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
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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
Vicarious liability
Vicarious liability is “Liability assigned to an employer or other principal for his agent’s or employee’s acts performed in the course of employment or other
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
The legal effect of marriages between foreign same-sex couples that marry in South Africa
A person’s domicile is the country where they live or intend to live permanently. Our robust Constitution has long since recognised same-sex marriages in South
November 23, 2022
Employment Law in South Africa
The implementation of labour laws in South Africa is a relatively new development. The need arose from the imbalance of power that has traditionally been
November 17, 2022
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