Who owns the video, music, and writing created with AI in South Africa
Under current interpretations of South African law, the user is generally regarded as the most likely copyright owner for works created with AI tools....
The best technology is built right next to the problem
Organisations continue to invest heavily in digital transformation, yet many still struggle to achieve the outcomes they expected. According to McKinsey, around 70% of...
Click Wars: How South African Courts Have Weighed In on Google Ads and Trade...
Introduction
In today’s digital marketplace, the battle for consumer attention is fought not only on store shelves but also on search engines. With Google Ads enabling...
Conveyancing Fees Guideline 2026
Conveyancing Fee Guidelines 2026: A Complete Breakdown (Law Society of South Africa)
Effective 1 July 2026. CPI reference: January 2026, 3.5%.
The Law Society of South...
Feedback on Johannesburg Deeds Office Issues Meeting on 4 June
Herewith feedback following our meeting of 4 June 2026
Execution room functions and moving of furniture: Paulina has undertaken to have discussions with the SCM...
Vesting of Inheritance – Conveyancing Updates
The applicant relied on the unconditional nature of the usufruct and contended that her rights vested and became enforceable immediately upon death (a morte...
ngoLAW Brief for the First Quarter 2026
Hello from Nicole and the team at ngoLAW, and, coming in just under deadline, this is our 2026 first quarter ngoLAW Brief.
In this ngoLAW...
Costs of BEE outweigh benefits
In this compelling opinion piece, Donald MacKay and Daan Steenkamp critically examine the long-standing economic impact of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) in South...
Daan’s Snippets – 6th June 2026
Gentle ReaderYou might be aware that I semi-grated to Pretoria.I am now employed as a consultant by Delberg attorneys (https://delberg.co.za/).My new address is daan@delberg.co.za...
Leases and the CPA (Consumer Protection Act)
The question of whether residential lease agreements fall within the ambit of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (CPA) has long been the...
Labour law in the age of AI
In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed the modern workplace, reshaped operational processes and altered how employees perform their duties. This technological...
The Future of the Legal Profession: Beyond the Billable Hour.
The next chapter of law will favour those who can preserve judgment, absorb technology and demonstrate that legal is not merely a brake, but...
