Introduction Parenting plans are a key tool in South African family law, designed to protect children’s well-being when their parents separate. These plans are based
Introduction: The Evolution of Inheritance Rights for Cohabiting Partners In South Africa, the legal rights of life partners—both same-sex and opposite-sex—to inherit from a deceased
This article discusses the judgment in the case of Munetsi v Madhuyu and Another handed down by the Western Cape High Court in August 2024.
Introduction When two individuals decide to get married, one of the key financial decisions they face is whether to enter into a marriage with an
Introduction The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) recently delivered a significant judgment in the case of VJ v VJ and Another (258/2023) [2024] ZASCA 92.
Introduction In contract law, “rouwkoop” and “penalty clauses” serve different purposes, and it’s important to understand their distinct functions to avoid legal pitfalls. This summary
Introduction In the realm of international commerce and litigation, the enforcement of foreign judgments plays a crucial role in ensuring that legal decisions made abroad
Introduction The case of Africa Online Operations (Mauritius) Limited v Scanlon and Others has emerged as a landmark decision by the Constitutional Court of South
Introduction Understanding the legal implications of marriage, particularly when it involves parties from different countries, can be complex. In South Africa, the law that governs
Introduction: When engaging in property transactions in South Africa, the spotlight typically falls on essential contract terms such as party capacity, property description, and purchase
Introduction to the Legal Principles A landlord’s tacit hypothec is a common law form of real security that allows landlords to claim movable property of
A discussion of Krohne (Pty) Ltd v Strategic Fuel Fund Association (476/2023) [2024] ZASCA 99 (14 June 2024) Introduction This article discusses a legal dispute