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Employment of foreign nationals in South Africa to be tightly regulated

08 September 2023

Most employers will be forgiven if they claim not to have heard of the Employment Services Act 4 of 2014 (“Act”). This legislation is certainly not as well-known as the Labour Relations Act, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act or even the Employment Equity Act. Yet, with major amendments proposed to the Employment Services Act in particular in respect of the employment of foreign nationals in South Africa, employers that make use of such employment should take note of the proposed...

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Trusts, anti-money laundering, and tax season. Stay ahead with new filing requirements!

08 September 2023

With tax return season upon us, trustees should take note of additional requirements pertaining to filing tax returns with the South African Revenue Services (“SARS”).

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You must take capital gains tax into account in your estate planning

28 August 2023

When assisting clients with estate planning and discussing the tax considerations applicable to their estate upon their death, an often misunderstood and unplanned for consequence following a death is capital gains tax (“CGT”). In this article, we take a closer look at some of the considerations that come into play with respect to CGT and how regular review of your estate plan is important to ensure that the latest tax considerations have been incorporated into your estate plan.

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The latest developments in respect of the new Anti-money Laundering Legislation

28 August 2023

In this article, we provide an important update to trustees and company directors on the latest developments in respect of the newly introduced beneficial ownership reporting for trusts and companies as introduced by the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Act 22 of 2022 (“Amendment Act”) which came into full effect on 1 April 2023 and affects all trusts and companies in South Africa.

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The tension between the right of ownership and lien in security for a debt

27 July 2023

Law often requires a balancing of two different competing rights, requiring our courts to take a view based on law or the relevant facts to decide which right trumps which. In a recent High Court case the court had to consider in the circumstances of the case whether our common law right or rei vindicatio which allows an owner to recover possession of his asset trumps the common law lien or legal claim against an asset held as security for a debt.  

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Buying property as cohabiting partners

27 July 2023

Buying or selling property is a significant step in any individual's life, but when it comes to cohabiting partners, the process can be even more complex. Cohabitation, where an unmarried couple lives together, brings its own unique set of considerations when it comes to property transactions. In this article, we will discuss the essential aspects that cohabiting partners should consider when buying or selling property together.

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“In dreams and in love there are no impossibilities.”

An Antenuptial Contract is an important aspect every bride and groom should consider before saying "I do".
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“In dreams and in love there are no impossibilities.”

An Antenuptial Contract is an important aspect every bride and groom should consider before saying "I do".
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