Tshaya Mashabela Attorneys

17/07/2026

Join our Director Tumelo Tshaya Mashabela on M**s FM 92.9 as we celebrate the legacy of Nelson Mandela through a meaningful discussion on the importance of giving back, leadership, and building stronger communities.

As we honor Madiba's vision, let's reflect on how each of us can make a positive impact—because every act of kindness counts.

🗓 Friday, 17 July 2026
🕗 08:10 AM
📍 M**S Radio 92.9

Don't miss this insightful conversation. Tune in and be inspired to make your 67 minutes matter.

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21/06/2026

Today, we honour the fathers, father figures, mentors, and guardians who shape lives through their love, guidance, sacrifice, and unwavering support.

Your strength builds families, your wisdom inspires future generations, and your dedication helps create stronger communities.

From all of us at Tshaya Mashabela Attorneys, we wish you a joyful and meaningful Father's Day.

Happy Father's Day to all the incredible dads and father figures making a difference every day.

16/06/2026

Today, we celebrate the resilience, creativity, innovation, and ambition of South Africa's youth.
From the sports field to the classroom, from entrepreneurship to creative industries, young people continue to shape the future through their ideas, talents, and determination. As they build brands, , develop new technologies, and produce original work, understanding and protecting Intellectual Property is key to unlocking opportunities and ensuring their contributions are recognized and valued.
At Tshaya Mashabela Attorneys, we believe that supporting young innovators by helping them safeguard what they create, strengthen their brands, and position themselves for long-term success.
This Youth Day, we honour a generation that continues to inspire change, drive progress, and shape a brighter future for South Africa.

Protect your ideas. Protect your brand. Protect your future.

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02/04/2026

Ten years ago, we set out to provide personalised IP services. Today, as we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we are proud to reflect on our evolution into a full-service firm specialising in IP, labour, litigation and corporate and commercial law. Our growth is a direct result of the hard work of our team, the collaboration of our partners, and the unwavering support of our clients.

We look forward to many more years of serving you with excellence and integrity.

24/02/2026

Tshaya Mashabela Attorneys is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of our 2026 Student Support Grant initiative. As part of our ongoing commitment and dedication to meaningful social impact, 10 first-year law students from various tertiary institutions across the country have each been awarded a once-off financial grant of R 5,000.00.

We extend our congratulations to the successful recipients, and thanks to all applicants for their participation. We commend you on embarking on your legal studies and encourage you to remain dedicated to your pursuit of excellence.

23/02/2026

The national minimum wage is due to increase, effective from 1 March 2026. Ensure your employment contracts remain compliant with the latest statutory adjustments.

Read our latest blog post to learn more about these developments: https://tm-attorneys.africa/2026/02/23/the-national-minimum-wage/

Throughout history, various organisations have advocated for a national minimum wage which will be legally enforceable. This emanated from the...

18/02/2026

In the dynamic South African start-up ecosystem, intellectual property (IP) often represents the core value of a fledgling enterprise. However, many entrepreneurs inadvertently undermine their commercial position through common legal oversights.

As we reflect on the past decade, we have identified ten prevalent IP pitfalls that South African start-ups should avoid to ensure long-term viability and investment readiness. By addressing these issues early, start-ups can safeguard their competitive advantage and present a robust, de-risked profile to the global investment community.

13/02/2026

Love is in the air, but is it in the public domain?

In the sphere of commercial marketing, a romantic gesture can quickly become a costly liability if intellectual property rights are overlooked.

Ensure your brand’s storytelling is both evocative and compliant.

12/02/2026

Tune into Ikwekwezi FM, this evening, as our director, Tumelo Mashabela highlights the significance of supporting the youth as a gesture of gratitude, in honour of Tshaya Mashabela Attorneys’ 10th anniversary.

Stream live: https://www.ikwekwezifm.co.za/ikwekwezifm/ or listen on DSTV Channel 804.

11/02/2026

Can you use terms like "ICC World Cup" in your marketing?

In South Africa, ambush marketing is strictly regulated under the Merchandise Marks Act and the Consumer Protection Act. To avoid significant penalties and ensure your brand plays by the rules, understanding the boundaries of intellectual property (IP) is essential.

Learn more on how to navigate IP protection during major sporting events: https://tm-attorneys.africa/2026/02/11/cricket-and-intellectual-property-protection/

With the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup currently underway; we are rooting for 🇿🇦 as they take on Afghanistan today.

Using terms such as “ICC”, “International Cricket Council”, “ICC World Cup”, or “ICC Cricket World Cup” is subject to strict legal restrictions...