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Pulse | Advancing corporate governance: King V Code released by IoDSA

Following our detailed March report, the progressive King V Code – the fifth iteration of the country’s King Codes of Corporate Governance – was officially released by the Institute of Directors in South Africa (‘IoDSA’) and the King Committee late

Pulse | Law in the digital age: Can an affidavit be commissioned virtually?

A recent ruling in Africa’s Best Foods v ED Food – delivered by a full bench of the Johannesburg High Court – offers a timely assessment of whether an affidavit commissioned virtually complies with South African law. Crucially, the case

Pulse | November I 2025

Law in the digital age: Can an affidavit be commissioned virtually? A recent High Court ruling offers a timely assessment of whether an affidavit commissioned virtually complies with South African law. Crucially, the case highlights the urgent need for statutory

Pulse | Have your say: Information Regulator seeks input on draft POPIA Regulations

Following our 2024 report, the Information Regulator has invited public input on the draft Regulations on Processing Health and Sex Life Data published under the Protection of Personal Information Act (‘POPIA’). Although section 26(1) of POPIA imposes a general prohibition

Pulse | Class action lawsuits: Key updates to the Uniform Rules of Court

In a significant and welcome legal development, amendments to the Uniform Rules of Court (‘the Uniform Rules’) now formally regulate class action litigation in South Africa, effective 19th September 2025. To facilitate the formalisation of class action procedures, various updates

Pulse | Assessing section 64 liability: The SCA dismisses prescription defence in trust fraud dispute

Late last month, the Supreme Court of Appeal (‘the SCA’) delivered a decisive ruling in Nicholls v Gaybba – a dramatic case centring on personal liability and the prescription of fraud-related claims under section 64 of the Close Corporations Act.

Pulse | October I 2025

Assessing section 64 liability: The SCA dismisses prescription defence in trust fraud dispute Late last month, the Supreme Court of Appeal delivered a decisive ruling in Nicholls v Gaybba – a dramatic case centring on the prescription of fraud-related claims.

Pulse | Construction disputes: Why you need a skilled construction law attorney

In South Africa, construction projects are complex, multi-faceted undertakings involving multiple parties, significant financial commitments, and critical timelines. Accordingly, disputes can arise at any stage. However, understanding the typical forms of disputes that occur – and why professional legal guidance

Pulse | Dismissals & retrenchments: New Code of Good Practice takes effect

Last week, the new Code of Good Practice: Dismissal (‘the Code’) came into effect following its recent publication in the Government Gazette. Significantly, the Code establishes a unified framework for employees, employers, and trade unions by replacing and consolidating the

Pulse | September I 2025

Construction disputes: Why you need a skilled construction law attorney Construction projects are complex, multi-faceted undertakings – and disputes are commonplace. For this reason, professional legal guidance is essential to help developers, contractors, and property owners protect their interests. Read

Pulse | Advancing corporate governance: King V Code released by IoDSA

Pulse | Law in the digital age: Can an affidavit be commissioned virtually?

Pulse | November I 2025

Pulse | Have your say: Information Regulator seeks input on draft POPIA Regulations

Pulse | Class action lawsuits: Key updates to the Uniform Rules of Court

Pulse | Assessing section 64 liability: The SCA dismisses prescription defence in trust fraud dispute

Pulse | October I 2025

Pulse | Construction disputes: Why you need a skilled construction law attorney

Pulse | Dismissals & retrenchments: New Code of Good Practice takes effect

Pulse | September I 2025

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