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Protect Your Property – Act Quickly on Prospecting or Mining Notices

26 January 2026

Farmers in Pongola, Maputaland, and surrounding areas are increasingly receiving documents about proposed prospecting or mining on (or near) their... land. These often include:Basic Assessment Reports (BARs) or Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)Public participation noticesAccess request lettersProposed access agreements, servitudes, or surface use contractsConsultation forms or objection invitation letters

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Culture vs style: When workplace dress codes cross the line

16 January 2026

How far can employers go in regulating appearance? A recent court ruling highlights when dress codes clash with culture, religion... and constitutional rights.

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Competition Commission guidelines on confidential information

16 January 2026

The Competition Commission’s new guidelines explain how businesses can have confidential information protected and how this is assessed.

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Termination of joint ownership, rights in question: PIE Act explained

16 January 2026

Ending joint ownership must meet specific legal requirements and can carry significant practical consequences.

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Trusts firmly in SARS’s crosshairs

16 January 2026

SARS is tightening its focus on trusts, with penalties for non-compliance set to take effect in 2026.

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From pen to platform: can you sign digitally?

14 January 2026

Are digital signatures legally valid? Find out when electronic signing works, and when “pen to paper” is still required.

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Protect Your Property – Act Quickly on Prospecting or Mining Notices

26 January 2026

Farmers in Pongola, Maputaland, and surrounding areas are increasingly receiving documents about proposed prospecting or mining on (or near) their... land. These often include:Basic Assessment Reports (BARs) or Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)Public participation noticesAccess request lettersProposed access agreements, servitudes, or surface use contractsConsultation forms or objection invitation letters

READ MORE
47
Article

Culture vs style: When workplace dress codes cross the line

16 January 2026

How far can employers go in regulating appearance? A recent court ruling highlights when dress codes clash with culture, religion... and constitutional rights.

READ MORE
61
Article

Competition Commission guidelines on confidential information

16 January 2026

The Competition Commission’s new guidelines explain how businesses can have confidential information protected and how this is assessed.

READ MORE
58
Article

Termination of joint ownership, rights in question: PIE Act explained

16 January 2026

Ending joint ownership must meet specific legal requirements and can carry significant practical consequences.

READ MORE
56
Article

Trusts firmly in SARS’s crosshairs

16 January 2026

SARS is tightening its focus on trusts, with penalties for non-compliance set to take effect in 2026.

READ MORE
54
Article

From pen to platform: can you sign digitally?

14 January 2026

Are digital signatures legally valid? Find out when electronic signing works, and when “pen to paper” is still required.

READ MORE
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Article

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Filter: Landowner liability
Landowners, be fire-wise!

28 October 2024

The beginning of spring can be a time of rejuvenation as colours return and the days become longer and warmer.... However, in South Africa, September and October are well-known for their unfavourable winds and dry conditions, and with our climate becoming ever hotter and drier, weather conditions become highly susceptible to veldfires. Landowners should take heed and prepare for veldfires and potential claims for damages associated with veldfires. 

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