There must be an end to litigation. This is a fundamental doctrine in South African law and has been reiterated by our judiciary in numerous cases. But what happens when a litigant refuses to abide…
There must be an end to litigation. This is a fundamental doctrine in South African law and has been reiterated by our judiciary in numerous cases. But what happens when a litigant refuses to abide…
A night out at a well-known wine farm restaurant in Stellenbosch turned into a medical emergency and a legal battle after a patron swallowed a sharp, needle-like object after ingesting…
When faced with the devastating reality of a loved one being injured and left in a vegetative state, you may wonder what legal remedies are available to you. In June…
It’s flu season; fevers are making the rounds, and medicine sales are on the rise. That said, do you read the labels of the medication you consume? If not, beware…
For centuries, there was no formal retirement age. The first formal retirement age was introduced by President Truman of the United States of America after the Second World War to…
Following the budget speech by the Minister of Finance, as of 1 April 2025, no transfer duty is to be paid on immovable property transactions that fall below the threshold…
Our courts have determined that an occupant who has made improvements — whether useful, necessary, or luxurious — could in certain circumstances have a claim to retain possession until those…
Most recently, the SCA considered an appeal concerning a payment made to Pick ‘n Pay by attorneys on behalf of their franchisee, pursuant a sale of business agreement. In the…
To Draft or Not to Draft: non-compliance and condonation under the Wills Act 7 of 1953 In South Africa, section 2(1)(a) of the Wills Act (“the Act”) lays down strict…
Time after time the courts must deal with cases where someone dies intestate, leaving family and friends to guess at what the deceased person intended to happen to their estate….