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When a couple is married in community of property, they share one joint estate which can be generally administered by either spouse. However, this general rule has limitations, and the
This article provides a practical overview of the duties imposed on directors by the Companies Act 71 of 2008 (“the Act”), the circumstances in which a director may be held
This article provides a practical overview of shareholder disputes in South African companies, with particular focus on the remedy for oppressive or prejudicial conduct in section 163 of the Companies
This article provides a practical overview of the rules now governing direct marketing in South Africa. It deals with the national opt-out registry established under the Consumer Protection Act 68
This article provides a practical overview of the precautionary suspension of employees under South African law, with particular focus on the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (“LRA”) and the
This article provides a practical overview of the Code of Good Practice: Dismissal, 2025 (“the Code”), published under the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (“LRA”). It explains what the
An employee resigns. Shortly afterwards, you discover that he or she intends joining one of your largest competitors. The employee knows your pricing structures, margins and commercial strategy. They have
The process of incorporating a company in South Africa involves more than merely registering it with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (‘CIPC’). When thinking about beginning the CIPC registration
Debt recovery is often approached as a reactive process, something to deal with once payment has already failed. In reality, effective debt recovery is a strategic continuum that begins at
This article provides a practical overview of the Protected Disclosures Act 26 of 2000 (“PDA”), with particular focus on how it interacts with the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly moving from experimentation to core business infrastructure. Companies are using generative AI for content, deploying machine-learning tools in software platforms, and embedding AI into products
Divorce proceedings, particularly when contested, can take months or even years to finalise. During this period, one spouse—often the financially dependent party—may be left without adequate financial support. Minor children
