All Legal Briefs
When silence becomes complicity: Constructive dismissal, workplace bullying and the cost of doing nothing
20th October 2026 Constructive dismissal remains one of the more difficult claims to prove in South African labour law. Employees must do far more than demonstrate... →
Been abroad for five or ten years? The tax questions that do not go away for South African expatriates
20th October 2026 Laura has been living abroad for almost a decade now. As far as she is concerned, South Africa is home in the past tense. But a recent night out... →
Incapacity dismissals: Why dismissal must always be the last resort
19th October 2026 Dismissals based on ill-health or incapacity present some of the most sensitive challenges in employment law. Unlike misconduct dismissals,... →
Equal pay for equal value: When does a pay difference become unfair discrimination?
19th October 2026 The phrase “equal pay for equal value” has echoed across South Africa for many years. From industrial action and workplace debates to boardroom... →
Cornucopia Trust – When does a finance charge become section 24J interest?
19th October 2026 The recent decision of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in CSARS v Cornucopia Trust [2026] ZASCA 116 (Cornucopia Trust) concerned the... →
Court congestion: Will revised mediation rules solve the problem?
19th October 2026 The Gauteng Division of the High Court of South Africa recently published a notice of proposed amendments to its mandatory mediation protocol,... →
Who pays the bills while your family waits for an inheritance?
19th October 2026 Groceries still need to be bought. School fees must be paid. Rent, rates and taxes, remain due. But the person who used to pay for these, is gone.... →
Kusile Pollution: SCA Orders Eskom and Regulators to Act
19th October 2026 In a recent ruling, Topigs Norsvin (Pty) Ltd v Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd and Others, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) considered whether pollution... →
You can outsource tasks to AI, but not the risk
16th October 2026 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly moving from answering questions to taking actions on our behalf. This emerging form of AI, often called... →
Sars sends friendly reminder to file by 23 October 2026: Beware the not-so-friendly penalties if you miss the deadline
16th October 2026 With the filing deadline for non-provisional taxpayers fast approaching, the South African Revenue Service (Sars) is keeping its communication to... →
