The Evidentiary Weight of Social Media Screenshots in South African Law
The digital age has revolutionised how individuals communicate, document, and express themselves. Social media platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and WhatsApp are no longer mere tools for social connection, they now serve as potential sources of legal evidence. Screenshots of online activity are increasingly relied upon in South African litigation, spanning cases […]
Director Delinquency under Section 162: Lessons from the African Legend Case
The statutory foundation of director delinquency Section 162 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 provides a potent statutory mechanism to safeguard corporate governance and ensure accountability. It empowers courts to declare a director delinquent where serious misconduct or dereliction of fiduciary duty has been proven. Once a breach meeting the statutory threshold is established, […]
The Liquor Amendment Bill 2025: A Bold Move Toward a New Era of Alcohol Regulation
On 8 September 2025, the Liquor Amendment Bill (B21-2025) was tabled in the National Assembly as a Private Member’s Bill by Ms Ntombovuyo Veronica Mente-Nkuna, representing the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). The Bill proposes sweeping reforms to the Liquor Act 59 of 2003, aiming to drastically limit the visibility and commercial promotion of alcohol products […]
A New Era for Parental Equality: Constitutional Court Reshapes South Africa’s Parental Leave Law
In a groundbreaking decision delivered on 3 October 2025, the Constitutional Court in Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment and Labour dismantled the long-standing framework governing parental leave. The Court held that several provisions of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 (BCEA) and the Unemployment Insurance Act 63 of 2001 […]