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
A client asked: “I would like to request your assistance regarding how third-party insurance works. My neighbour’s car reversed into my parked car in the
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
This article examines the case of Pillay and Another v Moonsamy and Another heard in the Kwazulu-Natal High Court, Durban. Introduction to Encroachment Law Encroachment
In South African law, the recusal of a judge refers to the process by which a judge is disqualified from presiding over a case due
Legal conflicts can be complex, time-consuming, and emotionally draining. Traditional litigation is often considered the go-to method for resolving disputes, but it can be costly,
Question: How does compounding for certain minor offences work in South Africa? Answer: In respect of section 341 of the Criminal Procedure Act, the process
