by VDT Attorneys | Apr 28, 2026 | Community scheme disputes South Africa, Community Schemes Ombud Service jurisdiction, CSOS, CSOS vs High Court South Africa
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) confirmed that the CSOS Act does not exclude the High Court’s inherent jurisdiction. Rather than operating as an exclusive forum, CSOS serves as an alternative, cost‑effective dispute resolution mechanism for community schemes....
by VDT Attorneys | Apr 22, 2026 | Constructive dismissal, Labour law, Unfair Dismissal
Courts have consistently held that “intolerable” refers to conduct or working conditions that are beyond what an employee could reasonably be expected to endure, conditions that are insufferable or wholly unbearable. The threshold is therefore intentionally high. Not...
by VDT Attorneys | Apr 22, 2026 | Media industry mergers and acquisitions, Netflix vs Paramount acquisition, Warner Bros Discovery bidding war, Warner Brothers
The global content battle In late 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery began exploring strategic alternatives in response to mounting debt and intensifying competitive pressure. This opened the door to a high‑stakes bidding contest between some of the world’s most powerful...
by VDT Attorneys | Apr 22, 2026 | Wealth management, Wills and Trusts
The Draft Amendment Bill 2025 introduces stricter compliance requirements to align South African companies with international compliance standards. Proposed amendments to the Companies Act 71 of 2008 (“Companies Act”) further empower the Companies and...
by VDT Attorneys | Apr 20, 2026 | Estate Planning, Fiscal drag, Offshore assets, The hidden cost of fiscal drag in Estate Planning
In 2007, a net estate of R3.5 million represented a substantial accumulation of wealth. Today, following nearly two decades of inflationary pressure, the purchasing power of that threshold has significantly diminished.Under the Estate Duty Act 45 of 1955, the primary...
