On 1 January 2026, South Africa formally implemented the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification (NCL 13-2026) for goods and services following confirmation by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) through Practice Note 3 of 2025. The adoption aligns
In South Africa, a General Notarial Bond (GNB) allows a creditor to secure a debt against a debtor’s movable property. Unlike a special notarial bond, which hypothecates specific, identified assets, a GNB creates a ‘blanket’ hypothecation over the debtor’s general
A restraint of trade is a provision in an employment contract where employees agree to restrict their freedom of trade, profession or business. The restraint of trade is normally enforceable for a specified period of time and within a defined
This article addresses the critical question of ‘quo vadis?’ (where are we going?) regarding antenuptial contracts (ANC) in the light of recent constitutional judgments, other court cases and their aftermath.
The key point is this: An ANC remains the only
The legal consequences of marriage in South Africa continue to generate complexity where religious or customary marriages intersect with civil law. A recurring issue is whether spouses may regulate their matrimonial property regime by way of an antenuptial contract (ANC)
Speaking at the North West Attorneys Association’s annual general meeting held in Rustenburg on 24 February 2026, outgoing Chairperson Kgalalelo Pogiso said that the association seeks to strengthen collegiality among legal practitioners in the North West. She added that it
The Pretoria Attorneys Association held its annual Candidate Attorneys Function on 19 February 2026 in Pretoria. Guest speakers included the Legal Practice Council’s (LPC) head of professional affairs Maud Ferreira. Ms Ferreira addressed candidate legal practitioners about the notice that
The transition into the first quarter of the year often brings the legal profession into a period of high intensity, where the initial momentum meets the sustained demands of a complex practice environment. As we present the March 2026 issue
Introduction
Preparation of accounting records has evolved over time from using journal books to automating the process. The former era of preparation of accounting records was administratively intense as it was manual and very prone to errors. Introduction of automated
By Carl Holliday
The Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001 (FICA) creates at least two reporting regimes. The discussion below considers the practical implications and duty created on Accountable Institutions. Attorneys, and Trust Account Advocates, are required to be
