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2026 Fintech year ahead
30th January 2026 Looking ahead to 2026, fintech is set to transform how financial services are delivered and accessed, driven by rapid technological innovation and... →
The best piece of financial advice you’ll get all year… is not what you’d expect!
30th January 2026 It may surprise you to hear that one of the most important pieces of financial advice you’re likely to receive this year has nothing to do with the... →
The Labour Appeal Court confirms that dismissed employees are still required to comply with their restraint of trade obligations
29th January 2026 Earlier this year, the Labour Court found that a restraint of trade was unenforceable due to the dismissal of the employee. This decision was taken... →
This is your captain speaking: Aviation's Essential Services designation destined for landing?
29th January 2026 The Essential Services Committee (ESC) has published a notice in terms of section 71, read with section 70(B)(1)(d) of the Labour Relations Act No... →
Can a Business Cancel a Contract During Financial Distress?
29th January 2026 Financial distress is a reality faced by many businesses, particularly in an uncertain economic climate. When cash flow tightens and financial... →
Medical Incapacity and Disability in South African Labour Law: Legal Distinctions, Employer Obligations, and Procedural Fairness
29th January 2026 The distinction between incapacity due to ill health (medical incapacity) and disability remains one of the most complex and sensitive areas of... →
The Tax Trap: Distinguishing Fraud from Enforcement
29th January 2026 Scammers seldom announce themselves with force or warning. There is no knock at the door and no prior engagement. This is particularly true when... →
Publicly available information and your privacy: How South African law really works
29th January 2026 Publicly available does not mean unprotected. Under South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (“POPIA“), most personal... →
Privacy Day 2026: Moving beyond the consent myth under POPIA
29th January 2026 South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (“POPIA“) provides multiple lawful bases for processing personal information, and one... →
South Africa’s Energy Outlook: Key Developments from 2025 and What to Expect in 2026
29th January 2026 2025 highlighted key trends signalling a fundamental reset in South Africa’s electricity sector, with 2026 expected to be the year in which many of... →
