When Mental Health and Workplace Standards Collide

Managing poor work performance becomes significantly more complex when mental health concerns enter the equation. Many employers hesitate to initiate disciplinary processes in these situations, worried about potential legal repercussions or being perceived as unsympathetic to employee wellness. Yet, employers must still meet operational demands while ensuring that affected employees are treated with fairness and […]

How Emojis Are Reshaping Workplace Communication and Risk

In today’s digitally driven workplaces, emojis have become a staple in day-to-day communication. From quick reactions on messaging platforms to casual acknowledgments in emails, these small icons are often used to add tone, emotion, or brevity. However, what may seem like a harmless smiley face or thumbs-up can lead to serious misunderstandings and in some […]

Amendments to a Company’s Memorandum of Incorporation

In terms of South Africa’s Companies Act 71 of 2008 (“the Act”), every registered company must have a Memorandum of Incorporation (“MOI”) in place. This foundational document governs the internal structure of the company, defining the rights and duties of shareholders, directors, and other stakeholders. As a company evolves, amendments to the MOI may become […]

New Draft Guidelines Shed Light on Merger Notification for Internal Restructurings

The Competition Commission of South Africa has published proposed guidelines under section 79(1) of the Competition Act 89 of 1998 (as amended), addressing when internal reorganisations within corporate groups may be classified as mergers requiring notification or approval (“the Guidelines”). These Draft Guidelines are intended to demystify the Commission’s stance on intra-group transactions and to […]

Cybercrime, Liability, and Email Fraud

The digital age has ushered in remarkable advances in communication, but with those advances comes a darker reality: cybercrime is now a persistent and evolving threat. As organisations become more reliant on digital tools, particularly email, cybercriminals have found increasingly sophisticated ways to exploit vulnerabilities and no one is immune, not even law firms. A […]