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 […]
February 14, 2022

The cost of losing a legal battle

I recently sued someone who owes me R50,000. The Court found that the loan agreement was invalid and that the amount was not owed to me. The legal costs were subsequently awarded […]
September 12, 2018

REVENGE PORN ON THE RISE: LEGAL RECOURSE IN SOUTH AFRICA

In the digital era we find ourselves in – with the web, social media, smartphones and the ‘screenshot’ – it has become much easier for people […]
March 27, 2018

DETERMINING THE GROUNDS FOR INFORMED CONSENT

If a person gives consent without acknowledging, understanding and considering their rights beforehand, is their consent legal and permissible in court? In eviction proceedings, it is […]
August 5, 2016

ALTERNATIVES TO LITIGATION – THE NATIONAL CONSUMER TRIBUNAL

The advent of consumer protection in South Africa has brought with it various institutions that are working at full speed to ensure the rights of the […]
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