Trust deed variations: get the consent question wrong and the change can unravel
Amending a trust deed can look like a straightforward admin step, but if the change touches beneficiaries’ rights, consent can become the deciding factor in whether the variation stands or falls. This De Rebus case note unpacks the key principles through Joubert and Others v Joubert and Others and highlights the practical checks trustees and […]
Creating with AI in South Africa: do you own the result?
Generative AI can produce text, images and ideas fast, but South Africa’s copyright framework is still built around human authorship and originality, which creates real uncertainty about who can claim rights in AI-generated output. That uncertainty matters if you plan to publish, license, or protect what you create, and it does not remove the risk […]
