Estate duty rate rises, for the wealthy

Setting aside a public procurement decision on the grounds that the award exceeded the available budget

On 27 December 2024, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) delivered a judgment in Zeal Health Innovations (Pty) Ltd v Minister of Defence and Military Veterans and Another ZASCA 183, that adds to the body of public procurement law jurisprudence. This particular judgment is of interest due to the grounds of review that were raised and, to a lesser extent, the court’s treatment of the services rendered by the service provider.

Webinar Recording | Drugs, alcohol, and the workplace

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Extension of validity of Zimbabwean Exemption Permits

SA secures close to R20 billion loan from BRICS Bank: Opportunities for water infrastructure developers

With load-shedding seemingly under control for the present, securing access to water and sanitation services for South Africans appears to be the next looming issue. Gauteng’s bulk water supply crisis and fast approaching “ Day Zero ” have been attributed to high water withdrawals by municipalities, largely caused by leaks due to failing municipal infrastructure.

Trust me, it’s effective: A discussion of when a trustee’s resignation is deemed to be effective

Trust me, it’s effective: A discussion of when a trustee’s resignation is deemed to be effective Trusts are often faced with trustee resignations, which can impact the remaining trustees’ ability to carry out their duties and functions. Section 21 of the Trust Property Control Act 57 of 1988 affords trustees the right to resign by providing that, whether or not the trust deed provides for trustee resignations, a trustee may resign by notice in writing to the Master of the High Court (Master) and the beneficiaries who have legal capacity, or tutors or curators of the beneficiaries of the trust under tutorship or curatorship. The trust deed may also have its own resignation regime, for instance it may provide that a resignation may be affected by written notice to the co-trustees. 

Publication of the 2025 Employment Equity Regulations and Sectoral Numerical Targets

On 15 April 2025, the Minister of Employment and Labour repealed the Employment Equity Regulations of 2014 and, pursuant to Section 55(1) of the Employment Equity Act, 1998, promulgated the Employment Equity Regulations, 2025.