by VDT Attorneys | Mar 4, 2026 | Civil litigation costs, Litigation, Litigation costs simplified
When granting relief, a court may also make an order regarding costs. These cost orders can include: Party-and-party costs Attorney-and-client costs Attorney-and-own-client costs Costs de bonis propriis Wasted costs of interim proceedings Costs of interim proceedings...
by VDT Attorneys | Mar 4, 2026 | Fintech, FSCA
Short for financial technology, Fintech is reshaping how we earn, spend, save, and invest. It turns complex financial systems into simple digital experiences – whether it’s paying a friend instantly, obtaining a loan online within minutes, or tracking your...
by VDT Attorneys | Mar 4, 2026 | Competition Commission, Digital economy in South Africa, Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry
Over the past decade, digital platforms have become the primary channels through which South Africans access news, entertainment, and advertising. While these platforms have enhanced productivity and broadened access to information, they have also profoundly disrupted...
by VDT Attorneys | Mar 4, 2026 | Body corporate, Sectional Title, What owners must know when levies rise
In terms of the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act 8 of 2011 (“the Act”), a body corporate is required to establish and maintain an administrative fund that is reasonably sufficient to cover the estimated annual operating costs of the scheme. Section 3(1)(a) of...
by VDT Attorneys | Feb 26, 2026 | Capital Gains Tax, Donations Tax, The tax impact of donations
The layered tax impact of donationsAt first glance, one might assume that once the donations tax has been paid, the donor’s tax liability has been fully discharged. However, this is far from the truth. A donation also constitutes a disposal in terms of paragraph 11(1)...
