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The Rise of Emojis in Contract Law: A Thumbs-Up for Electronic Signatures
It was recently found in a Canadian court that the ubiquitous symbol of a “thumbs-up” emoji can constitute binding contractual acceptance, marking a significant global trend in...
External companies, beneficial ownership disclosures and the CIPC
On 1 April 2023 certain amendments (Amendments) to the Companies Act, No 71 of 2008 (Companies Act) were promulgated to strengthen South Africa’s combatting of money laundering...
South African Reserve bank may jump the queue in winding-up of companies
In the recent judgment of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in South African Reserve Bank and Another v Johnine Winsome Elisie Maddocks N O and Another (2023) (the Maddocks...
Trust law: Beyond the majority vote – SCA rules “it’s all about trustee participation”
In the recent case of Shepstone & Wylie Attorneys v Abraham Johannes de Witt N.O and others (2023), the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruled that a majority decision by...
Cat among the CFC pigeons
The recent judgment of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Coronation Investment Management (Pty) Ltd [Coronation] v SARS has truly...