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Understanding Expropriation in South Africa: Your Rights, Risks, and How to Avoid Nil Compensation

Predatory Pricing in South Africa: Lessons from the Media24 Case

The Competition Act 89 of 1998 prohibits predatory pricing as follows: selling goods or services below their marginal or average variable cost

PoPIA and Direct Marketing: What Every South African Business Needs to Know

The Protection of Personal Information Act has shifted various crucial areas and processes within organisations across South Africa.

Affordable Online Legal Documents for SMEs, Startups, and Individuals in South Africa

The average person cannot afford traditional legal services therefore we created a space to give individuals, sole-proprietors, SME’s & start-ups a space to develop an online legal relationship

Widows Still Sidelined in Inheritance: Why Wills Matter More Than Ever

Widows and the partners of deceased men are still being side lined when it comes to inheritance and succession after their partners pass away.

Can You Appeal a Rule 43 Divorce Order? The Constitutional Court Says No

The Constitutional Court has upheld the prohibition against appealing an order for interim maintenance pending divorce proceedings.

Landmark Ruling: Spanking Declared Unconstitutional in South Africa

Spanking a child is now illegal as it equates to assault and parents can be criminally prosecuted for it.

WhatsApp Privacy Policy in South Africa: Why POPIA Still Matters in 2025

The Information Regulator of South Africa has after correspondence, written to WhatsApp LLC requesting the company to revise its privacy policy in South Africa

Home Office Tax Claims in 2025: What Employees and Freelancers Need to Know

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has urged taxpayers to carefully consider working from home expenses before submitting claims to the revenue collector.

Surveillance and POPIA: What South African Businesses Must Know in 2025

On paper, privacy rights for citizens of countries through Africa are well protected but report finds existing surveillance law is being eroded by six factors