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Labour Law Compliance and Employing Foreign Nationals in South Africa: What Employers need to know in 2026
South Africa’s labour market is facing increasing scrutiny. Recent immigration enforcement initiatives, proposed legislative amendments, and growing public debate around foreign nationals in the workplace have left many employers uncertain about their legal obligations and potential risks. At the same time, many businesses rely on skilled and hardworking foreign employees who contribute meaningfully to the…
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Building a Shariah-Compliant Business Partnership in South Africa
When disputes arise, many partners discover that standard South African agreements don’t always sit comfortably with Islamic financial principles. Issues around profit guarantees, liability, and interest (riba) tend to surface at exactly the wrong time—when money is already on the line.
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Which Court is Which? Understanding the South African Legal System
The idea of “going to court” can be intimidating. TV and movies often portray it as a single, imposing place filled with complex arguments and high stakes. In reality, the South African legal system isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s a structured system with different types of courts, each designed to handle specific kinds of problems.
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Wrapping Up Affairs: A Guide to Winding Up an Estate in South Africa
The passing of a loved one is an emotionally challenging time, and the last thing anyone wants to grapple with is complex legal procedures. However, when an individual passes away, their assets and liabilities — collectively known as their “estate” — must be formally administered and distributed. This process, known as winding up an estate,…
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Securing Your Legacy: An Introduction to Trusts in South African And Islamic Law
WHY SHOULD I REGISTER A TRUST? A GUIDE FOR SOUTH AFRICANS In the complex world of financial planning and estate management, the term “trust” often surfaces, leaving many to wonder about its relevance and benefits. While wills are commonly understood as a means to distribute assets after death, trusts offer a powerful and versatile alternative,…
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Your Final Legacy: The Importance of a Wasiyyah in Islam and South African Law
The importance of making a will (wasiyyah) in Islam is a matter of profound significance. It is not merely a legal document but a religious and moral obligation to ensure one’s final affairs are in order and that wealth is distributed justly, in accordance with the divine law of Allah (SWT).
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Labour Law
EMPLOYMENT LAW IN SOUTH AFRICA: A BASIC GUIDE Introduction All employers have a duty to comply with labour laws in relation to their employees. The two main pieces of legislation which require compliance with are the Labour Relations Act and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Well drafted contracts of employment are of crucial importance…
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Verbal vs Written Lease Agreements in South African Law
South African common law caters for binding lease agreements to be verbally entered into between two parties, namely the landlord (the “lessor’) and tenant (the “lessee”). While these verbal agreements are fast and easy to conclude as well as being cost-effective and valid, they pose numerous challenges as will be summarised hereunder: The latest proposed…
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