The Constitutional Court has provided important guidance on the reviewability of private commercial decisions.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Exchange Control – High Court rules bitcoin is ‘capital’
The High Court in Johannesburg recently ruled that bitcoin is ‘capital’ under Exchange Control Regulation 10(1)(c).
Continue readingSouth Africa: Joint communication by the SARB and the FSCA on crypto assets for domestic payment purposes
The South African Reserve Bank and Financial Sector Conduct Authority issued a joint communication on the use of crypto assets.
Continue readingINTERVIEW – SAfm: Lenja Dahms-Jansen talks recent amendments to the Companies Act
Partner, Lenja Dahms-Jansen, joined Jimmy Moyaha to discuss the recent amendments to the Companies Act that have come into effect, including binding shareholder votes on remuneration, a new strike rule for non-executive directors, and mandatory pay-gap disclosures. The discussion covers the implications for South African companies, the need for board-level conversations, and how the changes align with international practice and promote economic inclusion. They also consider the impact on companies that have already issued AGM notices versus those that can still adjust their reports.
Global: The International Chamber of Commerce unveils the new 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules
The International Chamber of Commerce’s updated Arbitration Rules are due to come into effect on 1 June 2026.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Breaking the chain – Legal causation and suicide in dependants’ claims
A recent Supreme Court of Appeal judgment provides important clarification on the limits of delictual liability in cases involving suicide.
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