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February 17, 2025
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 […]