Mangaung Property Valuation Roll 2026: What Property Owners Must Check Before the Deadline

Introduction: Why the 2026 Municipal Valuation Matters Property owners within the Mangaung Metropolitan area should take note of an important development that could directly impact their municipal rates for the next four years. The Municipality has released its General Municipal Property Valuation Roll for 2026, calling on all property owners to verify the details recorded […]

POPIA Enforcement in South Africa: Key 2026 Developments and What Businesses Must Do Now

Introduction: A Turning Point for Data Protection in South Africa South Africa’s data protection landscape is undergoing a decisive shift. Recent developments involving the Information Regulator point to a more assertive and enforcement-driven approach to compliance under the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA). From increased investigations and enforcement action to new […]

VAT Deregistration in South Africa: What SMEs Must Consider After the New Threshold Increase

Introduction: A Long-Awaited VAT Threshold Shift South Africa’s proposed increase in the VAT registration threshold marks the first adjustment in nearly two decades. While this development is widely seen as a positive step for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), it introduces an important strategic decision for existing VAT vendors. Businesses that may no longer be […]

Deepfakes and Digital Evidence in South Africa: The New Legal Challenge to Truth

Introduction: When Seeing Is No Longer Believing For decades, courts have treated video and audio recordings as some of the most persuasive forms of evidence. That assumption is now under serious threat. The rise of deepfakes and AI generated media has introduced a new evidentiary crisis where fabricated content can appear indistinguishable from reality. In […]

Think Before You Post: The Legal Risks of Sharing Conflict Footage Online

In an era where information travels instantly, videos of missile strikes and military activity often appear on social media within minutes. While many people share this content believing they are raising awareness or reporting on current events, the legal consequences, particularly in conflict regions such as the Middle East, can be far more serious than […]