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Veil today, gone tomorrow? Piercing the corporate veil in modern company law
Separate legal personality is a fundamental tenet of company law and provides for a company to be treated as a person in law, separate from the individuals who own the company. This...
The witness you may not need: When cell phone records speak for themselves
In the recent decision of Mohapi Thabo and Another v The State (A41/2024) ZAGPJHC (21 May 2026), the High Court considered whether cell phone records relied on by the state were admissible...
LAC confirms that valid mutual separation agreements preclude unfair dismissal claims
Can an employee who has signed a mutual separation agreement later claim unfair dismissal on the basis that the agreement was, in substance, a retrenchment? In WBHO Construction (Pty)...
Competition Commission releases second Cost of Living Report confirming persistent price pressures on South African households
The Competition Commission (Commission) recently published its second Cost of Living Report (Report), building on the findings of its inaugural report released in September 2025. The...
Competition Commission releases inaugural Cost of Living Report tracking price pressures on South African households
The Competition Commission (Commission) recently published its first Cost of Living Report (Report), which provides insights into how changes in prices for essential goods and services...
The ball is in our courts: How section 20(9) of the Companies Act empowers courts to unmask corporate identity
Lucinde Rhoodie, Director in the Dispute Resolution practice joined Simon Brown on Moneyweb and was also featured on Daily Maverick discussing The ball is in our courts: How section...
Legalities around landlords tenants and rental agreements medium
Alex de Wet, Director in Real Estate joined Simon Brown at Moneyweb where he discussed Legalities around landlords, tenants, and rental agreements.
Demystifying rooftop solar: Understanding the legalities
Senior Associate in our Real Estate Law practice, Bridget Witts-Hewinson joined Simon Brown on Moneyweb.
2024 Investing in African Mining Indaba provided a platform for opportunity and engagement
Director Jaco Meyer from our Corporate and Commercial practice joined Simon Brown on Moneyweb Now to discuss 30 years of the Mining Indaba and the hopes for this year’s event.
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