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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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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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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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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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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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Can a minor inherit a house or farm?

03 June 2025

Parents and other family members often bequeath immovable property to their children or grandchildren. But what is the position when... the testator dies and the person standing to inherit is still a minor? Can they inherit? In this article, we look at how this position is dealt with in our law.

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Why can deceased estates take so long to be finalised?

29 May 2023

The family of a deceased are often confronted with the harsh reality of having to wind up a deceased’s estate... after his or her passing. Usually, there is the expectation that this should go quickly, but unfortunately, the reality is that the process is hardly ever a quick one. So how long then does it take to wind up a deceased estate? 

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Can an email qualify as a last will?

14 June 2021

My aunt recently passed away suddenly due to Covid-19. In the hunt for her will, it transpired that she had... sent an email to her attorney in which she had asked for amendments to be made to her will and for some of the beneficiaries to be removed. The attorney confirmed that he had not had opportunity to draft a new will before my aunt passed. Can her email be seen as her valid last wishes?

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Can a testator rule from the grave?

16 March 2021

I was recently appointed as the executor of a deceased estate of a family member. The provisions of the deceased’s... last will and testament are very strict and every bequest is subject to some form of condition. Do I have to adhere to the provisions of the last will and testament or did the deceased exceed his right to rule from the grave? 

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Who inherits the estate - the new wife or the ex?

16 October 2019

My husband has just passed away. We were married in community of property. It has however now transpired that his... will still determines that his ex-wife is the sole heir of his estate. Where does this leave me, and does she have a right to his whole estate?

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Featured Insights

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
20
Article

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.
READ MORE
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Article

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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