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Moratorium:Impossible – High Court Keeps the Business-Rescue Shield Intact

Janson v Ebundu (Pty) Ltd (in business rescue) & Others, Mpumalanga Division When a disgruntled 33 percent shareholder asked the High Court to pierce the

By Eloise Cilliers 5 Min Read

Fast-Tracking Rescue: How AFSA-SARIPA Arbitration Keeps Business-Rescue Plans from Stalling

When a company hits financial turbulence, every extra week of uncertainty is another week of eroding value. South Africa’s business-rescue regime is designed to give

Don’t let your Business get caught in the Crossfire

How to Safeguard your Empire During a Divorce When Sandton tech-entrepreneur Michael Ndlovu (not client’s real name) filed for divorce after 18 years of marriage,

By Isabel van den Ende 5 Min Read

Brand Passport: Trade Mark Protection as Your Ticket to Africa’s Fast-Growing Markets

In the rush of today’s global commerce, a trade mark is the passport that lets a brand cross borders with confidence. It is the single

By Aletia Oberholster 4 Min Read

Fee Shake-Ups and Duty Drops

Why 2025’s rule changes could add - or shave - tens of thousands off your next property deal. The South African property market received two

By Conri Botha 5 Min Read

Podcast: Customary Marriages in South Africa

Recently on the Justice in Heels podcast, host Danielle Hayward sat down with Barnard’s own family law expert, Isabel van den Ende, to explore the

By Isabel van den Ende 2 Min Read

Two Homes, One ERF – One Big Mistake to Avoid

Understanding the Legal Fine Print Between Duets and Townhouses If you're buying, selling, or even marketing a property, you’ve probably heard the terms “townhouse” and

By Conri Botha 3 Min Read

Can an Appeal Court Grant a Final Winding-Up Order if a Provisional one Already Exists?

A recent judgment handed down by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) on 31 March 2025 brings much-needed clarity to an issue that has sometimes

By Eloise Cilliers 7 Min Read

Who really owns your Code? Understanding Authorship and Ownership in Software Copyright

As software becomes the lifeblood of modern businesses - especially in start-ups and rapidly scaling ventures - understanding who actually owns the code is crucial.

By Viteshen Naidoo 6 Min Read

High Court Ruling Clarifies when Post-Liquidation Payments can be Voided under Section 341(2)

A recent judgment in the High Court of South Africa (Cape Town) - Muller NO and Another v Cultigrain (Pty) Ltd - has clarified how

Do Post-Commencement Creditors Now Have a Say in Business Rescue?

The Impact of the Wescoal Judgment on the Voting Rights of Post-Commencement Creditors in Business Rescue Proceedings The Supreme Court

By Koos Benadie 6 Min Read

Divorce vs Separation in South Africa: What You Need to Know

The Truth About Separation and Divorce in South Africa Did You Know? In South Africa, there is no such thing

By Isabel van den Ende 2 Min Read

The Process of Getting Married in South Africa: What You Need to Know

Can You Get Married at Court in South Africa? Did You Know? You cannot get married at Court in South

By Isabel van den Ende 3 Min Read