Ecommerce Legal Requirements in South Africa: A Practical Guide
What a South African online store must have in place: ECTA disclosures, CPA rules, POPIA, registration and VAT, explained in plain language for founders.
Information Officer under POPIA: Who It Is and How to Register
Who your POPIA information officer is, what the role involves and how to register on the Information Regulator’s portal, explained in plain language for SA businesses.
Trademark Assignment in South Africa: A Practical Guide
How to assign a trade mark in South Africa: what the law requires, how to record it with CIPC on form TM6, the fees, and the questions to ask first.
Probation Period in South Africa: A Practical Guide for Employers
How long can probation last in South Africa? Learn what the 2025 Code of Good Practice expects, how to extend probation, and how to run it fairly.
Are Legal Templates Valid in South Africa? What to Check
Are legal templates valid in South Africa? Learn what makes a contract binding, where free templates and AI drafts fall short, and how to adapt them safely.
Cross-Border Data Transfers Under POPIA: A Practical Guide
Using a foreign cloud tool or overseas supplier? Learn how section 72 of POPIA lets you transfer personal information out of South Africa, step by step.
RSALeave Policy: Turn BCEA Rules Into Workplace Steps
Learn what South African employers should include in a leave policy, from BCEA entitlements and proof rules to employee requests, refusals, and UIF support.
R125 to Register a Company in South Africa Through CIPC
Register through CIPC for R125 without a reserved name, or pay R175 to reserve one. Get the steps, forms, payment rules, and post registration actions.
Startup Legal Requirements South Africa: Month One Checklist
Starting a business in South Africa means working through a specific set of legal requirements in your first month, often while you’re also trying to build a product and find…
