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Dissolution of Customary Marriages and the Effect on Subsequent Civil Marriages: Key Insights from a Recent High Court Judgment
Discover how South African law treats the dissolution of customary marriages and the impact on subsequent civil marriages, with insights from a landmark 2025 High
Can a Court Overturn an Immigration Decision Without a Review Application?
A discussion of Ngiriyabandi v Border Management Authority of South Africa (2025) Written by Roy Bregman, admitted attorney with over 51 years’ experience in administrative
Legal Requirements for Cancelling a Credit Agreement: Insights from Mbombi v BMW Financial Services
Introduction: Legal Framework for Cancelling Credit Agreements When a creditor cancels a credit agreement due to the consumer’s failure to meet payment obligations, it must
Customary Law Adoption and Succession: The Importance of Following Proper Procedures – Insights from Tshali v Nandi (2025)
Case Law Discussion: Tshali and Another v Nandi and Others Introduction: Legal Principles in Customary Law Adoption Customary law plays a significant role in the
Understanding Social Media and Cyberbullying in South Africa
Please note: We do not claim any credit for the following article, which was generated by artificial intelligence. What is social media/cyberbullying? Cyberbullying is
What Happens if a Beneficiary Dies Before the Testator, Renounces or Is Disqualified? Understanding Section 2C of South Africa’s Wills Act
A client recently asked: “My father left his estate to his three children (my siblings and me). One of my siblings died before my father.
Recognition and Posthumous Registration of Customary Marriages in South Africa
A frequent question asked by widows in South Africa is: “Can I still register my customary marriage if my husband has passed away?” The answer
Constitutional Court Declares Law on Automatic Loss of Citizenship Unconstitutional in Landmark Ruling
A discussion of Democratic Alliance v Minister of Home Affairs and Another CCT184/23 Previously South African citizens lost citizenship automatically if they voluntarily acquired citizenship
How Do I Remove a Prescribed Adverse Listing from a Credit Bureau?
Many people are shocked to discover that they’ve been listed negatively by a bank at the credit bureaus, especially when the debt in question is
Understanding Personal Injury Claims: Duty of Care, Negligence & Contributory Negligence
Introduction Personal injury claims arise when someone is harmed due to another party’s actions or negligence but understanding how these cases are decided can be