South Africa: Contracts and Commercial Law

South Africa's proposed payment-system reforms signal a fundamental shift for third-party payment providers, moving from a sponsor-based model to direct regulatory oversight by the South African Reserve Bank.

Business Rescue Practitioners in South Africa wield significant powers over distressed companies, but when does their conduct cross the line into personal liability? Explore the legal boundaries between commercial judgment and gross negligence, and discover how recent case law protects practitioners acting in good faith while holding accountable those who act recklessly or fraudulently.

Digital platforms have transformed how intellectual property rights are enforced online, but when should rights holders rely on internal takedown systems versus formal court proceedings?