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Tax Law

When does the High Court have jurisdiction over tax disputes?

Joon Chong and Dario Milo 12 Nov 2025

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Legislation & Regulation

A cross-regional guide to Africa's crypto regulations

Contributors - various African attorneys 4 Nov 2025

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Tax Law

Gearing up for appeal: Standard Bank v Sarb and the crypto contradiction

Joon Chong 29 Oct 2025

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Labour Law & Unions

High Court ruling clarifies payroll administrators' tax liabilities

Joon Chong 24 Oct 2025

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Coal, Oil & Gas

Shell, govt apply for leave to appeal court's block 5/6/7 ruling

23 Oct 2025

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Corporate & Commercial Law

High Court decision highlights WhatsApp messages as pivotal evidence

Dee-dee Mathelela and Daniellé Giannico 9 Oct 2025

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Public Liability & Personal Injury

Firearms clauses - a safety catch for insurers against liability

Mtho Maphumulo 6 Oct 2025

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Law of Succession

When can a non-compliant Will be declared valid?

Roberto Oktober and Karel Kogler 1 Aug 2025

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Labour Law

Sorry not sorry: Remorse a key factor in fair dismissals, says Labour Court

Bradley Workman-Davies and Mike Searle 27 May 2025

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Labour Law & Unions

Time - and courts - wait for no labour dispute

Bradley Workman-Davies 15 May 2025

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Environmental Law

South African court says no to new coal-fired power: What’s behind the ruling

Melanie Murcott 14 Apr 2025

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Court rules on insurance case: No valid tracker? No valid claim

Mtho Maphumulo 14 Feb 2025

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Primary & Secondary Education

DBE to fight Matric results publication ban in court

17 Dec 2024

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Labour Law

Dismissal disputes: Trust breakdown evidence not always required

Amandla Makhongwana and Chloë Loubser 7 Oct 2024

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Labour Law

Conciliation: A vital step when challenging fairness of retrenchments

Chloë Loubser 30 Sep 2024

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Labour Law

Take leave or lose it – Labour Court ruling reiterates

Richard Brown 6 Aug 2024

Source: © SA Rugby The battle over sports broadcasting has heated up as Media responded to Saru's support of the SABC's decision to not broadcast the recent Springboks - Ireland Tests

TV

DStv - eMedia sports broadcasting rights saga continues as Sports Minister joins the fight

Danette Breitenbach 15 Jul 2024

Healthcare

Analysis: Purdue pharma case and SA law impacts

2 Jul 2024

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Transnet to appeal against R6.2bn Sasol award over tariff dispute

Nelson Banya 21 Jun 2024

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IP Law

Protecting distinctive trade marks: Will Adidas have to change its stripes?

Aletia Oberholster 7 Jun 2024

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Labour Law & Unions

TES conundrum in court: An 'employee' for PAYE, but not for VAT or ETI?

Joon Chong 16 May 2024

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Mining

Anglo maintains innocence as Kabwe claimants given leave to appeal

Lindsey Schutters 22 Apr 2024

Facilities & Property Management

Appeal in case concerning R40m SA-Zimbabwe border fence dismissed

11 Apr 2024

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Remuneration & Payroll

'Illegal' salary increases must be repaid

Richard Brown 12 Mar 2024

Human Rights Law

ICJ calls for compliance to protect civilians in Rafah

19 Feb 2024

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Labour Law

Strike misconduct - you don't have to be violent to get fired

Lizle Louw and Amy King 12 Feb 2024

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Labour Law

High Court finds appointment of Makhado CFO unlawful

Tania Broughton and Bernard Chiguvare 12 Feb 2024

Johan Botes, Partner and Head of the Employment & Compensation Practice, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg

Trends

#BizTrends2024: Adapting to change and the growing call for DEI

Johan Botes 18 Jan 2024

Labour Law

Landmark ruling may lead to big change with parental leave rights

Deon Visagie, Joani van Vuuren, Jamie Jacobs and Nkosinathi Thema 27 Oct 2023

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Tax Law

Tax Court vs High Court: Differing opinions on tax matter

Ursula Diale-Ali and Jana Krause 9 Oct 2023

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Labour Law

Too sick to work, but well enough to march? Not so fast...

Johan Botes 26 Jul 2023

Source: © Cape Talk The Constitutional Court has confirmed the January 2022 Western Cape High Court ruling on the illegality of the Overbeek Building outdoor advertising billboards

OOH

Constitutional Court confirms 2022 ruling for Overbeek Signs to take down OOH billboard

Danette Breitenbach 28 Jun 2023

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Tax Law

New tax dispute resolution rules in place with immediate effect

Joon Chong 9 Jun 2023

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Law Practice

Govt awaits ConCourt decision on analogue switch-off date

27 Jun 2022

High Court dismisses appeal against 2,000MW emergency power tender

Energy

High Court dismisses appeal against 2,000MW emergency power tender

Wendell Roelf 31 Jan 2022

Primary & Secondary Education

DBE to abide by court decision to publish matric results

17 Jan 2022

Tourism industry welcomes SCA dismissal of Santam's appeal against Ma-Afrika

Tourism

Tourism industry welcomes SCA dismissal of Santam's appeal against Ma-Afrika

8 Oct 2021

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Energy majors taking steps to renewables transition

Sue Noffke 30 Aug 2021

Electricity prices to increase by 15%

Energy

Electricity prices to increase by 15%

17 Feb 2021

As impeachment begins, New York accelerates probes of Trump's property dealings

Property

As impeachment begins, New York accelerates probes of Trump's property dealings

Jason Szep, Joseph Tanfani and Peter Eisler 9 Feb 2021

Rica not entirely constitutional - ConCourt

Human Rights Law

Rica not entirely constitutional - ConCourt

Rui Lopes and Kirsty Gibson 5 Feb 2021

Court judgment provides clarity on land claim evaluation process

Land & Property Law

Court judgment provides clarity on land claim evaluation process

Samantha Robb 17 Dec 2020

#BestofBiz 2020: Legal

Legal

#BestofBiz 2020: Legal

14 Dec 2020

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Pharmaceuticals

The interplay of drug design and patents

Bernard Dippenaar 13 Nov 2020

New Labour Court decision on constructive dismissal sets high standard for intolerability

Labour Law

New Labour Court decision on constructive dismissal sets high standard for intolerability

Mpumelelo Nxumalo, Nivaani Moodley and Shane Johnson 16 Oct 2020

Andre de Ruyter, CEO, Eskom

Energy

Eskom maintenance plans to bear fruit

9 Oct 2020

Nersa granted leave to appeal Eskom judgment

Corporate & Commercial Law

Nersa granted leave to appeal Eskom judgment

8 Oct 2020

Could the UK Supreme Court decision cause the demise of global Frand licensing?

IP Law

Could the UK Supreme Court decision cause the demise of global Frand licensing?

Tim Ball 23 Sep 2020

Mining and community engagement: the latest decision

Mining

Mining and community engagement: the latest decision

Merlita Kennedy & Jared Ishmael 4 Sep 2020

Nersa notes Eskom court judgment

Corporate & Commercial Law

Nersa notes Eskom court judgment

29 Jul 2020