Werksmans
Swimming upstream – the case for assisting the struggling SME
22nd August 2025 Whilst there have been a handful of instances where we have been told, genuinely and somewhat accurately, that we’ve never had it so good, the... →
Cracking Down or Catching Up? South Africa’s Approach to Crypto Regulation: Part 2 – Financial Services and FICA
20th August 2025 Crypto assets (“crypto“) exist in a unique regulatory space. Unlike traditional currency, crypto is not issued by central banks. Crypto can however... →
Labour Court upholds enforceability of restraint of trade agreements
19th August 2025 In the recent case of SMD Technologies (Pty) Ltd v Tavares and Another ([2024] ZALCJHB 546), the Labour Court reaffirmed the enforceability of... →
When a Withdrawal Doesn’t Really Withdraw: Provisional Liquidation is not Set Aside by Withdrawal
15th August 2025 We were recently reprimanded by an opponent for having the temerity to insist on a final liquidation order on behalf of a client, after the... →
To Dismiss or Not to Dismiss – That is the Operational Question
15th August 2025 The recent Labour Court judgment in Inxuba Yethemba Municipality v Msweli & others underscores two important principles for both employers and... →
The Clock is Ticking on Unfair Labour Practice Referrals – Labour Court Confirms They Are One-Time Events
15th August 2025 In the recent case of NEHAWU obo Makhubele & others v Ramalatso NO & others , the Labour Court reaffirmed that disputes over unfair labour... →
The Consequences of Lessons not Learnt – A Cautionary POPIA Tale
15th August 2025 "All men make mistakes, but a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong, and repairs the evil. The only crime is pride.” — Sophocles In a... →
International Comparative Legal Guide - Corporate Governance 2025
15th August 2025 The King IV Report on Corporate Governance for South Africa 2016 (“King IV Code”) defines ‘corporate governance’ as the exercise of ethical and... →
