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Bolatja Hlogo Consortium takes legal action against PIC over R1. 2bn dividend dispute
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (636+ words) The Bolatja Hlogo Consortium (BHC) said it would file a Section 163 Companies Act application in the High Court against the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), which i BHC) claims owes it dividends and the proceeds of a sale of shares in…...
High court rules Bitcoin is capital under SA exchange control laws, orders R6m forfeiture
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (647+ words) The South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has delivered a landmark judgment confirming that Bitcoin constitutes both "capital" and "money" under South Africa's exchange control regime, a ruling that could have significant implications for cryptocurrency users seeking to move assets…...
Woolworths increases security after explosive incidents at two South African stores
1+ week, 3+ day ago (430+ words) The retailer has increased security measures nationwide and appointed forensic specialists following two separate incidents at its stores. Woolworths Holdings Limited has increased security and vigilance across its stores nationwide following two separate incidents involving improvised explosive devices at branches…...
Scammers know exactly who to call
2+ week, 2+ day ago (744+ words) Lonely older people are especially vulnerable to scams. Leslie Greyling, a financial advisor at Brenthurst Wealth Fourways, says older people are particularly vulnerable to scams and fraud, although those more used to technology tend to be more exposed because they…...
Understanding Sars v Poulter: Tax Court representation and legal strategy
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1188+ words) Explore the implications of the Supreme Court of Appeal's judgment in SARS v Poulter, which affirms the right of taxpayers to be represented by non-legal practitioners in the Tax Court. This article delves into the legal and strategic considerations for…...
Supreme Court ruling: taxpayers can now use non-legal practitioners in tax court
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1163+ words) The Supreme Court of Appeal's landmark ruling allows taxpayers to be represented by non-legal practitioners in the Tax Court, challenging SARS' restrictive interpretation of representation rights. This decision has significant implications for taxpayers and their representatives in tax disputes. Image:…...
JSE seeks appeal against court ruling on Tongaat Hulett former CFO's censure and fine
3+ week, 5+ day ago (582+ words) Tongaat Hulett faces liquidation proceedings next month after business rescue practitioners said they were left with no other option. If the liquidation proceeds, thousands of small cane grower incomes will be jeopardized in northern Kwa Zulu-Natal. The JSE said on…...
Constitutional Court ruling reshapes tax risk management in South Africa
3+ week, 6+ day ago (714+ words) businessreport. co. za Constitutional Court ruling reshapes tax risk management in South Africa The Constitutional Court of South Africa's recent ruling in Absa Bank Limited and United Towers (Pty) Ltd v CSARS fundamentally alters the landscape of tax risk management,…...
The responsible integration of AI in the legal sector: Disruption, risks, and opportunities in South Africa and beyond
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (979+ words) Bertus Preller is a family and divorce law attorney and author of two books, with 35 years of experience. In a viral essay titled "Something Big Is Happening" published on 9 February 2026, AI entrepreneur Matt Shumer draws a stark parallel between the…...
Supreme Court of Appeal rules against Sars in pivotal tax case
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (300+ words) The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that the South African Revenue Service cannot alter its case after issuing a tax assessment, reinforcing the importance of factual accuracy in tax law. Image: Timothy Bernard / Independent Newspapers In a judgment that…...