Conducting oneself with integrity is of utmost importance in the provision of security services. Transparency and truthfulness are of such cardinal importance in this area of work that employees are…
Conducting oneself with integrity is of utmost importance in the provision of security services. Transparency and truthfulness are of such cardinal importance in this area of work that employees are…
A recent high court judgment has cast the spotlight on an ever-developing aspect of family law that affects all those married out of community of property with the exclusion of the accrual system. Spouses who conclude an…
Customary marriages in South Africa remain a source of legal disputes, especially when they overlap with civil marriages, inheritance, and the validity of wills. A recent case before the Supreme…
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…