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Foreign assets, local Estates: What you need to know
22 October 2026

Discover how foreign laws, taxes and succession rules could affect your estate and beneficiaries.

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The limits of commercial confidentiality
22 October 2026

A recent ruling challenge when businesses can withhold information under PAIA.

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When climate risk hits property value
22 October 2026

Climate-related risks could carry disclosure obligations for property sellers and agents. Do you know what the law expects?

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The cost of ignoring property risks
22 October 2026

One overlooked safety risk can lead to serious injuries and significant legal liability.

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Trusts aren't dying. They’re stepping up.
22 October 2026

Well-governed trusts continue to play a vital role in wealth preservation, succession planning and long-term asset protection.

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A lead, a referral or a regulatory risk?
21 October 2026

The Raspberry Academy judgment highlights when lead generation may constitute a regulated activity under the FAIS Act.

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Pre-Shutdown Property Transfers: Legal Risks That Surface Before Year-End
15 October 2026

Discover key legal risks in pre-shutdown property transfers before year-end. Learn how Deeds Office closures affect buyers and sellers in... South Africa. 

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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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Foreign assets, local Estates: What you need to know

22 October 2026

Discover how foreign laws, taxes and succession rules could affect your estate and beneficiaries.

READ MORE
70
Article

The limits of commercial confidentiality

22 October 2026

A recent ruling challenge when businesses can withhold information under PAIA.

READ MORE
69
Article

When climate risk hits property value

22 October 2026

Climate-related risks could carry disclosure obligations for property sellers and agents. Do you know what the law expects?

READ MORE
62
Article

The cost of ignoring property risks

22 October 2026

One overlooked safety risk can lead to serious injuries and significant legal liability.

READ MORE
55
Article

Trusts aren't dying. They’re stepping up.

22 October 2026

Well-governed trusts continue to play a vital role in wealth preservation, succession planning and long-term asset protection.

READ MORE
51
Article

A lead, a referral or a regulatory risk?

21 October 2026

The Raspberry Academy judgment highlights when lead generation may constitute a regulated activity under the FAIS Act.

READ MORE
59
Article

Pre-Shutdown Property Transfers: Legal Risks That Surface Before Year-End

15 October 2026

Discover key legal risks in pre-shutdown property transfers before year-end. Learn how Deeds Office closures affect buyers and sellers in... South Africa. 

READ MORE
156
Article

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
157
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
176
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
133
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
121
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.

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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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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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