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Friends And Family May Turn To Foes – Be Careful Who You Appoint As An Executor
There are only two things in life that are inevitable, death and taxes. Taxes are debatable however death will come knocking on each and every one of our doors at some point in our life. This article is about making wise and responsible decisions prior to your death to ensure that you appoint an...
Mauritius: Supreme Court affirms that guarantor’s liability survives DOCA
The Supreme Court of Mauritius has confirmed on appeal, that a deed of company arrangement (DOCA) cannot extinguish a creditor’s rights against guarantors. In Wong Hee J. & Anor v. The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Company Ltd (2026 SCJ 1), the Court held that section 269(2) of the...
Reinstatement, back pay, and employer obligations
When an employee is reinstated by court order, the waters can be muddied and the obligations of the employer can be nuanced. A recent case handed down by the labour court brought this into the spotlight. An employee, who had been dismissed, was reinstated by the CCMA, with an order for back pay...
Key considerations and compliance challenges as South Africa nears implementation of groundbreaking "Failure to Prevent Corrupt Activities Offence"
Arguably one of the most far-reaching recommendations of the State Capture Commission, the introduction of a failure to prevent corruption offence, is on the cusp of being introduced in South Africa. The Judicial Matters Amendment Bill (the “Bill”) which is due to be considered by the National...
Residential Tenant, Landlord Rights Under Lockdown
In the economic turmoil caused by Covid-19 lockdown, many people have not been able to pay their residential rent. Under government lockdown regulations – which try to ameliorate this problem – where do tenants and landlords stand legally? Two main scenarios emerge in the regulations passed by...
Eric Bonnet-Maes appointed Chief Executive Officer of LexisNexis (RELX Group) for Continental Europe, Middle East and Africa
Eric Bonnet-Maes joined LexisNexis France in 2007 as Sales and Operational Marketing Director before becoming Chief Operating Officer from 2014. Since 2018, he led LexisNexis' Asia region, steering the development of Greater China, Japan, South Korea, India and Southeast Asia from Hong Kong. "I...
Non-payment of commission sways the tightrope
The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) entitles employees to certain minimum rights as regards their terms and conditions of employment. These rights include, amongst others the right to be remunerated for work done, be given vacation leave, sick leave, maternity leave and family...
South Africa’s evolving mineral and petroleum industries
South Africa’s mineral and petroleum industries faced significant changes in 2024 in view of the establishment of the Government of National Unity and legislative developments in these industries. In May 2024, South Africa had its seventh general election the results of which paved the way for...
Why your marriage could be rewriting your will
A landmark Constitutional Court ruling on 21 January has brought much-needed clarity to how debt and assets are shared within a marriage, particularly where customary and civil marriages intersect. The judgment deals with an issue many people misunderstand: how and when spouses can change their...
Trends shaping South Africa’s food retail and wholesale sector
South Africa’s food retail and wholesale sector is one of the country’s most dynamic industries, directly linked to household consumption, employment, and food security. It reflects both the opportunities and pressures shaping the economy in 2025 and beyond. These insights are drawn from...
Protecting Minority Shareholders
In any company, shareholders invest their money and trust in the hope of a fair return and proper governance. While majority shareholders often control the direction of the company, minority shareholders sometimes find themselves sidelined, with their voices drowned out or their interests...
When Seeing is Deceiving: The UK Supreme Court on Post-Sale Confusion
The Iconix Luxembourg Holdings SARL v Dream Pairs Europe Inc decision offers guidance for fashion and lifestyle brands navigating trade mark infringement. The UK Supreme Court has delivered a ruling that brand owners should note. In Iconix Luxembourg Holdings SARL v Dream Pairs Europe Inc [2025]...
The MTBPS needs to focus on easing the cost of doing business
The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, has committed himself to the task of pursuing his predecessors’ structural reform agenda and reducing red tape, the progress of which will be keenly noted in the Medium Term Budget Policy (MTBPS) on the 11th of November. Angelika Goliger, EY Africa’s...
Building trust and resilience: How insurers can anchor consumers in a changing risk landscape
The South African insurance industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past few years, despite a challenging economy and a changing risk landscape. The frequency and severity of climate- and weather-related events place increasing pressure on underwriting, claims and reinsurance...
Code Red to Code Regulated: South Africa’s Data, AI and Cybersecurity Shift in 2025, and What’s to Come in 2026?
South Africa’s data protection, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (“AI“) landscape matured significantly in 2025. Key developments included: new POPIA regulations; a joint cyber security standard for financial institutions coming into effect; the Information Regulator issuing draft...
