Webinar Recording | Agricultural Mergers: ESG, Supplier Development & BEE

Supreme Court of Appeal clarifies high threshold for personal liability of business rescue practitioners

In a significant judgment for South Africa’s business rescue regime, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has confirmed that personal liability for business rescue practitioners will only arise in exceptional circumstances, reinforcing the high threshold set by both statute and precedent.

New developments regarding the Screen Talent and Global Entertainment Scheme

In our alert on 28 July 2025, we highlighted the announcement by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) that it would be launching two new digital visa initiatives. One of these was the Screen Talent and Global Entertainment Scheme (STAGES), which is aimed at simplifying visa access for film production companies. 

A prudent question is one half of wisdom: The consequences of business email compromise on purchasers | Part 3

It has become common place in modern society to conclude agreements and conduct financial transactions electronically. However, cybercrime finds its breeding ground and thrives in this convenience. In part 1 of this alert, titled A prudent question is one half of wisdom: The consequences of business email compromise for banks and attorneys we discussed the case of Hartog v Daly and Others JOL 57408 (GJ), in which an attorney fell victim to fraudsters who intercepted email communication between him and the sellers of immovable property and provided false banking details to theattorney. 

Think you know mergers and acquisitions

In the second episode of the Clause & Effect Podcast Series, Phetha and Roxanne unpack some of the biggest myths that quietly shape how deals unfold.

Adjudicator draws a hard line on whether pension death benefits can default to beneficiary funds for minors

Death benefits payable by a retirement fund do not form part of a deceased’s estate. Instead, they must be distributed by the board of trustees in accordance with section 37C of the Pension Funds Act 24 of 1956, which requires an equitable allocation among dependants and nominees.

The end of an era: what JIBAR's demise means for South African finance