by VDT Attorneys | Apr 20, 2026 | Donations Tax, Donations tax exemption
Increased donations tax exemption: Greater flexibility for interest-free loans to trustsIn South African estate and trust planning, interest-free loans from individuals to trusts remain a popular funding method. An individual lends money to a trust, which uses the...
by VDT Attorneys | Apr 16, 2026 | Fidelity Fund Certificate requirements, law firm director requirements, legal director compliance requirements, Legal Practice Act South Africa, requirements to become a law firm director
Fidelity Fund Certificate requirementsThe Legal Practice Act, Act 28 of 2014 (LPA), came into operation in 2018, and there are specific important provisions for newly appointed directors in legal practice to take note of. The provisions of Rule 27.1 promulgated in...
by VDT Attorneys | Mar 25, 2026 | Copyright, Copyright for Influencers, Copyright protection for creators, Trade marking of catchphrases, Trade marks
The recent success of Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey in trade marking his catchphrase “alright, alright, alright” has reignited global debate about whether catchphrases, and even voices, fall within the scope of trade mark protection. This raises an important...
by VDT Attorneys | Mar 25, 2026 | Offshore assets, Offshore wills, Wills and estates
Global assets, local laws For many South Africans, “diversification” has become essential to long‑term wealth preservation. Moving assets offshore may hedge against currency volatility, but it also introduces a different risk: legal complexity at death. A common...
by VDT Attorneys | Mar 24, 2026 | Labour law and AI, Labour Relations Act
Within the South African context, digital transformation intersects with an established labour law framework designed to safeguard fair labour practices. As a result, the introduction of AI in workplaces must align with key legislative requirements to ensure that...
