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Phrase it™. Own it™.
25 March 2026

Can influencers own their signature sayings? As AI makes imitation easier, we explore how South African law protects catchphrases.

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Your will may need a passport!
25 March 2026

Own assets abroad? A South African will alone may not protect them. Find out how to avoid delays, taxes, and... legal headaches.

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Labour law in the age of AI   
24 March 2026

As digital disruption and AI reshape work, here’s how employers can stay compliant with labour law.

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Before the hammer falls: Key tips for auction buyers
24 March 2026

Think before you bid! Auction homes may look like a steal, but hidden debts, “as is” conditions, and eviction risks... can cost more than the hammer hits.

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AI is rewriting the M&A playbook
24 March 2026

AI is changing both what gets bought in mergers & acquisitions and how deals get done. 

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When levies rise: What owners must know
04 March 2026

What every sectional title owner should understand before paying more.

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Balancing the digital economy
04 March 2026

A regulatory turning point reshaping digital advertising, platform power and the future of local media.

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Regulating tomorrow’s financial services, today
04 March 2026

South Africa’s fintech landscape is evolving, and regulation is keeping pace.

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Litigation costs, simplified
04 March 2026

Winning a case doesn’t mean winning the bill. Learn how litigation costs really work.

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Gig work: The legal reality
04 March 2026

Flexible work comes with legal responsibility. Employers, know the risks.

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SARS raises the penalty bar
04 March 2026

Claiming a bona fide error may soon be far more difficult.

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Culture vs style: When workplace dress codes cross the line
16 January 2026

How far can employers go in regulating appearance? A recent court ruling highlights when dress codes clash with culture, religion... and constitutional rights.

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Phrase it™. Own it™.

25 March 2026

Can influencers own their signature sayings? As AI makes imitation easier, we explore how South African law protects catchphrases.

READ MORE
17
Article

Your will may need a passport!

25 March 2026

Own assets abroad? A South African will alone may not protect them. Find out how to avoid delays, taxes, and... legal headaches.

READ MORE
27
Article

Labour law in the age of AI   

24 March 2026

As digital disruption and AI reshape work, here’s how employers can stay compliant with labour law.

READ MORE
26
Article

Before the hammer falls: Key tips for auction buyers

24 March 2026

Think before you bid! Auction homes may look like a steal, but hidden debts, “as is” conditions, and eviction risks... can cost more than the hammer hits.

READ MORE
14
Article

AI is rewriting the M&A playbook

24 March 2026

AI is changing both what gets bought in mergers & acquisitions and how deals get done. 

READ MORE
23
Article

When levies rise: What owners must know

04 March 2026

What every sectional title owner should understand before paying more.

READ MORE
64
Article

Balancing the digital economy

04 March 2026

A regulatory turning point reshaping digital advertising, platform power and the future of local media.

READ MORE
48
Article

Regulating tomorrow’s financial services, today

04 March 2026

South Africa’s fintech landscape is evolving, and regulation is keeping pace.

READ MORE
73
Article

Litigation costs, simplified

04 March 2026

Winning a case doesn’t mean winning the bill. Learn how litigation costs really work.

READ MORE
74
Article

Gig work: The legal reality

04 March 2026

Flexible work comes with legal responsibility. Employers, know the risks.

READ MORE
80
Article

SARS raises the penalty bar

04 March 2026

Claiming a bona fide error may soon be far more difficult.

READ MORE
56
Article

Culture vs style: When workplace dress codes cross the line

16 January 2026

How far can employers go in regulating appearance? A recent court ruling highlights when dress codes clash with culture, religion... and constitutional rights.

READ MORE
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Competition Commission guidelines on confidential information

16 January 2026

The Competition Commission’s new guidelines explain how businesses can have confidential information protected and how this is assessed.

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Termination of joint ownership, rights in question: PIE Act explained

16 January 2026

Ending joint ownership must meet specific legal requirements and can carry significant practical consequences.

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Trusts firmly in SARS’s crosshairs

16 January 2026

SARS is tightening its focus on trusts, with penalties for non-compliance set to take effect in 2026.

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From pen to platform: can you sign digitally?

14 January 2026

Are digital signatures legally valid? Find out when electronic signing works, and when “pen to paper” is still required.

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When “just a WhatsApp” becomes legal evidence

14 January 2026

WhatsApp messages can be used as decisive legal evidence. What seems like an informal chat may have serious consequences in... court.

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Out with maternity leave, in with parental leave

03 December 2025

A landmark ruling has redefined parental leave in South Africa. Here’s what changed.

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AI regulation on the horizon

03 December 2025

AI is here, and so is the need for regulation. Find out what South Africa is doing to govern its... rise.

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The tax distinction between local and foreign dividends

03 December 2025

Not all dividends are taxed the same. Discover how South Africa treats local vs foreign dividends, and why it matters.

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How 2025 redefined trust compliance in South Africa

03 December 2025

From stricter reporting to AI-driven enforcement, 2025 reshaped how trusts are managed. Here’s what you need to know.

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The cost of a “Return to Office” order

01 December 2025

Before you call remote employees back to the office, understand the risks.

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Can aggressive dogs be taken from Private Property?

01 December 2025

When property rights meet public safety, even your dog may need to be leashed… or impounded.

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Drawing a line on fines

01 December 2025

A fresh set of rules is changing the way sectional titles handle fines. Here’s what every resident and trustee needs... to know.

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