by VDT Attorneys | Oct 29, 2024 | Estate Planning, Executor
The first choice is to select an executor in your will. This means that you should have a will that you regularly review to ensure that your executor nomination is still appropriate and meets the requirements listed below. As a rule, you can select anyone as your...
by VDT Attorneys | Oct 29, 2024 | AI, Artificial Intelligence, South Africa
South African law currently addresses AI liability through the Law of Delict and existing legislation like POPIA and the CPA, which provide some protection and remedies. The AI Blueprint emphasizes inclusivity, transparency, ethics, and human rights, aiming to balance...
by VDT Attorneys | Oct 28, 2024 | Landowner Liability, Veld Fire, Wildfire
Veldfires become emergencies when they threaten life and property. The potential causes and/or aggravations of veldfires range from dry grasslands, vegetation, extremely warm temperatures, strong winds, lightning and thunder, untrained persons trying to combat...
by VDT Attorneys | Oct 3, 2024 | Mergers & Acquisitions
Share buyback transactionsOne notable amendment relates to Section 48, which governs share buyback transactions. Before the amendment, a special resolution by the shareholders was required to authorise a share buyback transaction. Thanks to the new amendments, no...
by VDT Attorneys | Oct 3, 2024 | Competition Commission, Indivisible Transactions, M&A, Mergers & Acquisitions
Notification requirements In terms of the Act, the normal requirements for the notification of a merger transaction to the Commission are that the transaction must constitute a merger as defined in the Act and that the transaction must meet the prescribed monetary...
