employers to appoint a law firm to conduct investigations into allegations of misconduct which culminate in reports, the... →
Hidden danger of under-declaring income: Why expats may be more at risk without knowing it
22nd October 2025 “In terms of the Tax Administration Act, the accused is obliged to submit tax returns for assessment by a specific return date. The accused failed... →
Finding the “reasonable man” in law
22nd October 2025 The law sometimes references hypothetical persons, such as a “reasonable person” or the “average consumer,” as a measure of standard in law. These... →
Mauritius: Choice of remedies and pleading standards in fixed-term employment terminations
22nd October 2025 The Supreme Court of Mauritius has dismissed preliminary objections in a fixed-term employment dispute, providing important clarifications for both... →
Throwing in the Towel in Tolerable Circumstances
21st October 2025 Receiving an employee’s resignation may appear to signal the end of an employment relationship; however, this may only be the calm before the storm... →
AI represents the next horizon for ESG
21st October 2025 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing at an unprecedented pace globally. The exceptional growth of data and the rapid adoption of AI... →
The mythical life of a South African taxpayer
21st October 2025 If South African tax were a fable, it would feature three enduring characters: the weary taxpayer, the watchful Sars, and the elusive concept known... →
AI gone rogue: Are employers liable when workplace AI harms employees?
21st October 2025 When Anthropic released its Claude 4 evaluation report, a particular finding sparked significant discussion among artificial intelligence (AI)... →
