In a judgment that highlights the importance of exhausting internal remedies before seeking judicial review of an administrative action, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) delivered a unanimous decision in…
In a judgment that highlights the importance of exhausting internal remedies before seeking judicial review of an administrative action, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) delivered a unanimous decision in…
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) handed down a judgment reaffirming that South African courts will not hesitate to pierce the veneer of a trust when it is abused as…
Many people believe that leaving a will behind prevents family disputes. In most cases this is true. A properly executed will provides clarity and ensures that the deceased’s wishes are…
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…