by VDT Attorneys | Jul 2, 2026 | Family business succession
Succession planning is frequently treated as a separate event, triggered by retirement, illness, or death. In reality, it should be approached as an ongoing process that begins while the founder remains fully engaged. When executed effectively, succession planning...
by VDT Attorneys | Jul 1, 2026 | Employment Equity Act, Labour law, Labour law updates South Africa, South African labour law changes
The Bill, published for public comment on 26 February 2026, amends four key statutes: the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (“BCEA”), the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (“EEA”), the Unemployment Insurance Act, 2001 (“UIA”), and...
by VDT Attorneys | Jul 1, 2026 | Parental leave, Parental rights
Importantly, the reform is not merely a matter of executive policy preference but stems from a binding judgment of the Constitutional Court. In Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment and Labour; Commission for Gender Equality and Another v Minister of...
by VDT Attorneys | Jun 26, 2026 | Trust compliance, Trusts
A trust should never be treated as a static structure. Ongoing reviews are necessary to confirm that it continues to operate within legal requirements and remains aligned with its intended purpose. The trust deed, in particular, requires periodic scrutiny. It sets out...
by VDT Attorneys | Jun 26, 2026 | SARS tax compliance, SARS tax filing 2026
In 2021, SARS launched a specialised High Wealth Individual Unit to strengthen compliance and address the unique complexities of HNWI tax affairs. This unit reflects SARS’s strategic shift toward targeted enforcement, using data analytics and international information...
