Key Amendments to the Companies Act

Key Amendments to the Companies Act

NEWS AND INSIGHTS Key Amendments to the Companies Act: What Businesses Need to Know 25 February 2025 AUTHOR: SIENNA BARNES The Companies Act has undergone several significant amendments, some of which are already in force while others are still pending enforcement....
Can terms of a contract be unilaterally waived?

Can terms of a contract be unilaterally waived?

FEATURED ARTICLE Can terms of a contract be unilaterally waived when the contract includes a non-variation clause?  1 February 2025 AUTHOR: CELINE BAKKER A Comparative Analysis The above question was recently pondered by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in two...
Doing Business in SA: What Every External Company Needs to Know

Doing Business in SA: What Every External Company Needs to Know

NEWS & INSIGHTS Doing Business in SA: What Every External Company Needs to Know 6 May 2025 AUTHOR: MATHYS BRIERS-LOUW South Africa’s vibrant and diverse business environment makes it an attractive destination for global investors and foreign companies. When a...
When is a claim barred by prescription?

When is a claim barred by prescription?

FEATURED ARTICLE When is a claim barred by prescription? 4 April 2025 AUTHOR: CELINE BAKKER Rademeyer v Ferreira 2025 (1) BCLR 73 (CC) In Rademeyer, the legal issue on prescription involved whether a claim was extinguished by prescription, based on the expiration of...
Making South Africa Home

Making South Africa Home

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS Making South Africa Home: Property Acquisition and Immigration Simplified with SL Law. 4 December 2024 AUTHOR: PHILLIP SAMPSON Every summer season ignites the dream of owning property in South Africa and making home.   Whether looking to invest,...