Smart wearables and PoPIA: What SA employers need to know

[Ahmore Burger-Smidt] Is your workplace ready for invisible data collection?

SA mid-year M&A review: Commodity gains and regulatory reform drive deal growth

[Ricci Hackner] During the first half of 2026, South Africa's business confidence reached multi-year highs before moderating amid escalating global uncertainty. Despite this softer sentiment, the country retained its position as Africa's leading M&A market by deal value...

#Newsmaker: Meet Megan Rodgers, CDH Cape Town's new managing partner

[Shan Radcliffe] Bizcommunity talks to Megan Rodgers about her new role as managing partner of the Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) Cape Town office.

2026 African Legal Awards celebrates continent’s top legal talent

[Shan Radcliffe] Webber Wentzel retains African Law Firm of the Year title in six-award sweep...

#WomensMonth | Herold Gie's Khanyisa Monqo: Your circumstances do not determine the life you create

[Shan Radcliffe] Khanyisa Monqo, associate at Herold Gie Attorneys, discusses meaningful change in the workplace...

#WomensMonth | Bowmans' Lerato Thahane: Women don't need more laws, they need better implementation

[Shan Radcliffe] This Women's Month, Bowmans' partner Lerato Thahane discusses the best way to protect women's rights, and what the profession really needs from young female attorneys...

The danger of ambiguous consent-to-settle clauses in professional indemnity policies

[Jean-Paul Rudd] A US court had to decide whose consent matters when the wording of a professional indemnity insurance policy used vague terminology...

#YouthMonth | Zahra Ally, Herold Gie Attorneys: Voting is the best way for youth to be heard

[Shan Radcliffe] Candidate attorney Zahra Ally reminds us not to take the hard-won rights of previous generations for granted...

5 free marketing channels every law firm should use

[Andrea Paulsen] Andrea Paulsen unpacks five ways law firms can boost their online presence and attract new clients without spending a dime...

Landmark ConCourt ruling: When facilitation fails, proceed straight to litigation

[Riona Kalua] The judgment brings much-needed certainty to labour legislation that has long been marked by interpretative ambiguity...

ConCourt axes 'certificate of need' scheme from NHA

[Mtho Maphumulo] Under the proposed scheme, practitioners could not work without a valid certificate...

FSCA appeals: Why indirect financial interests lack standing

[Jean-Paul Rudd] Can shareholders, directors, or key persons step into the ring when the regulator strikes at a company — or has the Tribunal finally closed that door?

Navigating the jagged frontier: Lessons in verification from the frontlines of AI and law

[Ashlin Perumall] The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies recently withdrew South Africa’s Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy. The reason is extraordinary and worth dwelling on...

Emotional distress damages denied: High Court emphasises psychiatric proof

[Jean-Paul Rudd] Claims for damages arising from emotional shock are often pursued without a full appreciation of the legal requirements that must be satisfied for success...

Lessons on prescription: When the introduction of new causes comes too late

[Mtho Maphumulo] A recent judgment of the Mahikeng High Court serves as a stark reminder that a change in the legal foundation of a claim — from contract to delict — is not merely a technical adjustment...

GenAI in SA: Balancing legal risks and operational rewards for businesses

[Ginen Moodley] Generative AI has moved quickly from novelty to operational tool. Many South African businesses are already using it in some form, often quietly and without formal policy frameworks in place...

Hidden costs of medical errors: Landmark case in Uganda spotlights HIV misdiagnosis

[Mtho Maphumulo] The High Court of Uganda, sitting at Jinja, delivered a noteworthy judgment in an HIV misdiagnosis and medical negligence case on 18 February 2026...

Voetstoots: Understanding the limits of estate agent liability in property defect cases

[Jean-Paul Rudd] Claims against estate agents for latent defects discovered after the purchase of immovable property are frequently pursued without a full appreciation of the legal requirements that must be satisfied for success...

No escaping accountability: Professional deregistration doesn't mean 'off the hook'

[Jean-Paul Rudd] In an age where professional accountability is paramount to public protection, a pressing question emerges: can a registered professional escape disciplinary proceedings simply by cancelling their registration?

Business rescue risks: When can practitioners be held personally liable for debt?

[Jean-Paul Rudd] In the realm of business rescue, where financially distressed companies are given an opportunity for rehabilitation, a critical question arises: when does the conduct of a business rescue practitioner cross the threshold from mere error or misjudgment into personal liability for the company's debts?