Members of the European Parliament call for stronger rules to protect children and youth from social media risks
Recently, the Members of the European Parliament (“MEPs”) serving on the Committee on Culture and Education adopted a report, voted on by the majority (17
A New Era for Infrastructure: Understanding South Africa’s PPP Reforms
On 1 June 2026, revised Public-Private Partnership (“PPP”) regulations officially came into effect, marking one of the most significant changes to South Africa’s infrastructure delivery
When procedure speaks louder than reputation
In the High Court Pretoria Division[1], the Applicant, Vusi Thembekwayo, brought an application seeking final interdictory relief against the Respondent, Sizwe Dhlomo. This sought to
Can You Accuse a Company of Racism Online? Understanding the Barloworld Judgment
The case of Barloworld South Africa (Pty) Ltd v Fisokuhle Multi Services CC and Another [2026] ZAGPJHC 616 is an important South African judgment about
Canal+’s MultiChoice Turnaround: cost-cutting, Showmax’s demise, and the risk of falling foul of merger conditions
MultiChoice continues to face an uphill battle to remain both in business, and in lawmakers’ good books. For years, MultiChoice has been losing its customer
Access to information, copyright and litigation: lessons from Mashashane v SABC
In Mashashane v SABC[1], the applicant, Marothi Josias Mashashane, sought access to records relating to a television programme broadcast by the South African Broadcasting Corporation
The risk of AI in South African cybersecurity
South Africa has been rocked by a large number of cyberattacks against large corporations and government entities this year, and the threat is only increasing.
The Future Won’t Wait: Why South Africa’s Youth Must Adapt in the Age of AI
Last week, I had the pleasure of joining the It’s Topical team on SABC News to talk about something I believe is one of the
OPT-OUT REGISTRY: HOW CONSUMERS CAN AVOID SPAM CALLS
The dreaded spam call – a daily frustration for many consumers. Whether it’s repeated offers for funeral covers, persistent insurance sales pitches, or unsolicited financial
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