Under section 47 of the Administration of Estates Act No. 66 of 1965 (“the Act”), an executor may sell the property of the deceased, unless it is contrary to the…
Under section 47 of the Administration of Estates Act No. 66 of 1965 (“the Act”), an executor may sell the property of the deceased, unless it is contrary to the…
Introduction The decision in Jaftha was a watershed that imposed new constitutional checks on execution proceedings against residential immovable property. Among other things, the judgment established the broad principle that…
Introduction Many ambitious young people pack up, leave their hometowns, and flock to tertiary institutions across the country in search of not only a good education but also the experience…
Introduction A phenomenon that has taken the world by storm is the emergence of language models like ChatGPT. In the quick and ever-changing landscape of technology, artificial intelligence (“AI”) continues…
Introduction The Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 (“BCEA”) provides that every employee is entitled to sick leave. Further, where an employee is absent from work for more…
Introduction The law in South Africa allows any person to represent themselves at legal proceedings, as is in keeping with each person’s constitutional right to a fair trial. Our…
Served on security guard at complex In the matter Sibeko v Shackleton Credit Management (Pty) Ltd and Another (3664/2015) [2022] ZAGPJHC 1036, the applicant (Sibeko) sought a rescission of a…
Facts Driven by allegations that former President Jacob Zuma (Zuma) had failed to disclose income sources and evaded tax during his presidency, Mr Warren Thompson (Thompson), a financial journalist employed…
To make meaningful change in any country, the government needs to spearhead and support the proposed changes. For the ordinary citizen looking to contribute to large-scale social change, the possibility…
The obligation to pay maintenance is an important legal duty placed on all individuals who have dependants, such as former spouses and children. This obligation is enforced via the Maintenance…