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Fair Retrenchment in Small to Medium-sized Firms

03 August 2026,  Hlubi Hadebe

Retrenchment is an unfortunate reality for many South African businesses facing financial pressure, changes in market conditions, restructuring, or mergers.... Because retrenchment is regarded as a dismissal based on operational requirements, employers must follow a fair and lawful process before making a final decision. Employees should also understand their rights, including the right to meaningful consultation, fair selection criteria, and the payments due to them on termination.

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The Prevention of Illegal Eviction Amendment Bill: Striking a New Balance Between Property Rights and Housing Rights

03 August 2026,  Hesri Eloff

The Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act 19 of 1998 (PIE) has long been regarded... as one of South Africa’s most significant pieces of socio-economic legislation. Enacted to give effect to section 26(3) of the Constitution, PIE protects unlawful occupiers from arbitrary eviction while ensuring that property owners may only recover possession of their property through a court order that is just and equitable. Over the years, however, property owners, municipalities and developers have criticised the Act for creating lengthy and costly proceedings, particularly in cases involving organised land invasions.

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How the New Housing Act Affects Property Practitioners

03 August 2026

The Housing Consumer Protection Act replaces the Housing Consumers Protection Measures Act, 1998, and introduces a stronger regulatory framework aimed... at protecting housing consumers and promoting compliance within the home-building industry. This article examines the Act’s implications for property practitioners, particularly when acting as intermediaries in property transactions.

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A Guide to Spousal Maintenance after Divorce

03 August 2026,  Alexi Hugo

Many divorcing spouses are uncertain about whether spousal maintenance can be claimed and how it works in practice. This article... provides an overview of the legal principles governing spousal maintenance in South Africa, including the factors courts consider and the different forms maintenance may take.

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Can SARS keep secrets?

31 July 2026

Find out when confidential tax information may legally be disclosed. 

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Love, then legacy

31 July 2026

 An antenuptial contract is only the beginning. Discover why estate planning should start before saying "I do".

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