Article written by Ayanda Motlou, Candidate Attorney, checked and released by Dave Loxton, Senior partner at Schindlers Attorneys What are crypto assets?Various terms have been used to refer to the phenomenon that is crypto; these include assets such as cryptocurrency, digital currency, cyber cash, virtual currency, e-money, amongst others. The general basis of crypto is

Article written by Danisha Naidu, Associate Attorney, checked by Jayna Hira, Associate, and released by Charlotte Clark, Senior Associate at Schindlers Attorneys 12 October 2021 Background The Applicant married the Deceased in terms of customary law (m. 1972). Whereas the Third Respondent was married to the Deceased in terms of both customary law (m. 1981)

Article written by Alisha Naik, Associate Designate, checked and released by Pierre van der Merwe, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 11 October 2021 INTRODUCTION The purpose of employment policies (“policies“) is for employers to establish and communicate to employees acceptable, appropriate, ethical, and constructive conduct in the workplace. Well-written, clear policies, supported by effective disciplinary procedures,

Article written by Phumzile Rabula, Candidate Attorney, checked and released by Chantelle Gladwin-Wood, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 7 October 2021 IntroductionThe need to develop a regulatory and policy regime in response to crypto asset activities in South Africa and other countries is driven by the increased demand for secure safe-keeping of crypto-assets. As such, this

Article written by S’negugu Dlamini, Candidate Attorney, Nicole Rens Associate and Justin Sloane, checked by Nicole Rens and released by Chantelle Gladwin-Wood, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys IntroductionThe escalating violence during rioting and looting in July 2021, has been a terrifying experience for many South African residents, particularly residents of Kwa-Zulu Natal and Gauteng. In light

Article written by Marc Barros Gevers, Candidate Attorney, checked by Divinia Naidoo, Associate and released by Maike Gohl, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 30 September 2021 BackgroundThis case deals with an appeal against granting the remedy of the mandament van spolie for the restoration of the First Respondent’s (“Moonisami”) access to the First Appellant’s (“Blendrite”) network

Article written by Denis Pokani Mitole, Candidate Attorney, checked and released by Charlotte Clark, Senior Associate at Schindlers Attorneys 20 September 2021 THE FUTUREThe future is now. From hotel stays that can be paid for in bitcoins in Kensington, east of Johannesburg, to a bitcoin ATM in a Melrose Arch mall. The property industry has

Article written by Wade O’ Connor, Candidate Attorney and Chantelle Gladwin-Wood, checked and released by Chantelle Gladwin-Wood, Senior Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 29 September 2021 Introduction The introduction of blockchain technology (the “Blockchain”) has seen various uses since its famous ‘reintroduction’ in 2008. The Blockchain has been the vehicle for various uses, but most notably

Article written by Denis Pokani Mitole, Candidate Attorney, checked and released by Charlotte Clark, Senior Associate at Schindlers Attorneys 25 September 2021 Judgment Delivered on 16 Sept 2021 The backgroundThe judgment concerned two separate applications before the High Court of South Africa sitting in Free State (the “Court”). Two matters were heard simultaneously, challenging the

Article written by Dave Loxton (Partner) and Elani Vogel (Candidate Attorney), checked and released by Dave Loxton 29 September 2021 IntroductionIf you have seen the headline of Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, who auctioned his first ever tweet as a nonfungible token (“NFT”) for a dazzling $2.9 million in March this year, then you may be