How does the Property Transfer process work?
The transfer of ownership of a property, from the seller to the purchaser, can be a nerve-wracking process. Here are…
Who Gets the Commission?
Lessons from a Recent Property Practitioner Dispute Securing a property sale is no small feat for Property Practitioners. From tirelessly…
Ster-Kinekor’s Business Rescue Blockbuster
Business Rescue and the applicable legislation, in comparison with other jurisdictions and practice areas, is a relatively new concept in…
Assessing South Africa’s Patent System Amid BHP’s attempted Anglo-American Takeover
As South Africa contemplates the vast implications of BHP's proposed takeover of Anglo American, a closer examination of both companies’…
Opinion: How South Africa’s potent Aloe Ferox is losing ground to foreign rivals
While South Africa harvests a mere 200 tons of Aloe Ferox annually, our global competitors, like Mexico, churn out a…
Tongaat-Hulett’s suppliers challenge ‘unsavoury’ Business Rescue actions – Legal Explainer
The business rescue proceedings involving agriculture and agri-processing business, Tongaat Hulett have been reported on extensively – particularly the various…
Inflated Insurance Claims and Forfeiture of Benefits
The Supreme Court of Appeal had to consider the question whether an insurer is entitled to repayment of the amounts…
Recent Liquidation Order opens the book on the Financial Woes of South Africa’s Private Schools
Private education in South Africa is increasingly viewed as a potentially lucrative industry, with some private schools flourishing into substantial…
Lululemon Dupe Controversy on TikTok Raises Intellectual Property and Passing Off Concerns
In recent weeks, an interesting controversy has unfolded on the popular social media platform TikTok, involving athleisure brand Lululemon and…