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Avoiding unexpected tax liabilities in property investment

Property investment is a popular topic of discussion, often accompanied by various anecdotes, tips, and cautionary tales. However, while the potential for profit is frequently emphasised, the importance of tax implications is often overlooked. This article explores some of the different property investment options available in South Africa, their associated tax treatment, and common pitfalls to avoid.

Our Dispute Resolution practice win at the 2025 Chambers Africa Awards

We sincerely thank our esteemed clients for their feedback, which facilitated our Dispute Resolution practice in winning South Africa Full-Service Law Firm of the Year in the Dispute Resolution category at the 2025 Chambers Africa Awards, held online on 27 February 2025.

Beyond the delay: Unpacking technical aspects of the 2025 Budget

PAIA annual report submission reminder

We would like to remind you that the Information Officer (IO) of every public body and the Heads of Private Bodies (HPBs) or Deputy Information Officer (DIOs) are required to submit their annual PAIA reports about requests for access to records received and processed to the Information Regulator. Click here for the communication from the Information Regulator in thisregard. 

From trial to table: Mediation becomes front and centre in Gauteng's civil court system

Burton Meyer, Director in the Dispute Resolution practice was recently featured on SABC News with Liezle Wilson where he discussed 'From trial to table: Mediation becomes front and centre in Gauteng's civil court system.'

One of South Africa’s watchdogs’ power to issue directives: The subject of litigation

In South African Human Rights Commission v Agro Data CC & Another (Afriforum, Centre for Applied Legal Studies and Commission for Gender Equality intervening as Amici Curiae) ZASCA 121, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) had to consider whether the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) could issue directives to remedy the violation of human rights in terms of its statutory functions and whether those directives would be binding in nature.