It rarely begins with a dramatic collapse. More often, financial distress creeps into a business quietly. A VAT payment is pushed to next month. PAYE is delayed because salaries have to be covered. The landlord ... Read more
The newly established Western Cape Society of Mediators (WCSM) has officially launched, bringing together accredited mediation professionals committed to promoting mediation as an effective, accessible and ethical method of dispute resolution across the Western Cape. Established in ... Read more
Death has no diary. It does not check whether the paperwork is in order, whether passwords have been shared, or whether the family is getting along. And yet, when someone passes, the person appointed as ... Read more
Airbnb is once again in the spotlight. From record tourism numbers to renewed debate around housing shortages in cities like Cape Town, short-term letting has shifted from side hustle to serious business. But as more ... Read more
Smarter ways to resolve business disputes There is a moment in most disputes where emotion overtakes economics. Pride digs in. Letters get sharper. Threats of court are made. And yet, by the time a matter ... Read more
Gillan & Veldhuizen Inc. is proud to share that the firm has been awarded the Phatshoane Henney Group’s Platinum Achiever Award for 2025, the highest distinction conferred by the Group. The PH Group - South ... Read more
In a market shaped by economic uncertainty, technology shifts and tightening margins, risk has become a dirty word in boardrooms across South Africa. But in 2026, businesses that want to grow - and survive - ... Read more
We all know the importance of a will - it’s the cornerstone of responsible estate planning. But for families with complex assets, business interests or blended family dynamics, a will on its own may not ... Read more
According to the Master of the High Court, more than 70% of South Africans die without a valid will. For business owners, the consequences go far beyond family conflict - they can cripple an otherwise ... Read more
When a trust suffers a loss - through negligence, misconduct or mismanagement - can the beneficiaries take legal action directly against a third party? The answer is nuanced, and recent legal developments, such as the ... Read more
