by VDT Attorneys | Jul 16, 2025 | Offshore, Offshore assets, Offshore wills, Will, Worldwide will
To ensure your legacy is protected across different countries and legal systems, it is essential to have two carefully coordinated wills: one for your South African assets and another specifically for your offshore assets. This strategy not only helps you navigate the...
by VDT Attorneys | Jul 16, 2025 | AML, Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-money Laundering Amendment Act, Capital Gains Tax, Heirs, Trusts
Before recent amendments, having a non-resident beneficiary in a South African trust did not have major implications for the trust. If you have a South African trust and wish to add a non-resident beneficiary, such as a child who has moved abroad and is now a tax...
by VDT Attorneys | Jul 16, 2025 | AI, Artificial Intelligence, Tax, Tax Advice, Tax filing
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is modernising its operations by integrating advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen tax compliance and boost revenue collection. SARS is using AI to analyse large amounts of data quickly and...
by VDT Attorneys | Jul 15, 2025 | AI, AI policy, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Data privacy, Data Protection, POPI
As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools becomes more prevalent in the workplace, businesses face new legal, ethical, and operational challenges. AI brings exciting opportunities to innovate, work more efficiently, and save costs, but allowing employees to use...
by VDT Attorneys | Jul 1, 2025 | Divorce, Mediation in divorce
The most significant difference between mediation and formal legal proceedings is that instead of a presiding officer holding sole decision-making powers, you would be allowed to enter the arena and engage in various discussions and ultimately together with your (soon...
