Labour law update: The Employment Equity Amendment Act is now operational
Assented to in April 2023, the Employment Equity Amendment Act (‘the Amendment Act’), which introduces the controversial concept of ‘sectoral targets’ for designated employers and those seeking to conduct business with government, came into operation on 1st January 2025.
‘Without a roof over their heads’: High Court denies father’s request to remove spouse and children from sold matrimonial home
Recently, the Western Cape High Court ordered a father embroiled in protracted divorce proceedings to settle his maintenance arrears before his wife and minor children are required to vacate the matrimonial home, which he unilaterally sold without securing alternative accommodation for his dependents.
Is the Taxing Master entitled to disallow the payment of an executor’s professional fees?
Last month, the Supreme Court of Appeal (‘the SCA’) adjudicated whether the executor of a deceased estate, being an attorney acting in a professional capacity on behalf of the deceased in litigation proceedings, was entitled to remuneration following the Taxing Master’s decision to disallow the payment of legal fees.
The National Treasury aims to tighten anti-money laundering and terrorism financing laws
In a clear bid to facilitate South Africa’s removal from the grey list, the National Treasury recently published the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill (‘the Bill’) for public comment.
Clarifying the scope of litigation privilege: The SCA adopts ‘dominant purpose’ test in Steinhoff case
In an important decision in the context of litigation privilege and public interest access, the Supreme Court of Appeal (‘the SCA’) was recently tasked with ascertaining whether a third party’s communication was intended for pending or anticipated litigation and thus qualified for protection from disclosure.
It’s not too late to register for our January webinar: Unpacking the latest FICA and POPIA updates
In our first webinar of 2025, experienced knowledge lawyer, Maryna Botha, unpacks the most recent amendments to the FICA and POPIA frameworks. In late 2024, the Information Regulator issued an important guidance note on direct marketing, as regulated under section 69 of POPIA. Outlining these requirements, Maryna will demonstrate how businesses engaging in direct marketing must adapt their marketing strategies. Relatedly, the ongoing challenge to improve South Africa’s anti-money laundering tools has prompted the Financial Intelligence Centre to issue amended guidance notes. Highlighting the critical importance of compliance, Maryna will illustrate how accountable institutions must manage these changes. Join us for this highly informative webinar!
