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R221-million case shows that SARS wins in the end — And why frivolous litigation can backfire
4th June 2026 Taxpayers embroiled in disputes with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) often believe that if they can eventually settle the outstanding tax... →
Introducing Sabinet’s Legal Research Assistant
4th June 2026 South African legal research is constantly evolving. Increasing volumes of information, frequent legislative amendments, and growing expectations... →
Merger condition compliance: Proposed Rule 39 amendment brings improvements to process but shifts the burden of proof to merged entities
4th June 2026 Key implications of the proposed amendment to the procedure that will be followed by the Competition Commission when firms subject to merger... →
Cryptocurrency is money and capital for exchange-control purposes
4th June 2026 1. Introduction 1.1. This case involved Mr Mangundhla and Ms Dangaiso, who both had trading accounts on the Luno platform, a well-known... →
How the Competition Commission’s ESOP impact study may shape future mergers
4th June 2026 South African companies often introduce Employee Share Ownership Plans (“ESOPs“) for a variety of reasons. Through an ESOP, workers acquire shares... →
Caught after moving R182-million in Bitcoin offshore without regulatory approval: High Court confirms crypto falls within exchange control regulations
4th June 2026 In a significant judgment for South Africa's cryptocurrency market, the Johannesburg High Court on 1 June 2026, ruled that Bitcoin constitutes... →
Tanzania: The end of probationary employees?
4th June 2026 Probation has always been understood as a trial period. The employee is being assessed. Nothing is guaranteed. If things do not work out and the... →
When Belief Meets Business: How far must employers go in accommodating faith and culture?
3rd June 2026 Recent judgments confirm that while employers must reasonably accommodate cultural and religious beliefs, accommodation has limits. Fairness... →
Bowmans bolsters East African tax capabilities with appointment of Terry Muli as head of Transfer Pricing
3rd June 2026 Pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans has strengthened its tax services offering and capacity in East Africa with the appointment of Terry Muli as... →
The contract clauses most businesses overlook
3rd June 2026 Contracts underpin all business relationships. Businesses frequently enter into agreements without fully grasping the legal consequences of... →
