Ageing is privilege denied to many. However, it is unfortunately accompanied by mental and/or physical decline. This decline leads to vulnerability. The court, as a guardian of the vulnerable, has…
Ageing is privilege denied to many. However, it is unfortunately accompanied by mental and/or physical decline. This decline leads to vulnerability. The court, as a guardian of the vulnerable, has…
Ever wondered if a body may be exhumed for the purposes of a paternity test? Probably not – though a recent case heard by the high court yields an interestingly…
Citizenship goes to the core of a person’s identity and their sense of belonging. However, the legal status of citizenship plagued many South Africans, sometimes even unbeknown to them, as…
Doing business with family members can be a double-edged sword. On the one end, there is shared trust and understanding which creates a strong foundation. On the other, there may…
In a significant judgment of Muller N.O. and Another v Cultigrain (Pty) Ltd 2025 JDR 1190 WCC, delivered by high court on 17 March 2025, the legal consequences of asset…
Our modern legal system consists of building-blocks of concepts and pieces of knowledge that have been passed down, developed and amended throughout the ages. It is common consensus in the…
It has been said that “grandparents are as necessary to a child’s growth as vitamins”. Many households rely on grandparents to provide invaluable support in raising and caring for their…
Sometimes the courts can go for months without hearing any restraint of trade cases. And then, suddenly, there’s a flood – at least three decisions so far this year, all…
A recent case heard by the high court offers valuable insights into understanding firstly, the implications of a mandate signed with an estate agent, and secondly, how to determine who…
Factions often arise within groups, communities, or organisations, particularly when financial or other benefits are at stake. However, laws and regulations exist to manage such situations, ensuring that they are…