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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

Pulse Newsflash | Employment updates for businesses

Labour law update: New minimum wage takes effect Effective 1st March 2026, the increase in the national minimum wage constitutes a material regulatory change requiring immediate compliance review by employers. Read more COIDA amendments are now in force: What should

Pulse Newsflash | New COIDA amendments are now in force: What employers should know

In an important move, critical amendments to the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (‘COIDA’), introduced through the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Amendment Act (‘the Amendment Act’), are now in effect following a recent proclamation by President

Pulse | January 2026

In this year’s first edition of Pulse, we provide important insights on divorce, co-parenting strategies, and estate planning to keep you informed and prepared for 2026. Thinking about divorce? Key considerations before you decide If divorce has recently crossed your

Pulse | Planning for the future: Is your estate plan fit for 2026?

Estate planning is not a once-off exercise. As personal circumstances, legislation, and financial structures evolve, so should your estate plan. With 2026 in full swing, now is an appropriate time to assess whether your will and broader estate planning arrangements