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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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
