Deevabits Green Energy (DGE)

The types of permanent residence visas available in South Africa

Standing united against Gender-Based Violence

Brigitta Mangale, Director in the Pro Bono & Human Rights practice, was recently featured in Business Media Magazine, where she discussed “Standing united against Gender-Based Violence.”

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. 

Webinar Recording | Tax Law: Unpacking the Finance Bill 2025

Our distinguished panel of experts delved into the key provisions of the Finance Bill, 2025, offering insightful analysis on its potential impact on you and the broader Kenyan economy.

Coal for Christmas is fine, but did you pay royalties?

A practical deep dive into royalty tax compliance for coal in South Africa. In a country where energy security, mining regulation and tax policy frequently intersect, coal royalty has become a point of legal and fiscal scrutiny. While coal might power your braai, it also fuels a complex fiscal relationship between mining companies and the state. This article unpacks how royalties are calculated under South Africa’s evolving mineral regulatory regime, and why compliance matters.

Does a time-bar challenge negate an adjudicator’s jurisdiction to determine a referred dispute?

Adjudication serves as a crucial dispute resolution tool in South African construction contracts, offering a rapid, interim solution to keep projects moving amid disagreements. Increasingly integrated into major construction agreements, adjudication decisions are legally binding until overturned by arbitration, litigation or mutual agreement.