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February 17, 2025

The Pivotal Role of Technology in E-Conveyancing

Legal conveyancing is a crucial aspect of property transactions in South Africa. It involves the transfer of property ownership from one party to another, and historically, […]
February 17, 2025

Wrongfully Arrested by the Police: How Much Money Can You Claim?

In South Africa, countless innocent people are wrongfully arrested, thrown into jail, and then subjected to degrading, inhumane, and dehumanising circumstances. What would be the legal […]
February 17, 2025

Can a Creditor Sell the Home of a Debtor to Recover Outstanding Debt?

Most South Africans today, are overburdened and overwhelmed with debt and are struggling to repay creditors. According to recent statistics, a third of people in South […]
February 17, 2025

Understanding Estate Massing in Community of Property Marriages

In community of property marriages, spouses often combine their estates, or mass their estates, to ensure that certain assets go to specific beneficiaries. This is done […]
February 17, 2025

How Does Section 73A of the BCEA Apply to Independent Contractors?

The difference between employees and independent contractors carries significant weight within the employment law sector. Being considered an employee affords you a plethora of protections and […]
February 17, 2025

Age Discrimination in South Africa: Safeguarding the Rights of Older Employees

Age discrimination, especially in the context of employment, is a pervasive issue across many countries, including South Africa. In the labour law framework of South Africa, […]
February 17, 2025

Mediation v Arbitration: What Is the Difference? PART 2

As mentioned in Part I of this series, a common trend in many commercial contracts is the inclusion of an arbitration clause. This type of clause […]
February 5, 2025

Mediation v Arbitration: What Is the Difference? PART 1

A common trend in commercial contracts is the inclusion of a mediation and/or arbitration clause. As a general point of departure, these clauses require the parties […]
February 3, 2025

The Costs of Deceased Estates Explained

An important function of an executor, the person who is appointed by the Master of the High Court to administer a deceased estate, is to account […]
February 3, 2025

Understanding Bail in South Africa: A Guide to the Criminal Procedure Act

Bail is an integral part of the South African justice system, allowing individuals accused of crimes to remain free while awaiting trial, provided they do not […]
February 3, 2025

Can Maintenance Be Claimed on Behalf of Adult Dependent Children?

In a recent judgment by the Supreme Court of Appeal, the case of Z v Z examined whether a parent has the legal standing to claim […]
January 29, 2025

Unlawful Arrests and Your Rights

In South Africa, the process of making arrests is governed by the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 as amended (CPA), which outlines the legal framework […]
October 31, 2024

Neighbourly Disputes: Legal Solutions in South Africa

Disputes with neighbours can be challenging, often requiring tactful and legal approaches to resolve them effectively. In South Africa, these disputes can range from noise complaints […]
October 31, 2024
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Redefining Divorce Rights: Section 7(3) of the Divorce Act Struck Down by the Constitutional Court

In a significant legal development, the Constitutional Court of South Africa, on 10 October 2023, upheld a judgment from the High Court of Pretoria, declaring Section […]
October 29, 2024

Caution Advised: The Pitfalls of Online Antenuptial Contracts

In South Africa, an antenuptial contract (ANC) is a critical legal document that determines the matrimonial property regime of a marriage. While the online creation of […]
October 29, 2024

Are You Considered an Employee in Terms of the Labour Relations Act?

There is often confusion as to whether someone is an independent contractor or an employee, and thus, whether they are protected under the Labour Relations Act. […]
September 30, 2024

Maintenance and Children Not Born from a Marriage

Summary: It is undeniable that in the time and age we live in, more and more children are born out of wedlock, but how does this […]
September 30, 2024

Defamation in South African Law

Saying, publishing, or posting defamatory statements about another person or entity can have serious consequences for the person releasing the statement. Defamation is a delict under […]
September 30, 2024

The Intent to Revoke a Last Will and Testament

The Western Cape High Court recently examined whether a person had the intent to revoke their existing will. The deceased, hospitalised with COVID-19, expressed a desire […]
September 30, 2024

Contractual Consequences of Breaking Off an Engagement

Contrary to popular belief, an engagement is not a mere social agreement. South African common law recognises an engagement (or promise to marry) as a contract […]
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