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85 years of development

VDT has a diverse team of committed individuals who draw from our rich history. We have become a prominent Gauteng firm with a successful track record because of our dedicated team who understand what it takes to deliver the best results.

We focus on constantly growing and developing our team so that they are properly equipped to serve clients and make a meaningful impact in their lives and in the development of our firm.

With decades of combined experience, the VDT team contributes a high level of expertise and an advanced work ethic to our firm. Since being established in 1932, we have attracted exceptionally talented team members who have also developed strong professional relationships with significant clients, but have kept a drive for honesty and excellence.

The effectiveness of our team is a result of continually working to provide our attorneys with the support and tools needed to deliver exceptional service to existing clients, as well as new business. We are committed to developing our team and our firm so that VDT can continue to deliver the best results for our clients. Furthermore, we foster a cooperative environment with departments and individuals supporting each other so that they can provide the most appropriate solutions to our clients’ problems and needs.

Each team member at VDT knows that the most important attributes of our firm are integrity, trust and independence, with a focus on sound financial and ethical policies. 

July 14, 2017
Out with maternity leave, in with parental leave

Out with maternity leave, in with parental leave

by | Dec 3, 2025 | , , , ,

A landmark judgment delivered on 3 October 2025 by the Constitutional Court of South Africa has reshaped the legal landscape governing employment and family rights. In Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment and Labour; Commission for Gender Equality and Another v Minister of Employment and Labour and Others (CCT 308/23) [2025] ZACC 20, the Court declared several provisions of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 (“BCEA”) and the Unemployment Insurance Act 63 of 2001 (“UIF Act”) invalid and inconsistent with the Constitution in that they unfairly discriminate between different classes of parents.

AI regulation on the horizon

AI regulation on the horizon

by | Dec 3, 2025 | , ,

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, and everyday life. We now live in an era where information cannot be trusted at face value, and content creation blurs the lines between reality and fiction. With such a dangerous capability literally at anyone’s fingertips, it is normal to wonder whether AI is being regulated in South Africa. In this article, we look at the current position regarding AI in South Africa.

The tax distinction between local and foreign dividends

The tax distinction between local and foreign dividends

by | Dec 3, 2025 | , ,

Dividends from South African resident companies fall under the dividends tax regime and are subject to a 20% withholding tax in terms of section 64E of the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 (“Act”), known as dividends tax, rather than normal income tax. In contrast, foreign dividends are included in a taxpayer’s gross income unless relief is available under section 10B of the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962, which provides a full or partial participation exemption depending on certain circumstances. In this article, we unpack the important distinction in the tax treatment of local vs foreign dividends in South Africa.

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