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When does an acquisition by a company of its own shares constitute a scheme of arrangement?
20th June 2025 Understanding the relationship between Section 48 and Section 114 of the Companies Act in Light of the Companies Amendment Act, No. 16 Of 2024 1.... →
Business Rescue Is Not a Shield from Accountability: Director and Business Rescue Practitioner Held Liable
5th June 2025 The recent decision in PH Strydom NO v Seacrest Investment 153 (Pty) Ltd & Others (delivered on 4 June 2025) serves as a stark reminder that... →
Automatic Termination Clauses Do Not Trump the LRA: The Biyana Case
5th June 2025 The CCMA’s recent decision in Biyana v National Consumer Commission (2025) 34 CCMA 7.17.2 offers a critical reminder for employers relying on... →
The Age of AI and Employment: Navigating Legal and Strategic Implications for Employers
29th May 2025 Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a speculative disruptor – it is a present operational force reshaping industries. Employers now face a... →
Steyn V Business Connexion Group Ltd: Case Summary
29th May 2025 The recent judgement of Steyn v Business Connexion Group Ltd (“Steyn“) has provided fresh insight into the interpretation and practical... →
Illegal Miners: The Mine Health and Safety Obligations of Mining Right Holders for Mines No Longer “Being Worked”
23rd May 2025 1. The tragedy which occurred in Stilfontein earlier this year (“the Stilfontein tragedy”) has uncovered important legal questions concerning the... →
Taxation of Rewards Points
23rd May 2025 It has become common for businesses to implement loyalty programmes in order to incentivise their customers. These programmes allow customers to... →
Competition Law: Transformation and public interest in abuse of dominance cases
23rd May 2025 Recent developments in South African competition law have significantly elevated the role of transformative considerations and public interest... →