News and Commentary
What the New Expropriation Act Means for Landowners and Reform in South Africa
By Tayla Moorley | Associate Director The expropriation of property is a significant legal and political issue in South Africa, particularly in the context of land reform and redressing historical...
Football Hooligans at the Gates
Risk Mitigation Strategies for Bodies By Lesedi Mphahlele |Director and Sello Ramanyana |Candidate Attorney Football is more than just a game; it's a global celebration of skill, passion, and...
Understanding the 2025 Regulations and Sectoral Targets Under the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998
By David Short |Director and Zethembe Manukuza |Candidate Attorney On 15 April 2025, the Department of Employment and Labour published two (2) Regulations under the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998...
Are Muslim Marriages Recognised in Terms of South African Law?
By Sarah Nordien | Associate and Director Sihle Mayedwa | Senior Associate And is an Antenuptial Contract legally valid where an unregistered Shari’ah Marriage has been solemnised? Are you unsure of...
Education Maternity Care: Managing Clinical and Legal Risks Through Early Maternal Education
By Julia Penn | Director and Justine Paries | Associate Early maternal education serves as a crucial tool in empowering expectant mothers to make informed decisions and mitigating risks - both for...
Managing Risks Associated with Autonomous Systems in Energy and Resource Management
By Gaby Meintjes | Director From solar and wind farms to advanced mining operations, autonomous systems are revolutionising how South Africa manages its energy and resources. Self-operating...
Transferring Immovable Property from a Deceased Estate: Understanding the Process
By Bathandwa Nomtshongwana | Associate When the registered owner of immovable property dies, the property forms part of their deceased estate. Consequently, no dealings can occur until the relevant...
Thinking of Buying or Selling Immovable Property? Here’s a Guide to the Associated Costs
By Bathandwa Nomtshongwana | Associate Clients are often taken aback when they receive a proforma statement detailing the conveyancing costs for transferring immovable property or registering a...
The Effect of Different Matrimonial Regimes and Foreign Marriages on the Conveyancing Process
By Bathandwa Nomtshongwana | Associate When registering immovable property and mortgage bonds, a Conveyancer must carefully consider the seller’s, purchaser’s, or mortgagor’s marital status and the...
A New Digital Era: Labour Court & Labour Appeal Court Embrace Court Online
By David Short | Director & Zethembe Manukuza | Candidate Attorney Our world of work is evolving - and so is the way we access justice. On 28 March 2025, two important directives were issued:...
Establishing Ethical Frameworks For AI Use In Environmental Monitoring and Sustainable Innovation
By Gaby Meintjes | Director Across South Africa, industries ranging from agriculture to mining are embracing AI-driven tools for environmental monitoring. AI can help track water usage, predict...
From Home Office to the Highway: Employers calling the end of the Hybrid-Working model
Article by Ali Sonday |Senior Associate Over the past year or two, there's been a growing push from employers to reduce the number of days that employees work from home to ending the hybrid-working...
When Is A Tender Bid Considered Too Low? – The Undercut
Riaan du Plessis | Director & Jannes van der Berg | Candidate Attorney Just because someone’s selling burgers for 5 bucks doesn’t mean they’re plotting to bankrupt McDonald’s, sometimes, they’re...
Expired Bid Evaluation Committee Appointment – The Rotten Egg
Riaan du Plessis | Director & Jannes van der Berg | Candidate Attorney Imagine trying to bake a cake with an expired ingredient, one bad egg and you end up with a disaster instead of a dessert....
Is South Africa’s Statutory Dispute Resolution System Dysfunctional?
By David Short | Director and Zethembe Manukuza |Candidate Attorney In addressing an appeal stemming from misconduct during the 2018 National Strike in the Plastics Industry in the case of National...
Defining Accountability for Algorithm-Driven Decisions in SA
By Gaby Meintjes | Director Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the way South African organisations interact with customers, analyse business data, and manage operations. From automated credit...
Why Employers Should Implement Disciplinary Policies, Codes, and Procedures
By Ali Sonday | Senior Associate Implementing disciplinary policies, codes of conduct, and procedures is not merely best practice - it’s a legal necessity. These instruments form the foundation for...
Intersections of Judicial Review and Internal Appeal Remedies in Administrative Law
By Justine Paries | Associate How should courts balance a tailored statutory appeal with the broader scope of judicial review in administrative decisions? In Commissioner for the South African...
Enforcing Restraint of Trade Rights After Dismissal
By David Short | Director & Zethembe Manukuza | Candidate Attorney Essential Guidance on Key Steps and Risks for Employers The recent ruling in Backsports (Pty) Ltd v Motlhanke and Another...
The State v Peter Beale: Testing the boundaries of Criminal Law in the context of Medical Negligence
By Julia Penn | Director & Justine Paries | Associate On 04 March 2025, the Gauteng High Court acquitted the paediatric surgeon and retired professor, Peter Beale on charges of murder and fraud,...
The Importance of “Appreciable Help” in the Context of Medical Negligence Claims
By Siphesihle Mayedwa | Senior Associate & Justine Paries | Associate Lessons from LLM v Minister of Health (2024) ZANWHC 247 (26 September 2024) Litigants wishing to use expert testimony in...
Municipal Mayhem: Why your Clearance Certificate Might Never Arrive
By Henrietta Botha | Director Examining the Hidden Obstacles and Potential Solutions Clearance certificates are indispensable for property transfers in South Africa. These certificates, issued by...
Dead Deals Don’t Walk: Why You Can’t Simply ‘Revive’ A Lapsed Agreement
By Jaco van der Westhuizen | Director When can a Lapsed Agreement come back to life? South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal sets the record straight. In business, timing is everything - especially...
Left in the Dark: Why Landlords Can’t Just Cut Your Power
By Shivani Govender | Director & Ciara Pillay | Candidate Attorney Imagine coming home after a long day, only to find the lights out and the water switched off. This unsettling scenario - where...