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Working Beyond Retirement Age: Can Your Employer Still Require You to Retire?

03 September 2026,  Gerhard Smit

Retirement age used to feel like a full stop. An employee turned 60 or 65; the pension paperwork was issued,... and the employment relationship ended cleanly. In practice, many South African employers let valued staff carry on well past that date — sometimes because the skills are hard to replace, sometimes simply because no one got around to actioning it — and then face an awkward question months or years later: Does the employer forfeit the right to enforce that retirement age simply because they allowed the employee to continue working?

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Legal Liability for Google Reviews

03 September 2026,  Alno Smit

Google reviews have become one of the most influential ways for consumers and clients to share their experiences and concerns... about the goods and services provided by a business. A few sentences can reach thousands of people and remain permanently visible to the public. A business with many positive reviews is likely to attract more clients. A false or malicious review, however, can cause significant reputational and financial harm to another.

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Domestic Violence Protection Orders Look Beyond Physical Harm

03 September 2026,  Tinus Botes

Domestic violence does not always mean physical abuse. South African law recognises various forms of domestic violence and offers remedies... through protection orders issued by a Magistrate’s Court. This article explains who may apply for a protection order, how the application process works, the distinction between interim and final protection orders, and what happens when a protection order is breached.

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Arbitration Costs in SA: Who Pays and What to Expect

03 September 2026,  Debbie Ndlovu

Arbitration offers a faster, private alternative to court in South Africa, but understanding its cost structure is vital. This article... explains the different expenses involved, from arbitrator fees to legal representation, and clarifies how costs are shared or allocated under South African law, helping you make informed financial decisions.

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Unpaid school fees: What can schools do?

26 August 2026

Public and independent schools face different rules when fees go unpaid.

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2026 Tax Amendments

26 August 2026

New tax rules. New estate planning opportunities.

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