Written by Roy Bregman, an admitted attorney with over 51 years’ experience in neighbour law and property disputes. Last updated: 31 August 2026 · Bregman
Introduction: In the case of University of Pretoria v Roger and Others, the University of Pretoria (“the University”) initiated legal proceedings to address the noise
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
By Dean Brainin With over 500 golf courses across South Africa, living on or within close range to a golf course has become relatively normal, with
If a landowner causes damage to the land and buildings of his neighbour through excavations on her property, does the neighbour have a right to
Shakespeare said in The Tempest (2:2), “Misery acquaints a man with strange bedfellows.” When we live side by side in high density complexes it’s inevitable
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It is a common saying, especially in the United States, that good fences make for good neighbours. This is still true in South Africa, even
Disputes surrounding boundary walls in residential and commercial areas are one of the most controversial topics facing homeowners. These relate to the location of the
The sensible thing to do is to chat to your neighbour, over a cup of tea, and explain that the dog is preventing your baby