Legal Risks Associated with Side Hustles
June 23, 2026
According to Statistics South Africa, approximately 21% of South Africans over the age of 16 and older will experience a civil dispute during their lifetime. While these
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What remedy is available to an innocent contractor when a State contract is declared invalid?
June 22, 2026
By Richard Hoal, Partner, Cox Yeats State contracts are frequently set aside by courts because proper procurement procedures were not followed. What happens to the
Beyond Expiry: Unfair Dismissal and the Limits of Fixed-Term Contracts in South African Labour Law
June 8, 2026
Fixed-term employment contracts are a familiar feature of the modern workplace, offering flexibility to employers and defined periods of engagement for employees. In principle, these
Two years after George: What really happens when a building collapses?
May 6, 2026
As South Africa marks the second anniversary of the tragic George building collapse today, the nation’s attention is once again drawn to the aftermath of
Think before you sign: 7 things to check in a ‘voetstoots’ contract
April 13, 2026
‘Voetstoots’ is one of those legal terms many South Africans recognise, but few fully understand until something goes wrong. It often appears in property and
Cox Yeats Shortlisted for Business Rescue and Turnaround Transaction of the Year 2025 at the DealMakers Awards 2026
February 20, 2026
Leading South African law firm, Cox Yeats, was shortlisted for Business Rescue and Turnaround Transaction of the Year 2025 at the 2026 DealMakers Awards for its role in the
Navigating the High Stakes of Entering South Africa’s Betting Market
February 3, 2026
Launching an online betting platform in South Africa is really not a casual undertaking. It requires far more than enthusiasm for sport and a polished
10 Things to Verify Before You Play Online
January 14, 2026
South Africans wagered R1.142 trillion in the 2023/24 financial year (1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024), based on audited national gambling statistics compiled from
Bridging tradition and technology: The vital role of correspondent attorneys in South African courts of law
April 16, 2025
For decades, South African courts have operated in the shuffle of paperwork and face-to-face procedures, where human expertise ensures justice is served. Now, the rollout
Remote Revival: Reintegrating South Africa’s Attorneys into The Legal Workforce
March 27, 2025
While judges are ushered into retirement at 70, South African attorneys have the luxury of practising law indefinitely, provided they remain sharp and capable. According