Latest Legal Briefs
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...
Kenya: Adoption of a revised Risk-Based Credit Pricing Model
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has published the revised Risk-Based Credit Pricing Model (RBCPM) for adoption by the banking sector. This follows a public and stakeholder consultation period published by the CBK on 23 April 2025 on the new pricing model. Under the new model, the lending rate...
How inspectors should conduct inspections under the OHSA
The recent Labour Court decision in Truworths Limited v The Chief Inspector: Occupational Health and Safety, Department of Employment and Labour and Another Case Number: J1597/21 has provided clarification on the authority of labour inspectors and the correct application of the “reasonably...
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...
Inconsistency disturbs the balance
Unprotected strikes will often merit dismissal where the employer has not provoked them. However, even where there has been no provocation, such dismissal can be found to be unfair. One factor that could bedevil the employer’s case is where there has been inconsistency in the decision to dismiss....
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...
Expected soon: Easier, cheaper way for PBOs to get donation receipts certified
Public Benefit Organisations (PBOs) could soon benefit from a more affordable way to comply with the South African Revenue Service (Sars)’ requirement to certify that all section 18A donations for which receipts were issued in a tax year, were indeed utilised for public benefit activities. This...
Sabinet African Journals – Powering Discoverability and Accessibility for Libraries and Researchers
In an age where academic impact centres on visibility and discoverability, Sabinet African Journals serves as a critical tool for libraries and researchers focused on Africa-related content. Designed to address both accessibility and usability, Sabinet African Journals hosts the most...
Smartphones in schools: The legal and policy imperatives for South African schools
Smartphones have become ubiquitous in South African society, and schools are no exception. While these devices offer educational opportunities and facilitate communication, their misuse during school hours presents significant challenges. Learners have used smartphones to engage in cyberbullying,...
Is Lady Gaga facing the music, or is a surf giant attempting to ride the wave of her merchandising success?
Trade mark owners across the globe often wonder why they need to register their trade name or logo, especially when they are unclear about its worth. This is the $100 million question that pop icon Lady Gaga and surf brand LOST have to face in 2025. In March, the global superstar and regular...
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...
New draft tax bill hides a "stealth tax" in your unit trust investments
For millions of South Africans, a unit trust or a portfolio of a Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) is one of the pillars of their financial future, serving as a vehicle for retirement savings, children's education funds, and long-term wealth creation. Under National Treasury's proposed...
Access to Justice – Standing with Women Beyond Women’s Month
As Women’s Month draws to an end, it is worth reflecting on the measures society has taken to protect women and other vulnerable groups against gender-based violence (“GBV“). It goes without saying that combating GBV cannot only be the responsibility of government. Every sector, including the...
