PHP Security Flaw Possible in 70% of Websites – Legal Risks of Not Patching
What is PHP? PHP (PHP Hypertext Preprocessor) is a software tool used to design websites. Critical security issues have been identified. These security vulnerabilities could
When Packaging Crosses the Line: Bliss Brands, Colgate and the High Stakes of Brand Identity
How much does a soap wrapper have to change before it stops infringing on someone else’s brand? It sounds like a simple branding question, but
Protecting Innovation: A Landmark Patent Case in South Africa
The recent Supreme Court of Appeal (“SCA”) judgment in Kido Staalwerke CC v Safety Engineering International LLC and Another [2026] ZASCA 114 is an important
MyMzansi and the Rise of Digital IDs: Can South Africa Balance Innovation with Privacy?
On 4 May 2026, Dr Leon Schreiber, the Minister of Home Affairs, gazetted draft amendments to the Identification Regulations of 1998, made under the Identification
Think Your Business Owns Its AI-Generated Content? Think Again.
AI Doesn’t Own Your Content. But That Doesn’t Mean You Do. Last week your marketing department used artificial intelligence “AI” to create a new
Data Protection Failure at Standard Bank: Legal Fallout and Key Lessons
Breaking Trust: The Cyber Incident That Should Concern Every Business The recent Standard Bank data breach serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities facing
South Africa Is Changing Its Money Rules.Here’s What That Means for You.
For more than six decades, South Africa’s financial rulebook has quietly shaped how money moves across its borders. Whether sending money overseas, investing in foreign
South Africa’s TV Revolution Is Finally Here, and It’s Going to Change Everything You Watch
The signal has been sent following years of false starts, delays, and regulatory back-and-forth. South Africa’s broadcasting regulator ICASA has published South Africa’s Digital TV
DRAFT NATIONAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) POLICY PUBLISHED FOR COMMENT – SOUTH AFRICA’S FINANCIAL SERVICES REGULATORS NEED TO MAKE INTERIM PLANS FOR AI RISKS
South Africa’s Draft National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy (“the Draft National AI Policy”) was published for public comment earlier today. It is much more comprehensive
Minister extends comments deadline for draft policy direction to ICASA on electronic communications networks
The Minister of the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (“DCDT”) has extended the comments deadline for the draft policy direction to ICASA on electronic