Monday, 5 May 2025: The Supreme Court of Appeal has taken a welcome stand against bribery and corruption in the latest instalment of a courtroom clash that has raged since 2013. The bench agreed with Turkcell, a Turkish telecoms company, that South Africans alleged to have bribed foreign government officials can be tried in South…

For attorneys, realtors and property sellers, digitised bridging funding accelerates deal closures, unlocks liquidity and eliminates manual processes.

South African property and landowners’, as well as those entering the residential or commercial property markets will continue to face a wait-and-see interest rate environment, with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) keeping the repo rate steady…

African law firm, ENS, is continuing its commitment to legal innovation with the firmwide adoption of Harvey AI, a cutting-edge artificial intelligence platform designed to enhance legal analysis, streamline workflows and unlock new possibilities for strategic legal thinking.

While the legal industry has traditionally been slow to embrace new technologies, ENS views this shift as…

Introduction

Section 2 of the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act 8 of 2011(the Act) provides that with effect from the date on which any person other than the developer becomes an owner of a unit in a scheme, there shall be deemed to be established a body corporate of that scheme. Prima facia, the provisions…

Do you know if your clients hold a prominent or politically exposed position, and why it matters for your firm?

The Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) requires Accountable Institutions to determine if a client holds a prominent or politically exposed position. Screening for political exposure isn’t just another regulatory checkbox—it’s a critical step in safeguarding…

Where Everything is within reach… even on a public holiday

As a society that’s always go go go it stands to reason that we would need tech that can keep up the pace. From WhatsApp to mobile banking apps, there’s an “app” for absolutely everything.

Mobile apps have become a vital part of our day-to-day…