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Major Companies Act amendments take effect: How should affected companies proceed?<\/strong><\/p>\n

With significant amendments to the Companies Act now in force, Adam Ismail<\/u><\/a> and Claudia Gees<\/u><\/a> explore what these new disclosure and corporate governance requirements mean for South African companies.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

Trustee duties in South Africa: Legal responsibilities every trustee must understand<\/strong><\/p>\n

South African law imposes strict fiduciary and administrative obligations on trustees \u2013 with a failure to comply potentially exposing trustees to personal liability and removal from office.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

The Legally Speaking<\/em> podcast | Familial obligations: Can your sibling sue you for maintenance?<\/strong><\/p>\n

What happens when a family commitment turns into a legal showdown? In this month\u2019s enlightening podcast episode, Cape Town-based family law attorneys, Shirn\u00e9\u00a0Grobler<\/u><\/a> and Samantha Leite<\/u><\/a>, unpack how maintenance claims work in South Africa, when legal duties between siblings might arise, and why our courts draw a narrower circle of responsibility when adjudicating such claims. For practical legal insights, tune in now!<\/p>\n

Listen now<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

Labour law update: Are you impacted by the latest earnings threshold adjustment?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Effective 1st<\/sup> May 2026, the earnings threshold under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act has increased<\/u><\/a> from R261 748.45 to R269 600.90 per year. Central to the application of various labour law provisions, the threshold is designed to safeguard vulnerable, lower-earning employees<\/u><\/a> while limiting protections \u2013 relating to overtime, Sunday pay, and working hours \u2013 for those earning above this amount. For employers, the amended threshold may impact existing employment contracts, payroll compliance, and cost exposure.<\/p>\n

For expert legal guidance, contact our experienced team today.<\/p>\n

Contact us<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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