Why Writing a Will May Be the Most Important Financial Decision You Make

When people think about financial advice, their minds often go straight to investments, interest rates, retirement funds or the latest developments in cryptocurrency. Conversations about managing wealth usually revolve around growing assets, reducing tax exposure or diversifying portfolios across local and offshore markets. Yet one of the most important financial decisions a person can make […]

Dismissal of Foreign Employees Without Work Permits: Lessons from the Sibanda v Roots Butchery CCMA Decision

A recent arbitration decision of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration provides important guidance for employers who engage foreign nationals without valid work authorisation. The case of Sibanda and Others v Roots Butchery ((2025) 46 ILJ 2969 (CCMA)) considered whether the termination of several employees was substantively fair where those employees did not hold […]

South Africa Invites Public Input on Proposed Labour Law Reforms

Significant changes to South Africa’s labour law framework may be on the horizon. On 26 February 2026, the Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, published two draft legislative proposals in the Government Gazette for public comment. These are the Labour Law Amendment Bill, 2025 and the Labour Relations Amendment Bill, 2025 together with their […]

Why Businesses Should Not Rely on Brand Use Alone

A business’s brand is often one of its most valuable commercial assets, yet many companies underestimate the importance of securing formal legal protection for it. Entrepreneurs frequently assume that once they begin trading under a particular name or using a distinctive logo, they automatically acquire ownership of that brand. While some protection may arise from […]