Introduction Imagine handing the keys to your home to someone while you are away for several months. You trust them to look after your property, pay the necessary expenses, and return everything exactly as you left it. Even with complete trust ...
AI in Arbitration: A friend or foe?
The legal profession is one that is deeply rooted in tradition and procedure which is not easily done away with as procedural steps are paramount throughout the entirety of legal proceedings. Artificial intelligence (herein after referred to as “ ...
Is electricity a right or a privilege in South Africa?
Electricity as a right: There is no express right to electricity under the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (“the Constitution”). However, unwarranted/unlawful removal of access to electricity may still be against your common ...
Considering the CCMA? Here Is What You Need to Know
A lack of information or comprehension of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration (Hereinafter the “CCMA”) and its processes can prevent the public from taking advantage of the commission's accessible and low-cost services, ca ...
Crypto Asset Regulation and Legal Reform: How the Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations, 2026 Seek to redefine South Africa’s Digital Financial Ecosystem
Introduction South Africa's approach to crypto asset regulation has evolved rapidly over the past few years, reflecting the growing prominence of digital assets within both domestic and global financial markets. The publication of the Draft Ca ...
Unlocking Land Potential: A Guide to Property Subdivision
Imagine turning a single, sprawling piece of land into a lucrative portfolio of independent assets. In today’s rapidly densifying urban landscape, property subdivision is more than just a trend; it is a strategic move for homeowners and developer ...
Key Benefits and Risks of Setting up a Trust
A trust is a legal arrangement where ownership of property is transferred to trustees, who manage it for the general benefit of identified beneficiaries or to fulfil clearly defined objectives set out in the trust deed. Trusts fall into two ma ...
What Happens After a Company Is Liquidated?
The word 'liquidation' tends to trigger panic. Directors fear personal liability. Employees fear losing their jobs and their money. Creditors fear they will never see a cent. And yet, for most people involved in a liquidated company, the biggest ...
Corporate Governance: What It Really Means for Your Business
Governance carries a deeply historical meaning, which has developed and evolved within our legal framework. The word “governance” originates from the Greek term kybernan, meaning to steer or guide. Against this backdrop, corporate governance play ...
The Legal Imperative to Report a Deceased Estate in South Africa
Introduction: The administration of deceased estates in South Africa is regulated by the Administration of Estates Act 66 of 1965 (“the Act”), which sets out the legal process for managing and distributing a person’s estate after death. An imp ...