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Foreign insolvency judgments in South Africa

The recent decision by the full bench of the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Ellison v Breytenbach N.O and Another (A278/2022) ZAGPPHC 565 (5 June 2025) sheds light on how South African courts handle the recognition of foreign insolvency judgments – particularly as the South African Cross-Border Insolvency Act 42 of 2000 (Cross-Border Insolvency Act) is of no practical application.

Clearing the Backlog: Submissions invited on mandatory mediation

The Gauteng Division of the High Court has introduced a draft directive aimed at addressing the severe backlog of civil cases in its division (available here ). This initiative proposes mandatory mediation as a prerequisite for setting trial dates, marking a significant shift in the judicial process. The legal community has been invited to provide feedback on the draft directive, with submissions due to the Gauteng High Court by 3 April 2025 .

Seminar Recording | Director Law Developments Seminar

Burial Rights

The phrase – ‘burial rights’ – relates to the whole range of death and burial practices.

Engineering News & Mining's Women in Industry

Tessa Brewis, Director in the Energy & Power sector, Alecia Pienaar, Counsel in the Environmental Sector, and Zodwa Malinga, Associate in the Construction & Engineering sector recently appeared in "Engineering News & Mining's Women in Industry" feature.

Introduction to the COIDA guideline

We kick off the work year with a series on workplace fundamentals to ensure that you are informed about various legislations relating to pertinent workplace matters such as The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993, as amended (COIDA).