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A new map for Access to Justice
30 September 2026

 South Africa is reshaping its courts to bring justice closer to communities and strengthen access to the High Court.

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AI is changing business. Are your contracts ready?
30 September 2026

Who is responsible when AI gets it wrong? Traditional contractual protections may no longer be enough.

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Own the dream, share the cost: Understanding Fractional Ownership
30 September 2026

Fractional ownership can make property more accessible. But what should buyers know before investing?

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When AI gets the law wrong
30 September 2026

AI can make legal information more accessible, but inaccurate answers can carry serious consequences.

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More than a tick-box: How B-BBEE can make or break a deal
30 September 2026

When competition isn’t the concern, public interest can still change the deal.

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The digital side of your estate
30 September 2026

From crypto wallets to cloud accounts, your online life may be worth far more than you think. 

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Franchising under the microscope: Where should the line be drawn?
30 September 2026

A closer look at where franchisee protection meets commercial reality, and why finding the balance matters.

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Bad Manager or Workplace Bully? Where the Law Draws the Line
09 September 2026

Not every difficult manager is a workplace bully, and not every uncomfortable workplace is an unlawful one. But where... exactly does the law draw the line? A 2023 Labour Court judgment tackles that question head-on, with important lessons for both employers and employees. If you’ve ever wondered whether a harassment claim would succeed against your employer, or whether your management style exposes your business to legal risk, the answer may surprise you. 

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Why Is My Inheritance Taking So Long?
09 September 2026

Beneficiaries in South Africa often wait 9-24 months for an inheritance. MP|W explains the legal stages, SARS requirements, and Master’s... Office process in plain language.

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Unpaid school fees: What can schools do?
26 August 2026

Public and independent schools face different rules when fees go unpaid.

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2026 Tax Amendments
26 August 2026

New tax rules. New estate planning opportunities.

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Stablecoins: Stability in a volatile world
26 August 2026

As digital payments evolve, South Africa weighs innovation against risk.

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A new map for Access to Justice

30 September 2026

 South Africa is reshaping its courts to bring justice closer to communities and strengthen access to the High Court.

READ MORE
86
Article

AI is changing business. Are your contracts ready?

30 September 2026

Who is responsible when AI gets it wrong? Traditional contractual protections may no longer be enough.

READ MORE
98
Article

Own the dream, share the cost: Understanding Fractional Ownership

30 September 2026

Fractional ownership can make property more accessible. But what should buyers know before investing?

READ MORE
86
Article

When AI gets the law wrong

30 September 2026

AI can make legal information more accessible, but inaccurate answers can carry serious consequences.

READ MORE
68
Article

More than a tick-box: How B-BBEE can make or break a deal

30 September 2026

When competition isn’t the concern, public interest can still change the deal.

READ MORE
68
Article

The digital side of your estate

30 September 2026

From crypto wallets to cloud accounts, your online life may be worth far more than you think. 

READ MORE
64
Article

Franchising under the microscope: Where should the line be drawn?

30 September 2026

A closer look at where franchisee protection meets commercial reality, and why finding the balance matters.

READ MORE
76
Article

Bad Manager or Workplace Bully? Where the Law Draws the Line

09 September 2026

Not every difficult manager is a workplace bully, and not every uncomfortable workplace is an unlawful one. But where... exactly does the law draw the line? A 2023 Labour Court judgment tackles that question head-on, with important lessons for both employers and employees. If you’ve ever wondered whether a harassment claim would succeed against your employer, or whether your management style exposes your business to legal risk, the answer may surprise you. 

READ MORE
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Article

Why Is My Inheritance Taking So Long?

09 September 2026

Beneficiaries in South Africa often wait 9-24 months for an inheritance. MP|W explains the legal stages, SARS requirements, and Master’s... Office process in plain language.

READ MORE
560
Article

Unpaid school fees: What can schools do?

26 August 2026

Public and independent schools face different rules when fees go unpaid.

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312
Article

2026 Tax Amendments

26 August 2026

New tax rules. New estate planning opportunities.

READ MORE
328
Article

Stablecoins: Stability in a volatile world

26 August 2026

As digital payments evolve, South Africa weighs innovation against risk.

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Leaving a Trust: When does it take effect?

26 August 2026

A trustee’s resignation can have lasting legal consequences. So, when are you really out?

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When Governance gets tested

26 August 2026

What a R2.3 billion Stellenbosch development can teach us about corporate governance.

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Turn up the music, not the legal risk

26 August 2026

A music festival on private property? Know the legal limits.

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Why South African Employers Lose CCMA Unfair Dismissal Cases

21 August 2026

Unfair dismissal remains one of the most litigated areas of South African labour law.

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Dodgy Deck: When a Property Defect is Your Problem, Not the Seller's

21 August 2026

A deck collapsed seven months after transfer. The buyers, convinced they’d been sold a raw prawn, headed to the courts.

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Estate Planning: The Ambush Tax Lurking in the Wings

21 August 2026

We all know that a comprehensive estate plan, with a carefully crafted will at its heart, is essential to ensure... that we’re on track to leave our loved ones financially secure.

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Prescription and the Home Builder's Warranty: When Does the Clock Really Start Running?

14 August 2026

A homeowner's claim for breach of the statutory home builder's warranty only starts prescribing once the builder has been given... a fair chance to repair the defects and has failed or refused to do so — not from the moment the defects are first discovered.

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Vacancy: Associate | Attorney & Conveyancer

07 August 2026

We are seeking the services of a driven and ambitious Associate Attorney and Conveyancer eager to join our property law... department. 

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Can SARS keep secrets?

31 July 2026

Find out when confidential tax information may legally be disclosed. 

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Love, then legacy

31 July 2026

 An antenuptial contract is only the beginning. Discover why estate planning should start before saying "I do".

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When payroll becomes a liability

31 July 2026

Employers have important legal obligations when processing emoluments attachment orders. Getting it wrong could prove costly.

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Remuneration under the microscope

31 July 2026

Executive remuneration is entering a new era of transparency. Here's what you should know before the next AGM.

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The information in the news and views section relate to recent legal developments, is intended to provide general guidance and does not constitute legal advice. MP|W will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from reliance upon the content of this website.

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