NVDB Attorneys

19/06/2026

The good news: corporate insolvencies in South Africa fell to a historic low last year. The less good news: that trend has run out of road, and failures are expected to rise again in 2026.

We see the fallout every week. One big debtor goes down, and suddenly a healthy business is standing in the queue with everyone else hoping for cents in the rand.

Our new article breaks down trade credit insurance, how subrogation works once the insurer pays out, and how recoveries actually get fought for through business rescue and liquidation.

Have a read.

https://www.nvdbattorneys.com/blog/trade-credit-insurance-in-south-africa---a-corporate-lifeline-in-a-high-default-economy

11/06/2026

Why can't government simply take over a failing municipality and fix it?

It's a reasonable question - and one most business leaders ask when a struggling municipality starts to affect cash flow, development timelines or service delivery. But South Africa's Constitution doesn't allow a swift, top-down rescue.

Municipalities are a protected sphere of government, and intervention is staged, constrained and often slow.

Our newest article walks through section 139, the limits of "placing a municipality under administration", when financial intervention becomes mandatory, and the practical steps businesses should take to protect their commercial exposure.
A future intervention is not a dependable substitute for prudent drafting today.

Read the full piece here 👉

Municipal Intervention in South Africa - Constitutional implications

18/05/2026

Johannesburg owes R25.2 billion to creditors and holds R3.9 billion in cash. You can't liquidate a city. So if you're an unpaid supplier, what can you actually do?

Our latest piece sets out the practical remedies available to creditors of the City of Johannesburg - mandamus, attachment, the section 139 and 216 leverage points, and joint creditor action.

https://www.nvdbattorneys.com/blog/the-golden-city-in-red---creditor-survival-in-a-technically-not-bankrupt-johannesburg

NVDB Attorneys - Creditor Survival in a Technically (Not) Bankrupt Johannesburg

08/04/2026

Legal to grow. Illegal to sell. Fine to have… but don’t let anyone see it.

Yeah 0 cannabis law in SA is a bit of a mess right now.
We unpack what’s actually allowed in 2026 (without the legal jargon).

https://www.nvdbattorneys.com/blog/the-great-green-gauntlet---navigating-south-africas-cannabis-calamity

08/04/2026

If you’ve been feeling like South Africa’s courts are getting… theatrical, you’re not wrong.

2026 is shaping up to be a year of big trials, bigger delays, and some long-overdue legal shifts. From headline-grabbing criminal cases to the recognition of Muslim marriages, there’s a lot happening behind those courtroom doors.

We broke it down (with a bit of honesty and humour):

https://www.nvdbattorneys.com/blog/welcome-to-the-2026-south-african-judiciary-spectacular---a-survival-guide-for-the-optimistic-and-the-indicted

Worth the read if you want to understand what’s actually going on - and why it matters.

Welcome to the 2026 South African Judiciary Spectacular - A Survival Guide for the Optimistic and the Indicted

06/04/2026

The Firm recently partnered up with the South African Restructuring and Insolvency Practitioners Association NPC (SARIPA) a sponsor of it's Northern Region Golf Day held in Centurion. Some familiar faces, and some brand new connections made. Fantastic event!

06/04/2026

Work is changing - fast.

Green laws, fuel prices, and new employee rights are making things more complicated for employers than ever.

If you’re dealing with remote work, restructuring, or just trying to stay compliant, it’s worth understanding where things are heading.

Read the full article: https://www.nvdbattorneys.com/blog/the-green-guillotine-labour-law-the-just-transition-and-surviving-the-2026-workplace

16/03/2026

AI is moving into everyday business faster than many organisations expected.

But alongside the innovation comes a growing web of legal and regulatory questions - from POPIA compliance and cybersecurity obligations to the risks posed by AI-generated errors, bias, and deepfake evidence.

In our latest article we unpack some of the key issues South African businesses should be aware of as artificial intelligence becomes more widely used.

https://www.nvdbattorneys.com/blog/silicon-valley-ambitions-karoo-connectivity---navigating-the-2026-ai-regulatory-minefield

12/02/2026

Grey List today. Compliance crunch tomorrow.
South Africa’s 2026 anti-money laundering reforms are set to reshape the regulatory landscape -from stricter beneficial ownership rules to enhanced crypto reporting and tougher F**A enforcement.

For businesses, accountable institutions, trusts, NPOs, real estate professionals and crypto service providers, the message is clear: compliance is no longer optional.

Our latest blog breaks down:

✔️ The Draft General Laws Amendment Bill
✔️ Increased F**A obligations
✔️ New reporting standards for crypto assets
✔️ Severe penalties for non-compliance

Are you ready for 2026?

Read more at the link: https://www.nvdbattorneys.com/blog/the-great-escape-south-africas-grey-list-houdini-act-and-the-2026-hangover

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29/01/2026

Is the NHI Act legally and fiscally viable?

As South Africa enters Phase 2 of NHI implementation, major constitutional challenges are mounting - including high-stakes cases in the Constitutional Court.

Our latest article unpacks the funding controversies, private sector restrictions, and potential impact on Section 27 healthcare rights.

With litigation heating up, this could be the most transformative legal moment in public health policy since 1994.

📘 Read the full legal analysis:

https://www.nvdbattorneys.com/blog/is-the-nhi-act-unconstitutional-inside-south-africas-landmark-2026-court-challenge

Is the NHI Act Unconstitutional? Inside South Africa’s Landmark 2026 Court Challenge