LITIGATION ARTICLES
Is a Restraint of Trade Enforceable in South Africa If You Never Signed One?
Written by Roy Bregman, admitted attorney with over 51 years’ experience in employment and commercial law. Last updated: 21 July 2026 Key Takeaways • A
Vicarious Liability in South Africa: When Is an Employer Responsible for an Employee’s Actions?
Written by Roy Bregman, admitted attorney with over 51 years’ experience in employment law and civil litigation. Last updated: 4 July 2026 | Bregman Moodley
Is a Promise to Renew My Lease Legally Binding in South Africa?
Written by Roy Bregman, an admitted attorney with over 51 years’ experience in commercial and property law Last updated: June 2026 Key Takeaways A lease
When Does a Legal Claim Expire in South Africa? Prescription Explained in Plain English
Written by Roy Bregman, admitted attorney with over 51 years’ experience in litigation and debt recovery. Last updated: 6 August 2026. Key Takeaways • Most
Defamation in South Africa: What You Need to Know Before You Act
Written by Roy Bregman, admitted attorney with over 51 years’ experience in defamation and reputation law. Last updated: June 2026 Key Takeaways Defamation is
Landmark SCA Ruling: Social Media Defamation Law in South Africa – Harman v Strydom Explained
Written by Roy Bregman, admitted attorney with over 51 years’ experience in South African civil litigation and social media law. Introduction: Understanding the Limits of
Naming and Shaming on Social Media: South African Defamation Law Explained
Learn how South African law treats defamation on social media, including key legal principles, real court cases, and practical advice for individuals and businesses. Written
Cybercrime in EFT Payments: Who Bears the Risk When Fraud Strikes?
Written by Roy Bregman, admitted attorney with over 51 years’ experience in commercial litigation and contract law. Learn more about Roy’s expertise. The recent Supreme Court
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
Personal Injury Claims: Understanding Duty of Care, Negligence, and Contributory Negligence in Public Liability Cases
A discussion of Stephens v Minister of Police (21884/2017) [2025] ZAWCHC 72 (28 February 2025). Introduction to Legal Principles In personal injury cases, several legal
POPIA Compliance in Legal Defence: Balancing Surveillance Evidence and Privacy Rights in South Africa
#POPIA #PrivacyLaw #SurveillanceEvidence #LegalDefense #DataProtection #SouthAfricanLaw” The case of De Jager v Netcare Limited (2025) addresses critical questions about privacy rights, surveillance evidence, and corporate accountability under