November 28, 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 […]
November 26, 2024

What Will Happen If You Ignore a Court Order?

Ignoring a court order in South Africa is a serious matter that can lead to significant legal consequences, including being held in contempt of court. This […]
November 26, 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 […]
November 26, 2024

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 […]
October 24, 2024

The Omission of a Single Word Can Lead to a Will Being Contested

The contents of an “inelegant and very badly drafted” will were recently the subject of a dispute in the South Gauteng High Court, in the matter […]
October 24, 2024

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 […]
October 24, 2024

Navigating Subpoenas in Magistrates’ Courts: Part 1

People who have not studied law or have no prior knowledge of the law may be confused and uncertain when served with a legal document called […]
September 19, 2024

Registered antenuptial contracts vs agreements between spouses

The term ‘antenuptial contract’ can refer to either an informal contract or a contract complying with the formalities required by s 87 of the Deeds Registries […]
September 19, 2024

When can my employer convert my paid suspension to unpaid?

Generally, employees suspended during a disciplinary enquiry are entitled to their full salary. This suspension allows for a thorough investigation of the incident in the workplace […]
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