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Will AI be steering the future of M&A?

31 March 2025

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) will inevitably in some way become part of the day-to-day operations of most businesses.... In the fast-paced and competitive world of business, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have long been a vital strategy for companies looking to expand their reach, increase market share, or diversify their portfolios.

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Car balloon payments: Pop goes your budget!

31 March 2025

A car balloon payment may not be quite as festive as it sounds. Consumers often don’t consider the down-the-road impact... of a balloon payment. In this article, we look at the balloon payment structure and what consumers can do to manage this or alternatives that can be considered when procuring a vehicle.

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When does the Property Transfer clock start in a divorce?

31 March 2025

A recent Chief Registrar’s Circular has shed light on the challenges of determining the correct transaction date for divorce-related property... transfers—especially when settlement agreements are amended after the divorce.

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Will AI be steering the future of M&A?

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Car balloon payments: Pop goes your budget!

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When does the Property Transfer clock start in a divorce?

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To vote or not to vote: Post-Commencement business rescue creditors

31 March 2025

The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled on a critical issue in business rescue proceedings—can post-commencement creditors vote on rescue... plans? The Mashwayi Projects v Wescoal case brings much-needed clarity, shaping the future of business rescue in South Africa. Find out what this means for creditors, financially distressed companies, and the business rescue process.

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Can your cell phone get you fired?

31 March 2025

Using a cell phone has become so accepted that employees easily forget or ignore the fact that their use at... work may not be approved or allowed by the employer. However, failing to adhere to employer policies on cell phone use could potentially have serious consequences for an employee.

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New SARS reporting puts trusts under the microscope

31 March 2025

SARS has issued stern warnings to trustees to ensure the accurate and honest submission of trust tax returns and made... it abundantly clear that trustees can no longer shift the responsibility of managing a trust’s tax affairs entirely to tax practitioners. This article aims to guide trustees on SARS’ latest tax reporting requirements.

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Merger retrenchments or operational cuts – Where’s the line?

27 February 2025

When is a retrenchment truly merger-related? The Constitutional Court’s ruling in the Coca-Cola case reshapes the debate on job cuts... and business survival.

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New rules: will we say goodbye to unwanted direct marketing?

27 February 2025

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition published draft amendments to Regulation 4 of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of... 2008 (“CPA”) for comment late in 2024. The amendments relate to direct marketing communications in South Africa providing for an opt-out registry as well as a pre-emptive block on direct marketing. In this article, we highlight some of the proposed amendments and how this may be a game changer for consumers and direct marketers.

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Are you an Accountable Institution under FICA?

27 February 2025

Accountable Institutions are key role players in the fight against crime. Businesses must know whether they qualify as an Accountable... Institution based on the services they provide.

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