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Risk vs Reward: The use of AI in South Africa

29 October 2025

The rise of AI brings both opportunity and risk. See how it’s changing South African law.

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Estate planning must be a family affair!

27 October 2025

It’s not just paperwork; it is about family, communication, and leaving a legacy.

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Why security is key to successful corporate finance

27 October 2025

Discover how smart security strategies can protect investments and drive growth.

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Court gives claimants the green light in RAF battle

27 October 2025

The roadblocks are gone: Claimants can now enforce their RAF payouts.

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Power play: Who pays when sparks fly?

27 October 2025

How parastatals can be held liable for damage or injury from electricity generation or transmission.

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Squabbling with Neighbours? What You Need to Know (Before Things Get Awkward)

13 October 2025

We’ve all been there: the barking dog at midnight, the tree that drops half its leaves in your pool, or... the new wall that ended up a metre into your garden. Neighbour disputes aren’t just about petty squabbles; they can hit your pocket, your peace of mind, and even your property value.South African neighbour law provides a clear framework for resolving disputes between neighbours fairly.

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Your House Burns to the Ground: Can You Hold the Seller Liable?

13 October 2025

Time and again our courts are faced with property sellers who, when sued by buyers for hidden defects, try to... hide behind a voetstoots clause in the sale agreement.They say, “The buyer bought the house ‘as is’ and can’t complain now”. But that can never protect a seller who has fraudulently concealed a defect. We illustrate this in the context of a devastating house fire caused by a dangerous and unlawful building practice. The High Court made short work of holding the seller/developer liable.

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What Can You do When a Director Deadlock is Killing Your Company?

13 October 2025

Occasional disagreements are inevitable in all relationships, but when they spiral out of control to the extent that the directors... of a company go to war with each other, the resulting deadlock can make it impossible for the company to continue operating.How can you avoid that happening to your company, and what should you do if it does? We address those questions with reference to a recent High Court fight between directors whose broken relationship killed their profitable business and led to the company’s liquidation.

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The final tax return: understanding taxes at life’s end

01 October 2025

Don’t let taxes surprise your beneficiaries; learn what to expect.

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When AI gets it wrong

01 October 2025

Guidelines show how to use AI in arbitrations safely, keeping mistakes, fabrications, and “hallucinations” out of the courtroom.

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What will your property transfer cost now?

01 October 2025

The new 2025 fee update may change what you pay on transfers, bonds, and more.

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King V: A new era for Corporate Governance

01 October 2025

The latest draft of the King Code brings clarity, ethics, and even AI into the heart of governance.

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Risk vs Reward: The use of AI in South Africa

29 October 2025

The rise of AI brings both opportunity and risk. See how it’s changing South African law.

Article

Estate planning must be a family affair!

27 October 2025

It’s not just paperwork; it is about family, communication, and leaving a legacy.

Article

Why security is key to successful corporate finance

27 October 2025

Discover how smart security strategies can protect investments and drive growth.

Article

Court gives claimants the green light in RAF battle

27 October 2025

The roadblocks are gone: Claimants can now enforce their RAF payouts.

Article

Power play: Who pays when sparks fly?

27 October 2025

How parastatals can be held liable for damage or injury from electricity generation or transmission.

Article

Squabbling with Neighbours? What You Need to Know (Before Things Get Awkward)

13 October 2025

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Your House Burns to the Ground: Can You Hold the Seller Liable?

13 October 2025

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What Can You do When a Director Deadlock is Killing Your Company?

13 October 2025

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The final tax return: understanding taxes at life’s end

01 October 2025

Don’t let taxes surprise your beneficiaries; learn what to expect.

Article

When AI gets it wrong

01 October 2025

Guidelines show how to use AI in arbitrations safely, keeping mistakes, fabrications, and “hallucinations” out of the courtroom.

Article

What will your property transfer cost now?

01 October 2025

The new 2025 fee update may change what you pay on transfers, bonds, and more.

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King V: A new era for Corporate Governance

01 October 2025

The latest draft of the King Code brings clarity, ethics, and even AI into the heart of governance.

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News & Views

News and relevant legal opinion pieces from MP|W and publishing partners

Latest Articles

Risk vs Reward: The use of AI in South Africa

Estate planning must be a family affair!

Why security is key to successful corporate finance

Court gives claimants the green light in RAF battle

Power play: Who pays when sparks fly?

Squabbling with Neighbours? What You Need to Know (Before Things Get Awkward)

Your House Burns to the Ground: Can You Hold the Seller Liable?

What Can You do When a Director Deadlock is Killing Your Company?

The final tax return: understanding taxes at life’s end

When AI gets it wrong

What will your property transfer cost now?

King V: A new era for Corporate Governance

Risk vs Reward: The use of AI in South Africa

Estate planning must be a family affair!

Why security is key to successful corporate finance

Court gives claimants the green light in RAF battle

Power play: Who pays when sparks fly?

Squabbling with Neighbours? What You Need to Know (Before Things Get Awkward)

Your House Burns to the Ground: Can You Hold the Seller Liable?

What Can You do When a Director Deadlock is Killing Your Company?

The final tax return: understanding taxes at life’s end

When AI gets it wrong

What will your property transfer cost now?

King V: A new era for Corporate Governance

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