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The Dawn of a New Insolvency Era: Is 14 April 2025 a Defining Moment for South Africa’s Business Rescue Framework?
16th April 2025 On 14 April 2025, the Johannesburg Division of the High Court officially launched a pilot Dedicated Insolvency Court, marking what may be a pivotal... →
Gambling with company funds: Don’t pass go, proceed directly to sequestration
16th April 2025 Following the liquidation of Tariomix (Pty) Ltd in Hermanus No and Others v Liebenberg (2024-071301) [2025] Zarph 89, the appointed joint... →
A Guide to The Johannesburg High Court – dedicated Insolvency Court Project
16th April 2025 1. In a landmark step to revolutionise insolvency litigation in South Africa, the Johannesburg High Court has launched a Pilot Dedicated Insolvency... →
Labour Court Jurisdiction: Lessons from Legal Precedents
15th April 2025 Does the Labour Court have jurisdiction to hear matters that have not been set down for conciliation or arbitration at the CCMA? The recent Labour... →
Discrimination on the Grounds of Conscience
15th April 2025 An employee refused to carry out an instruction from his superior due to his belief that such instruction was unlawful. The employee filed a... →
FSCA proposes new reporting and disclosure requirements for short sales
15th April 2025 Following extensive industry feedback on the draft conduct standard regarding the reporting and disclosure of short sales, published in March 2023... →
NPOs should not risk their S18A status, leaving their donors in the lurch
15th April 2025 If you are a Section 18A approved non-profit organisation (NPO) that relies on donations, you already know how important it is for donors to claim... →
Employer’s failure to intervene renders female pastor successful in constructive dismissal claim
15th April 2025 A recent Labour Court judgment confirms that where employers fail to properly address grievances or mitigate the cause of an employee’s complaint,... →
VAT Victory: Tax Court Sides with Legal Practitioners’ Fund in R150m Showdown with SARS
14th April 2025 The Tax Court has handed down a pivotal judgment in Fund v SARS (VAT 22558) [2025] ZATC CPT, confirming that the Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund... →
New Expropriation Act marks a transformative development, whether welcomed or not
14th April 2025 Legal experts at commercial law firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr explore key changes in the new legislation and the delicate balance between... →
