In a landmark ruling, the Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) has ordered the provincial Department of Health to immediately provide treatment to patients on a long-standing backlog list of cancer patients awaiting radiation oncology services in Gauteng, some of whom have tragically died while waiting.

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A UK colleague, Jayne McGlynn (Strategic Corporate Partner, M&A at DWF), recently described a “quiet crisis”: experienced GCs being “restructured” out and replaced by contract lawyers, junior leaders or “AI-powered” alternatives.

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Family-owned businesses form a vital part of South Africa’s economic fabric.

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With global investment opportunities becoming increasingly accessible, more South Africans are diversifying their wealth across borders.

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A recent High Court ruling (Welkovics v Health Professional Council of South Africa (A274/2024) [2025]) has clarified that doctors are not legally or ethically obligated to accept every private patient seeking care particularly where no immediate medical emergency exists.

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South Africa’s recent amendment to section 25B of the Income Tax Act introduces a material change in the taxation of income distributed by resident trusts to non-resident beneficiaries.

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