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Mould, damp and landlord liability: Who is responsible for damage in a rental property?
Updated 6 hours ago Mould and damp are common sources of dispute between landlords and tenants. While the presence of mould may initially appear to be a relatively... →
Unanswered SARS questions: When benefiting from the employment tax incentive becomes a significant tax liability
Updated 6 hours ago How did an employer’s Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) claims over several years turn into an adjusted tax liability of R13-million? What did they... →
A charge by any other name would smell as sweet
Updated 6 hours ago The Labour Appeal Court’s judgment in Machi v Chep SA (Pty) Ltd and Others serves as an important reminder that workplace discipline is concerned... →
Caveat Subscriptor: The Contractual Straightjacket
29th September 2026 The Latin maxim caveat subscriptor, meaning “let the signer beware”, represents an established principle of South African contract law. In its... →
Suretyships in South Africa: What are you really signing?
28th September 2026 In simple terms, a suretyship is an agreement in which one person (surety) undertakes to be liable for another person’s debt or obligation... →
When a court order is ignored: Understanding contempt of court in South African law
28th September 2026 A court order is not a suggestion. It is a binding directive issued by a court and must be obeyed unless and until a competent court varies,... →
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Judicial decision-making: A South African judge weighs in
25th September 2026 In what appears to be one of the first pieces of case law in South Africa putting the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in judicial... →
Failing to meet the onus of proof sways the tightrope
25th September 2026 I have often reminded employers of the provisions of section 188 of the LRA. Appreciation for the importance of these provisions is crucial for... →
SARS follows the money: When the tax man goes after your bank account, you are in real trouble
25th September 2026 A recent judgment in the Johannesburg High Court confirms that a tax debtor moving money between banks and accounts does not put that funds beyond... →
Access to justice is part of South Africa’s living heritage
25th September 2026 As South Africa commemorates Heritage Month under the theme "Celebrating Our Living Heritage: Strengthening the Ties That Bind Us", we are reminded... →
