The word ‘liquidation’ tends to trigger panic. Directors fear personal liability. Employees fear losing their jobs and their money. Creditors fear they will never see a

Many South Africans believe that once they have a signed, witnessed will in place, their estate planning is done. But it is not. A will is

When two businesses sign a contract, they rarely think about what happens if things go wrong. Buried in the boilerplate, an arbitration clause can quietly redirect

Most conduct rules are practical and uncontroversial. Rules about noise after a certain hour, the storage of items on balconies, or waste disposal procedures are routine.

Financial distress in business rarely happens overnight. It builds over time as cash flow tightens, creditors apply pressure, and operations become strained by inflation. By the

In this article, we look at who chairs a meeting of trustees and the method of voting on resolutions passed at such meetings. The rules state

South Africa’s Wills Act 7 of 1953 remains unchanged in 2026. Voice recordings, emails, and unsigned drafts do not automatically qualify as valid wills, but courts

Most commercial disputes do not arise because parties act in bad faith. They arise because the contract they signed was poorly drafted. Ambiguous payment terms, vague

The social fabric of the South African society continues to be tainted by high crime rates, domestic violence, and gender-based violence. The South African Police Service (“SAPS”) carries a constitutional and

In the early days of a business, structure is often accidental. People wear multiple hats, reporting lines hang loose, and “being agile” usually means figuring things

With only 30% of family businesses surviving to the second generation, the time to act is well before you’re ready to step away. Every business owner

In 2026, South Africa continues to grapple with one of the most severe youth unemployment and financial literacy crises in the world. According to the United