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Defamation on social media: A Case Study of Hartland v APC Marketing
Explore a notable case of defamation on social media as the Western Cape High Court intervenes, prohibiting a roofing contractor from making defamatory statements and
The automatic loss of South African citizenship after gaining citizenship in another country
In a recent case heard by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), the DA brought an application on behalf of South African citizens who lost
The Govendor Case: Validity of Electronic Contracts in SA Law
The Govendor Case: Validity of Electronic Contracts in SA Law Electronic Signatures: Recognized as Legally Binding in South African Law Explore the effect of electronic
Frequently asked questions about divorces in South Africa
Q: WHAT IS A DIVORCE IN SOUTH AFRICA? A: A divorce in South Africa refers to the legal dissolution of a marriage by
Concourt Rules Sections of PAIA and Tax Administration Act Unconstitutional
Concourt Rules Sections of PAIA and Tax Administration Act Unconstitutional: SARS Must Grant Access to Former President Zuma’s Tax Records In 2019, Warren Thompson, a
Does the obligation to continue paying spousal maintenance persist when an ex-spouse starts cohabitating with a new partner?
By Sasha Kadish Spousal maintenance refers to the financial support provided by one spouse to the other following a divorce to enable the financially disadvantaged
Deregistering a Trust: Process and Requirements for Termination
What are the legal requirements to deregister a Trust? Termination of a trust can occur through various means, such as legal operation, achievement of trust
Employment Equity Amendment Act 2022: Key Changes Impacting South African Employers
By Sharusha Moodley On April 14, 2023, the Employment Equity Amendment Act 4 of 2022 (EEA Amendment) came into effect, bringing significant changes to South
Remedies when a party dissipates assets pending a divorce.
By Sasha Kadish What is an accrual calculation in a divorce? An accrual calculation refers to the process of determining a monetary claim made by
Does an illegitimate child have a claim against his late father’s estate?
A client asked: “I am an illegitimate child and my father passed away. Can I claim from his estate”? In South Africa, the rights of