Supreme Court of Appeal Confirms Voting Rights of Post-Commencement Creditors in Business Rescue

The Supreme Court of Appea (SCA) in Mashwayi Projects v Wescoal Mining confirms that post-commencement finance creditors have voting rights in South African business rescue. Introduction The SCA has handed down a groundbreaking decision in Mashwayi Projects (Pty) Ltd v Wescoal Mining (Pty) Ltd, reshaping the landscape of business rescue law in South Africa. At […]
Manelis v Manelis: Supreme Court of Appeal Confirms Binding Nature of Antenuptial Contract Values

In Manelis v Manelis, the SCA confirmed that commencement values in antenuptial contracts are binding unless challenged on recognised legal grounds. Introduction The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has brought clarity to a long-standing debate in South African family law through its decision in Manelis v Manelis. The Court confirmed that when parties declare the […]
Tax Consequences for Social Media Influencers in South Africa

Social media influencers in South Africa face tax obligations. Learn how SARS taxes free products, endorsements, and influencer income. The Rise of Social Media Influencers Social media is everywhere. Since the launch of platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, online content has become central to how people connect and consume information. Today, nearly 80% […]