March 12, 2026

When Grief Meets Red Tape: Understanding Today’s Estate Challenges

Losing a loved one is already one of life’s most difficult experiences. Add to that the burden of South Africa’s complex estate administration process, and families […]
March 12, 2026

Who Is Liable When an AI-driven Vehicle Causes Harm?

As autonomous vehicles (AVs) evolve from concept to real-world use, South Africa faces pressing legal questions: if an AI-driven vehicle causes harm, who bears liability? Under […]
November 17, 2025

Do Part-Time Domestic Workers Get Paid Leave?

In South Africa, many households employ part-time domestic workers or gardeners who may only work once or twice a week. Employers often wonder whether they need […]
November 10, 2025

South Africa’s Parental Leave Rules Have Been Updated

On 3 October 2025, the Constitutional Court delivered a landmark decision in Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment and Labour & Others (CCT 308/23) […]
November 10, 2025

Your Rights Under the Consumer Protection Act

The Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (CPA) changed South African contract law by introducing statutory remedies that differ from the traditional common-law breaches, such as […]
November 10, 2025

Municipal Liability and Trip Hazards: Schaefer v City of Cape Town

The Western Cape High Court’s decision in Schaefer v City of Cape Town [2025] ZAWCHC 46 reaffirms the limits of municipal liability in slip-and-trip cases. The […]
November 10, 2025

Can You Record the Police? The Jacobs Ruling Says Yes

In a recent ruling by the Johannesburg High Court – Jacobs v Minister of Police and Others (2021/6576) [2025] ZAGPJHC 722 (12 June 2025) – South […]
November 10, 2025

Supporting Elderly Parents: The Legal Duty of Adult Children

We often focus our compassion on vulnerable children and their needs, but what about the elderly? In South Africa, too many parents spend their final years […]
November 10, 2025

Small Claims Court vs Magistrate’s Court: Which One’s Right for Your Case?

When a dispute turns serious enough to head to court, one of your first decisions can make all the difference: where to take your case. In […]
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. By continuing to browse, you agree to our use of cookies
X