by VDT Attorneys | Sep 30, 2025 | Divorce, Maintenance
The legal landscape of matrimonial property law in South Africa has been the subject of continuing constitutional scrutiny. The constitutionally protected rights of equality and freedom of religion, amongst others, have demanded reform to ensure inclusivity of beliefs...
by VDT Attorneys | Sep 29, 2025 | Litigation, Pawn Agreements, Pawnbroker
Pawn transactions are a familiar form of credit: a consumer (“pledgor”) hands over movable property – such as jewellery, electronics, or even a motor vehicle – as security for a loan. If the loan (plus interest and lawful charges) is repaid within the agreed time, the...
by VDT Attorneys | Sep 22, 2025 | Heritage and law, Heritage Day, Heritage Day South Africa, New Breed, New Breed Law Firm
The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa stands as a living testament of the diversity of our heritage. Section 31 explicitly recognises cultural, religious, and linguistic communities. The Preamble further reminds us of the imperative to heal the divisions of...
by VDT Attorneys | Sep 17, 2025 | Corporate advisors, Corporate structuring, Hybrid equity instrument, Income Tax Act, International Tax Law, Preference shares
Hybrid equity instruments aim to prevent the use of financial instruments masquerading as equity when they have debt-like characteristics. Dividends received by qualifying hybrid equity instruments would then be reclassified as income. The current anti-avoidance...
by VDT Attorneys | Sep 16, 2025 | husbands to assume their wives surnames, Marriage, Spousal surnames
Background of the caseThe challenge began in the High Court of South Africa, Free State Division in Bloemfontein. The couples approached the High Court to declare Section 26(1)(a)-(c) of the Act unconstitutional, claiming that it was discriminatory against husbands....
