Other Briefs
SARS hits former tax residents with surprise tax bills
9th June 2026 South African expatriates who have previously ceased their South African tax residency are often caught off guard by unexpected additional... →
Shared Parental Leave: When the Law Changed Faster Than the Workplace
9th June 2026 When the Constitutional Court introduced shared parental leave in 2025, South Africa celebrated a major equality victory. But inside workplaces,... →
Understanding the legal impact of unsigned employment contracts, and why silence doesn’t mean casual
9th June 2026 In South African labour law, few phrases are thrown around with as much misplaced confidence as: “He never signed a contract, so he’s just a... →
R221-million case shows that SARS wins in the end — And why frivolous litigation can backfire
4th June 2026 Taxpayers embroiled in disputes with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) often believe that if they can eventually settle the outstanding tax... →
Caught after moving R182-million in Bitcoin offshore without regulatory approval: High Court confirms crypto falls within exchange control regulations
4th June 2026 In a significant judgment for South Africa's cryptocurrency market, the Johannesburg High Court on 1 June 2026, ruled that Bitcoin constitutes... →
When Belief Meets Business: How far must employers go in accommodating faith and culture?
3rd June 2026 Recent judgments confirm that while employers must reasonably accommodate cultural and religious beliefs, accommodation has limits. Fairness... →
A return to meaningful engagement with SARS
2nd June 2026 Recent High Court judgments handed down in respect of tax dispute resolution matters involving the South African Revenue Service (SARS), including... →
Pre-Arbitration Minutes: Lessons from Alexkor Ltd v Mervyn Carstens
29th May 2026 At its very nature, concluded pre-arbitration minutes are signed agreements. They are beneficial in the arbitration process as they clarify issues... →
