As a law firm, Adriaans Attorneys understands the importance of building strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and partners. However, it's not just about winning cases or closing deals; it's also about demonstrating respect, empathy, and ...
Estate Duty and the Importance of Due Diligence in Estates
Estate planning is the cornerstone of financial security, ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes while minimizing tax liabilities for your heirs. In South Africa, estate duty, is governed by the Estate Duty Act (“the A ...
Mandatory Energy Performance Certificate for non-residential buildings and a looming deadline of 7 December 2025
Background of South Africa’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and adoption of an Energy Performance Certificate as manner in achieving more energy efficient: Currently, South Africa’s energy supply is still largely dependent on elect ...
How to Protect Your Interests as a Landlord
We have written previously on what tenants need to know to protect their rights, but it is similarly crucial to consider lease agreements and the consequences that flow from them, from the perspective of the landlord. Our firm has vast experie ...
Do you understand the Law of Delict?
The South African law of delict, which forms part of the law of obligations, engages squarely in civil wrongs, where one party through its wrongful conduct causes harm to another resulting in liability and damages. Liability in delict can be eith ...
Closing the Deal, Closing the Gap: Navigating the Intersectionality of Public Procurement, Gender Inclusivity and Women Economic Empowerment
Introduction Public procurement refers to the acquisition of goods, services and construction by government agencies and it serves as a critical mechanism through which public functions are executed, and public welfare is maximised (Arrowsmith ...
Pre-commencement creditors vs post-commencement creditors
In the case of Mashwayi Projects (Pty) Ltd (the Appellants) // Wescoal Mining (Pty) Ltd) (the Respondents) 2 All SA 57 (SCA), the Supreme Court of Appeal (“SCA”) decided whether post-commencement creditors may vote on business rescue proceedings ...
Can I have legal representation at the CCMA?
Rule 25 of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (“CCMA”) Rules deals with legal representation at the CCMA during arbitration proceedings. Rule 25 states the following: A legal practitioner and a candidate attorney may ...
A perfect double Act: Changes to the Companies Act 71 of 2008, effective as of 27 December 2024
A veritable sea change has occurred in the field of commercial law, with not one but two Amendment Acts being signed into law in July 2024. Parts of the Companies Amendment Act 16 of 2024 (“First Amendment”) as well as the entirety of the Compani ...
From stereotypes to strengths: Redefining feminine leadership in business
A challenge to traditional notions of leadership and a redefinition of what it means to be a strong and effective leader, from a feminine perspective. Introduction For too long, leadership has been associated with traditionally masculine tr ...