Technology is steadily moving transactions away from paper and wet-ink signatures towards digital documents and electronic signing. Yet many processes in the South African legal profession remain firmly paper based….
Technology is steadily moving transactions away from paper and wet-ink signatures towards digital documents and electronic signing. Yet many processes in the South African legal profession remain firmly paper based….
The concept of what would be considered a ‘home’ in its nature is complex to interpret, it has a wide meaning and to an extent creates injustices such as unlawful…
The purchase of immovable property by unmarried couples is more than a property shared between them, but it represents a home in which they intend to build a life together….
A responsible provincial body overseeing road maintenance ought to put up warning signs if a stretch of road was known for having potholes, according to the judge dealing with a…
By Loraine Strydom. When I look back on more than two decades in the legal profession, there is one thing I wish I had experienced during the formative years of…
In the recent case of De Bruyn v Master of the High Court, Pretoria and Others (1338/2024) [2026] ZASCA 92 involving a deceased estate, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA)…
In Economic Freedom Fighters and Another v Speaker of the National Assembly and Others, the Constitutional Court held that rule 129I of the rules of the National Assembly was inconsistent…
Adventure tourism often promises unforgettable experiences, breathtaking landscapes, close encounters with wildlife, and the thrill of exploring unfamiliar terrain. But when something goes wrong, an important legal question arises: can…
Every reader will surely agree that South Africa’s Consumer Protection Act is aimed at doing just that: protecting South African consumers. So, what would the courts say about a company…
Protracted divorce proceedings frequently leave spouses vulnerable and uncertain, especially where disputes arise over the family home. A common question is whether a spouse may rely on their continued occupation therein until the finalisation of the divorce proceedings, even where the…