What do the JSE listing requirements say about the King Code? Is the King Code part of the requirements? Do listed companies have to comply with the King Code principles? Have the JSE listing requirements changed since the last King [...]
The Central Johannesburg TVET College enforcement action confirms that the Information Regulator will act when POPIA conditions are not met. On 22 May 2026, the Regulator issued its first formal enforcement notice of the year, following complaints lodged by employees [...]
South Africa has built one of the most detailed regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrency on the African continent. With innovative fintech players leading the way, more people are turning to cryptocurrency for payments, investments, and cross-border transfers. But with growth [...]
Is there anything tricky about a Data Retention Policy? Does anyone get a headache thinking about what to include in the policy and what outcomes it will help achieve? Is drafting a Data Retention Policy a simple matter of slapping [...]
In Tourvest Holdings (Pty) Ltd v Murti, the Supreme Court of Appeal provides valuable guidance on ensuring disclaimers (including AI disclaimers) are enforceable. If you use disclaimers, you should review and update your existing ones, and update the procedures for […]
The law treats a private body differently from a public body, so it is essential that you know the difference. Some laws (like POPIA and PAIA) require private bodies to do specific things (like submit a PAIA report). You can [...]
Loyalty programmes are everywhere - freebies, added benefits and loyalty schemes. Loyalty programmes, credits and schemes incentivise consumers to stay loyal to certain brands, retail outlets, airlines, banks, cellular providers and many other suppliers of goods and services. As [...]
The NCC opt-out registry is a crisis for marketers. The new direct marketing regulations under the CPA may be one of the most burdensome compliance obligations marketers will face in years. Marketers must register, pay ongoing fees and opt people [...]
In Eskom v AfriForum, the Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed Eskom’s appeal and ordered it to disclose its coal and diesel contracts to AfriForum. The Court confirmed that under the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000, access […]
Disclaimers, if you have one, you want it to be enforceable so it can protect you from liability. What are the legal requirements for an enforceable disclaimer? Before we get into that, let's talk about what a disclaimer actually does. [...]
On 30 April 2026, the Information Regulator published the draft Gated Access Code of Conduct under POPIA. It applies to owners, managers, and their security and technology service providers at any gated premises, including residential estates and office parks. The [...]
Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank, has disclosed a data breach affecting a number of its clients. This raises concerns about rising cybersecurity risks across South Africa’s financial sector. Standard Bank directly communicated with their clients and confirmed that someone had […]
