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Pulse | Period poverty, policy, and the law: Why access to menstrual products is a human rights issue

For girls and women who lack access to menstrual products and adequate sanitation, menstruation is a monthly reminder that a normal biological process can become a barrier to education, human dignity, and the pursuit of future opportunities. For Founder and

Pulse | Limiting RAF’s liability: Can a dependant claim loss of support when a motorcyclist dies by suicide?

Recently, the Supreme Court of Appeal (‘the SCA’) delivered an important judgment on the limits of liability in claims instituted against the Road Accident Fund (‘RAF’). In Road Accident Fund v L M, the Court considered whether RAF could be

Pulse | July 2026

Limiting RAF’s liability: Can a dependent claim loss of support when a motorcyclist dies by suicide? Recently, the Supreme Court of Appeal delivered an important judgment on the limits of liability in loss of support claims against the Road Accident

Pulse | When is a seller liable for damp, leaks, and other hidden defects?

In property transactions, discovering hidden damp, leaks, or other defects post-signature is commonplace. Often, purchasers may assume the seller is liable for effecting repairs, while sellers frequently believe that once the property has been sold, responsibility shifts entirely to the

Pulse | Trustee duties in South Africa: Legal responsibilities every trustee must understand

In South Africa, trusts are essential wealth planning tools and trustees play a central role in the administration and protection of trusts. As such, the law imposes strict fiduciary and administrative obligations on trustees – with a failure to comply

Pulse | Major Companies Act amendments are now in force: How should affected companies proceed?

On 22nd May 2026, significant amendments to the Companies Act quietly came into effect – introducing new disclosure and corporate governance requirements for many South African companies. The latest amendments form part of the Companies Amendment Act and follow a

Pulse | May 2026

Major Companies Act amendments take effect: How should affected companies proceed? With significant amendments to the Companies Act now in force, Adam Ismail and Claudia Gees explore what these new disclosure and corporate governance requirements mean for South African companies.

Pulse | April 2026

Beyond the numbers: A closer look at South Africa’s latest divorce statistics South Africa’s newly released divorce statistics reveal a fundamental shift in how people view marriage, autonomy, and the decision to walk away – a phenomenon observed by STBB

Pulse | Beyond the numbers: A closer look at South Africa’s latest divorce statistics

Recently, Statistics SA released its latest and much-anticipated data on marriage and divorce in South Africa. Revealing more than just numbers, the statistics reflect a clear pattern of evolving gender roles, increased financial autonomy for women, and changing attitudes toward

Pulse | SMEs and VAT deregistration: Navigating the new R2.3 million threshold

Expectedly, the increase in South Africa’s compulsory VAT registration threshold from R1 million to R2.3 million – effective 1st April 2026 – has been well received, particularly by small and medium enterprises (‘SMEs’). While the adjustment reduces the number of