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Since its establishment in 1932, VDT Attorneys Inc. has developed many relationships in the professional, legal and transformative realms of its surroundings. We have grown to be a firm known for high expertise and advanced work ethic.

Looking after our clients by providing tailor-made solutions to their matters remains a priority but we do not neglect our responsibility to the larger community. As a firm, we are annual facilitators of the VDT/Beeld Children’s Fund Golf Day. More than sharing in the pleasantries of swinging a few clubs and drivers, we raise funds and proceeds go to the Beeld Children’s Fund. The Fund aims to develop children from an early age to break the cycle of poverty and increase welfare.

Over the past 12 years to this commitment, we have donated over R1.7 million, which has been utilised for the basic and therapeutic needs of many homeless, orphaned and disabled children.

Additionally, we have identified, and continue to identify, proficient individuals from previously disadvantaged communities to develop and gain field-related work experience and academic education through career planning, training, and bursary schemes.

April 26, 2018
Protecting creators in the digital era – Copyright amendments

Protecting creators in the digital era – Copyright amendments

by | Feb 25, 2026 | , , , , ,

Nearly 5 decades after its original enactment, South Africa’s copyright regime is undergoing one of the most significant reforms in its history. The Copyright Amendment Bill [B13F-2017] introduces modern protections to secure the financial and digital interests of authors and performers, thereby strengthening their economic rights in an increasingly digital world. While parts of the Bill remain under constitutional review, a landmark 2025 court ruling has already enforced critical protections for users with disabilities. This article breaks down the primary measures intended to safeguard South African creativity.

The importance of due diligence in M&A

The importance of due diligence in M&A

by | Feb 11, 2026 | , , ,

The excitement of a merger or acquisition often sits in the “big picture” strategy, but the success of the deal lives or dies in the details. Due diligence is not a box-ticking exercise. It is the point at which assumptions are tested, risks are priced, and uncomfortable questions are asked. This article explores why looking before you leap, by conducting a thorough due diligence, is the golden rule of mergers & acquisitions (“M&A”) transactions.

Customary marriages stand equal

Customary marriages stand equal

by | Feb 4, 2026 | , ,

In a landmark judgment delivered on 21 January 2026, the Constitutional Court pronounced welcomed clarity on the interplay between customary marriages, civil marriages, and antenuptial contracts (“ANC”). The Court, by majority decision in VVC v JRM and Others (CCT202/24) [2026] ZACC 2 (21 January 2026) , declined to confirm a High Court order that had declared section 10(2) of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998 (“the Recognition Act”) unconstitutional. The majority decision powerfully reaffirmed the equal constitutional status of customary marriages and established that spouses cannot unilaterally alter their matrimonial property regime without judicial oversight.

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