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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Judicial decision-making: A South African judge weighs in
25th September 2026 In what appears to be one of the first pieces of case law in South Africa putting the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in judicial... →
Failing to meet the onus of proof sways the tightrope
25th September 2026 I have often reminded employers of the provisions of section 188 of the LRA. Appreciation for the importance of these provisions is crucial for... →
SARS follows the money: When the tax man goes after your bank account, you are in real trouble
25th September 2026 A recent judgment in the Johannesburg High Court confirms that a tax debtor moving money between banks and accounts does not put that funds beyond... →
Access to justice is part of South Africa’s living heritage
25th September 2026 As South Africa commemorates Heritage Month under the theme "Celebrating Our Living Heritage: Strengthening the Ties That Bind Us", we are reminded... →
What are we leaving behind? The law, our heritage, and the South Africa we owe our children
23rd September 2026 When we speak about heritage, we often think about what we have inherited. Our languages, cultures, traditions, music, cuisine, and stories all... →
Expressing our heritage through access to justice
23rd September 2026 As South Africa commemorates Heritage Month under the theme “Celebrating Our Living Heritage: Strengthening the Ties That Bind Us”, we are reminded... →
SARS tightens the screws on non-resident tax status applications: Compliance now a key requirement
23rd September 2026 Outstanding tax liabilities, administrative penalties, unfiled tax returns or unresolved verification and audit matters with the South African... →
Battery storage could unlock South Africa’s renewable energy gridlock – what developers, lenders and users need to know
23rd September 2026 South Africa’s renewable energy ambitions are increasingly running into a practical constraint: the grid cannot yet carry all the new... →
POPIA compliance does not stop at the courtroom door
22nd September 2026 Litigation may require parties to disclose documents, but that does not give them carte blanche to collect, process and share personal information.... →
Petty misconduct, serious consequences: Why employers must distinguish misconduct from dismissible conduct
22nd September 2026 A key issue in misconduct matters is distinguishing between mere wrongdoing and conduct that warrants dismissal. This distinction becomes... →
