The test for foreseeability of harm
Editor’s note: the Plaintiff in this matter chose to sue in terms of common law (also termed as product liability ex delicto). The injured plaintiff
March 23, 2023
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Are you unhappy with your arbitration award?
By Sharusha Moodley A party who is dissatisfied with an arbitration award may seek to have it reviewed on limited grounds. It is important to
March 8, 2023
New Minimum Wage And the Earnings Threshold
The Earnings Threshold Effective from 1 April 2024 the earnings threshold will increase from R241 110.59 per annum (R20 092.54 per month) to R254 371.67
March 7, 2023
Failure to follow cancellation clauses in a contract.
A party who fails to follow a contractually prescribed termination procedure does so at its peril. In the Supreme Court of Appeal (‘SCA’) case of
March 7, 2023
Customary marriage followed by a civil marriage to a second wife
A client asked if a man can’t marry a woman according to customary law and then later marry someone else in a civil ceremony. The
February 22, 2023
CCTV cameras and harassment
A client asked if he could lay a criminal charge against a neighbour because her CCTV camera points directly at his bedroom window and invades
January 13, 2023
South African Insurance Law
The insurance industry in South Africa is one of the most complex and regulated industries in the country. There are several different laws and regulations
December 14, 2022
Co-owing your house
A client asked what she should do about a house she and her life partner bought together. There is a bond over the property, and
December 8, 2022
What is the effect of a marriage contract when an African couple marry traditionally and then has a civil ceremony?
In South Africa, African couples often have a dual marriage – they have a customary wedding ceremony followed later by a white wedding in front
December 8, 2022
When can a settlement agreement be made a court order?
A party’s marriage was shaky, and the husband asked us if they could enter into an agreement recording their marriage’s proprietary and other consequences should
December 8, 2022
Understanding Vicarious Liability in South African Law
Imagine your employee crashes your company car while running a personal errand during work hours, and the victim sues your business. Is it fair for
December 8, 2022
Noise nuisance and religion
When does the Islamic ‘Call to Prayer’ constitute a noise nuisance? The SCA in Madrasah Taleemuddeen Islamic Institute v Ellaurie [2022] ZASCA 160 at [11]-[19] heard
November 30, 2022