On what was a seemingly normal day after school, Mrs Roets was at the field watching her child at sports practice when, as she was walking, she fell into a…
Justice of the Peace and Commissioners of Oath Act The effect of the regulations governing the administration of an oath or affirmation (the “regulations”) promulgated in terms of the Justices…
An essential part of the process of administering a deceased estate in South Africa entails the issuing of a legal document by the relevant Master of the High Court (“Master”),…
Over the last two centuries trusts have become an important feature in the areas of financial and estate planning. After the British annexation of the Cape Colony in 1806 a…
In the matter of Hamze Trading (Pty) Ltd v Alf’s Tippers CC (20955/2022) [2024] ZAGPJHC 1696, Hamze Tading (Pty) Ltd sought a recission of a judgment granted by default against…
When bringing disputes before a court of law, it is crucial that the correct court is approached to adjudicate the dispute. The court must have jurisdiction, failing which the other…
Due for annual leave? Don’t even think about storing it up for a rainy day. A new judgment from the labour court stresses that taking a break every year is…
Can an employer refuse or retract an offer of employment It is a common misconception that individuals with criminal records face permanent barriers to employment, indeed, in various instances individuals…
In the City of Cape Town v Various Occupiers and Another (21101/2022) [2024] ZAWCHC 173, handed down on 18 June 2024, concerns the rights of some of the most vulnerable…
Our legal system has long been plagued with the question of whether a tax court is a court of law or an administrative body, and subsequently, who is authorised to…
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