September 19, 2022

Think before you sign: 5 things to consider before signing a contract

The simple definition of a contract is where an offer by one party is accepted by the other party. These parties are the contracting parties. There […]
September 19, 2022

Customary union declared valid in wives’ dispute

The weight that customary marriages carry was highlighted once again during a legal wrangle between two widows. Both “wives” claimed that they were legally married to […]
September 19, 2022

Landlord and Tenant Inspections

The Rental Housing Amendment Act, section 4B (4) and (5) determines that the tenant and property owner must jointly, before the tenant moves into the dwelling, […]
August 18, 2022

What you should know about the new Property Practitioners Act

The long-awaited Property Practitioners Act finally came into effect this year and brings with it significant changes to the real estate industry. The Act takes a […]
June 19, 2022

Private prosecution: Is justice attainable even if the state fails us?

Members of the public, and specifically victims or those close to them, are often disheartened by the National Prosecuting Authority (“NPA”) and its decisions not to […]
May 16, 2022

Life partners now qualify for intestate succession

The Constitutional Court recently confirmed the October 2020 ruling of the Western Cape High Court that section 1(1) of the Intestate Succession Act is unconstitutional in […]
May 16, 2022

Details of changes to the Domestic Violence Amendment Act

“In a country with the most progressive of constitutions, which promises equality and dignity for all, the women and children of South Africa continue to live […]
April 11, 2022

Beyond reasonable doubt: What does it mean?

We have all seen the courtroom dramas where the accused are charged with criminal offences, and the State has to prove its case. Similarly, we are […]
April 11, 2022

Can my employees resign without notice?

Employees often consider to immediately terminate their employment relationship due to a new opportunity arising or to avoid responsibility when faced with disciplinary procedures. Employment relationships are governed by an […]
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