Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
CDH lauded as Dealmaker of the Decade at prestigious industry awards
19th February 2020 Despite the general air of uncertainty that continues to pervade the local economy, business law firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) has advised on... →
Ante-nuptial contracts: The fine print in love
11th February 2020 The month of February is synonymous with romance and roses as Valentines Day takes center stage once again. Celebrations for the day range from... →
Eastern Cape High Court hands down ground breaking judgment on the right to basic education
6th February 2020 On 12 December 2019, in the matter of the Centre for Child Law, the School Governing Body of Phakamisa High School & 37 Children // the Minister of... →
Respecting Your Employer’s Right To Privacy
20th January 2020 While the law provides some leeway for employers to record the conversations and activities of employees, whilst they are engaged in business... →
Planning for public holidays and your business in 2020
15th January 2020 South Africa has 13 official public holidays and in 2020, enjoys 14 as one falls on a Sunday. The public holidays for 2020 are: New Year’s Day:... →
Can an employer take disciplinary action for misconduct during the festive season?
6th January 2020 Something about the festive season creates a ‘buzz’ of excitement. More often than not, it is this ‘buzz’ which makes the festive season that much... →
Bosasa – liquidation lessons learned
4th December 2019 The sensational revelations that were made during the Zondo Commission of Enquiry into Allegations of State Capture, by, inter alia, the former COO... →
Constitutional court puts foot down – reasonable chastisement defence unconstitutional!
10th October 2019 In times where women and children abuse has been squarely in the spotlight, the Constitutional Court also declared the common law defence of... →
