Webber Wentzel
The courts' approach to withdrawal of admissions and compromise
21st November 2025 In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) reaffirmed the legal principles governing the withdrawal of admissions in pleadings and the... →
No way out: Mediation is not optional in the Gauteng Division of the High Court
19th November 2025 With effect from 22 April 2025, the Gauteng Division of the High Court has introduced mandatory mediation before civil trials. This requires... →
Joint liability for a fall through the warehouse roof due to safety failures
18th November 2025 In a recent decision by the Western Cape Division of the High Court in Albertino Lorenzo Bennet v Prima Toys and Leisure Trading (Pty) Ltd and... →
South Africa's Prudential Authority Issues Updated Climate-Related Disclosure Guidance for Banks and Insurers
12th November 2025 Climate risk management requires ongoing capacity building and capability development, especially for banks and insurers that are highly... →
Adaptive re-use - Sustainable Property Development: Legal challenges and opportunities
12th November 2025 Adaptive reuse represents a transformative approach to property development that addresses both economic and environmental imperatives in South... →
Beyond UMK (CC): A "good cause" for High Court tax litigation
11th November 2025 The Constitutional Court (CC) in United Manganese of Kalahari (Pty) Limited v CSARS and Others (CCT 72/24) (31 March 2025) (UMK) has fundamentally... →
The Confluence Revolution: Why Private Credit is Gaining Traction in Africa – Part 1
11th November 2025 Africa has observed rapid growth in private credit over the last few years, and when considering this rise alongside the broader trends we are... →
The Confluence Revolution: Why Private Credit is Gaining Traction in Africa (Part 1)
6th November 2025 Africa has observed rapid growth in private credit over the last few years, and when considering this rise alongside the broader trends we are... →
