A responsible provincial body overseeing road maintenance ought to put up warning signs if a stretch of road was known for having potholes, according to the judge dealing with a…
A responsible provincial body overseeing road maintenance ought to put up warning signs if a stretch of road was known for having potholes, according to the judge dealing with a…
By Loraine Strydom. When I look back on more than two decades in the legal profession, there is one thing I wish I had experienced during the formative years of…
In the recent case of De Bruyn v Master of the High Court, Pretoria and Others (1338/2024) [2026] ZASCA 92 involving a deceased estate, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA)…
In Economic Freedom Fighters and Another v Speaker of the National Assembly and Others, the Constitutional Court held that rule 129I of the rules of the National Assembly was inconsistent…
Adventure tourism often promises unforgettable experiences, breathtaking landscapes, close encounters with wildlife, and the thrill of exploring unfamiliar terrain. But when something goes wrong, an important legal question arises: can…
Every reader will surely agree that South Africa’s Consumer Protection Act is aimed at doing just that: protecting South African consumers. So, what would the courts say about a company…
Protracted divorce proceedings frequently leave spouses vulnerable and uncertain, especially where disputes arise over the family home. A common question is whether a spouse may rely on their continued occupation therein until the finalisation of the divorce proceedings, even where the…
In a significant judgment delivered by the Western Cape Division of the High Court on 26 November 2025, the Court in Construction Company (Pty) Ltd v City of Cape Town and Others (2950/2024…
Can the previous registered owner of immovable property successfully rely on the Roman principle of fraus omnia vitiat, or “fraud unravels all”, which would entitle them to restitution of their property? This was the central legal question…
The law is clear on how a will must be signed and witnessed. One of the requirements for a valid will is that the testator must sign each page of the will with what is commonly known as a…
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