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Siyabonga Motha speaks to Unathi Dlamini, Associate in Employment Law and Social Media Law Department at Shepstone & Wylie Attorneys about the dangers of making purchases on social media platforms and what can one do if they get scammed in the process. 

Siyabonga Motha speaks to Ntombenhle Nhlabati, Attorney and Conveyancer from Shepstone and Wylie Attorneys about the ConCourts ruling on the antenuptial contracts in customary marriages and the expectations thereof. 

South Africa’s highest court has just delivered a landmark ruling on how marriage law works when traditional customs meet modern civil law, and it could affect thousands of couples, especially here in KwaZulu-Natal, where customary marriages are common. The Constitutional Court has clarified that a civil marriage does not erase or override an existing customary marriage. Instead, the two forms of marriage combine into one continuous legal union, and that has big implications, particularly for property rights, asset division and how matrimonial property is governed when spouses decide to enter into a civil marriage after being married under customary law. To help us understand what this ruling actually means, especially for families and couples here in KZN, and how it might affect things like property, inheritance and asset protection, we turned to our Legal Expert on Family Law, Chulumanco Ncapai, from Shepstone and Wylie Attorneys for deeper insight.

When governance fails, people pay the price — and when it works, it safeguards their future. In this inaugural episode of The Guardians, Henry Dul, CEO of Independent Trustee Services, joins Dr Johan Esterhuizen, lead partner in Shepstone & Wylie’s Pension Law and Employee Benefits team, to unpack what “governance” truly means in South Africa’s retirement fund landscape. They help us understand why independence is the cornerstone of accountability, how proactive oversight protects member savings, and the lessons the industry must learn from recent fund failures. For more insights on independent governance and retirement fund integrity, visit www.independenttrusteeservices.co.za

Senior Associate and Environmental Law expert Natercia Dos Santos Niz breaks down red flags, audits, and the real consequences of non-compliance. 

Sexual harassment isn’t always physical, it can be verbal, digital, or subtle. In this episode, Partner Deirdre Venter breaks down what it really means, when to report, and how employers can create safer, more accountable

Associate Unathi Dlamini shares her insight on the recent Constitutional Court judgment that reshapes maternity and paternity leave into a unified “parental leave.” Unathi discusses how this judgement advances equality, both within families and the workplace.

A historic ruling gives all South African parents equal parental leave, reshaping family life and workplace equality. Here's what Legal Expert Hope Mboweni of Shepstone and Wylie had to say.

The boundaries between work and personal life have become increasingly blurred, especially since the pandemic. Stacey and J Sbu recently tackled the contentious issue of being contacted by employers after hours, sparking a lively debate among listeners.

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Siyabonga Motha speaks to Unathi Dlamini, Labour Lawyer about the protection of employees during retrenchment and how they are protected by the labour  laws in the country.

Clement Manyathela in conversation with Unathi Dlamini, who is an Associate in Employment Law and Social Media Law Departments at Shepstone & Wylie Attorneys about how important integrity in the workplace is and how employees can carry themselves to uphold company policies. 

Anton Lockem, Partner and Head of Tax, and Chrichan de la Rey, Partner, unpack the key takeaways from the latest national budget, including the proposed VAT increase and its impact on businesses and consumers. Their summary highlights the changes that could shape the year ahead, from tax adjustments to economic shifts.