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It often unfolds without warning. A trusted senior manager resigns, citing a new opportunity. Within days, key staff begin handing in their notices. Shortly thereafter, long-standing clients start cancelling contracts or quietly shifting their business elsewhere. What initially appears to be an unfortunate coincidence soon reveals a more troubling pattern: a coordinated breakaway, with a competing business already in operation and actively targeting the very relationships built within the original company.

The death of a loved one is an emotional and often overwhelming experience. In addition to dealing with grief, family members are frequently confronted with the practical reality of winding up the deceased’s affairs. Questions about bank accounts, property, investments, debts, inheritances, and the contents of a will often arise almost immediately, leaving many people uncertain about where to begin.

The start of a new year is traditionally a time for reflection, recalibration, and renewed focus. Many legal risks do not arise from dramatic disputes or bad faith, but rather from outdated documents, informal arrangements, or assumptions that no longer reflect reality.

The Western Cape Division of the High Court delivered an important judgment in 2025 with significant implications for business owners, spouses married in community of property, and third parties contracting with them.

Are you a tenant facing termination of your lease, or a landlord uncertain whether the Consumer Protection Act applies to your rental arrangement?

The Supreme Court of Appeal’s recent judgment in Els v Venter and Another (449/2024) [2025] ZASCA 163 (27 October 2025) provides important guidance on the boundaries of consumer protection in residential leasing.

Starting a business is like assembling a sports team where optimism, skill, and teamwork drive everyone forward. But if roles are not clearly defined and aligned with the game plan, even the best players can clash, turning collaboration into frustration.