The Gauteng Division of the High Court has introduced a directive aimed at addressing the overwhelming case load which has recently seen trial dates being allocated for as far away as 2031.
Effective from 22 April 2025, the directive mandates mediation for all civil actions.
The directive withdraws all trial dates for civil cases set
On April 4, 2025, representatives from 52 African countries gathered in Kigali, Rwanda, for the Global AI Summit for Africa. This historic event marked the signing of the Africa Declaration on Artificial Intelligence (the Declaration), a significant step forward for the continent in embracing the AI revolution. Despite public scepticism of superintelligence, African nations
This blog was co-authored by Adam Silberman, candidate attorney.
The Companies Amendment Act 16 of 2024 has made important changes in regard to the establishment, composition and reporting of a Social and Ethics Committee (SEC).
Establishment of a SEC
Regulation 43 of the Companies Regulations, 2011 has not been amended and still requires that the
In March 2025, the High Court reaffirmed the well-established principle that the failure to call a key witness in litigation may result in adverse inferences being drawn against the party who elects not do so.
In this case, the claimant instituted an action for damages against a security services company following an incident in which
This blog was co-authored by Adriaan Lourens, candidate attorney.
In February 2025, the Competition Commission released the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry Provisional Report. The Report examines the impact of global digital platforms, such as Google, Meta, and Microsoft, on South Africa’s local media industry. It addresses key concerns regarding advertising revenue distribution, algorithmic
This blog was co-authored by Adriaan Lourens, candidate attorney.
In response to President Donald Trump’s recent imposition of steep tariffs on South African imports into the United States, local exporters may be exploring ways to mitigate the negative impact on their businesses. One appealing strategy might be for local businesses to collaborate, by sharing costs
On 31 March 2025 the Financial Intelligence Centre issued Directive 3A, accompanied by Public Compliance Communication 50A, to provide “guidance on the measures required for the mitigation of loss of intelligence data due to reporting failures.” Directive 3A replaces a substantially similar Directive 3 issued in September 2014 which dealt with the situation
This blog is co-authored by Raees Halim and Jessica Blunden, trainee associates.
The Labour Appeal Court and Labour Court have announced the implementation of the Court Online digital case management platform, effective 14 April 2025, by way of two separate directives. The introduction is a leap forward for these specialised courts, effectively promoting the principle
The Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 gives effect to the constitutional right of access to information. The Act does not apply to documents (including medical records) sought after the commencement of proceedings, which the other party should be requested to discover in terms of the relevant rules of court.
Put simply (as the
This blog is co-authored by Jos Fogle, candidate attorney.
In February 2025 the High Court provided authority for the point that maintaining interim relief pending the final determination of a matter can be crucial to preventing harm to the public interest and ensuring the proper administration of justice.
In November 2024, the Johannesburg High Court