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02/06/2026

The Constitutional Court has allowed the implementation of South Africa’s Employment Equity Regulations and sectoral targets to proceed. Sabinet

The employment and labour minister, Nomakhosazana M**h, has welcomed the Constitutional Court dismissal of Part A of the application of the National Employers’ Association of South Africa and Sakeliga. In a statement, the employment and labour department points out that the application sought to i...

02/06/2026

The legal profession is facing mounting pressure to adopt AI-driven approaches to evidence review and case preparation. AJS
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02/06/2026

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UCT Law UCT Law at Work

01/06/2026

The use of a competitor’s trade mark as a Google Ads keyword may be lawful, but incorporating that registered trade mark into the advertisement itself can cross the line into trade mark infringement. Adams & Adams

When searching for Adams & Adams, another IP firm appeared in the sponsored Google results. That, in itself, is not unusual. As the largest IP firm in our market, competitors will sometimes bid on our name as a keyword. The commercial advantage is obvious: it allows the competitor’s advertisement ...

01/06/2026

Property owners must act promptly when an occupier no longer has a legal right to remain, as delays in eviction proceedings can increase costs and complicate the court process under the PIE Act. SchoemanLaw Inc

Introduction In South Africa, a landlord or property owner cannot simply remove someone from a property on their own. The Constitution says that no one may be evicted from their home without a court order, and the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act 19 of 1998 (th...

01/06/2026

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29/05/2026

Construction collapses trigger a complex series of investigations, regulatory processes and potential legal claims involving multiple authorities, industry professionals and responsible parties.

As South Africa marked the second anniversary of the tragic George building collapse on 6 May 2026, the nation’s attention was once again drawn to the aftermath of catastrophic construction failures. With the Ormonde building collapse still dominating headlines, the question remains: What actually...

29/05/2026

Section 8 of the National Small Enterprise Amendment Act has come into effect, advancing reforms aimed at improving support and access to justice for small enterprises. Sabinet

Section 8 of the National Small Enterprise Amendment Act of 2024 has come into effect. Proclamation 314 was published in Government Gazette 54750. President Ramaphosa signed the act into law in July 2024. Parliament gave the green light to the National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill and sent it to....

28/05/2026

South Africa’s high unemployment rate continues to fuel debate over whether stricter labour laws protect workers or discourage businesses from creating new jobs. Free Market Foundation South Africa

The fundamental issue in South Africa is unemployment. Joblessness is the foundational crisis feeding into every rotten part of our democracy; it fuels crime, anti-social behaviour, squalor and depression. It strips people of their dignity and gives populists extra power to bribe their way into powe...

28/05/2026

The viral success of “Kyk wat doen ’n blazer” highlights how a single social media moment can generate immediate brand recognition and commercial value in today’s digital economy. Adams & Adams

South Africans can’t stop saying it: “kyk wat doen ’n blazer”! What started as a single video has turned into a nationwide trend – and potentially something far more valuable: a commercial asset. Goodwill and reputation are invaluable assets in a business. They are known as the forces that...