September 18, 2024
Antenuptial Contracts and Deceased Estates
When getting married out of community of property, either with or without accrual, it is vital that an antenuptial agreement be entered into as it regulates what happens to the…
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September 13, 2024
Testamentary Trusts – Minors and Inheritances
The utilisation of trusts is becoming more and more common. It is an effective manner of safeguarding an inheritance, especially where it comes to the inheritance of minor…
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September 5, 2024
The role & importance of Forensic Evidence in South African criminal cases
Forensic evidence has become an indispensable tool in modern criminal investigations, offering a scientific foundation for proving or disproving allegations in court. In South…
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August 30, 2024
Proving loss of support claims under the Road Accident Fund
The death of a breadwinner due to a road accident is often devastating for surviving dependents, bringing about not only emotional grief but also significant financial hardship. In…
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August 26, 2024
Forcing Arbitration: reading the Fine Print
In the course of business and day to day experience, disputes and differential opinions arise from all sorts of sources. Be they companies or persons, it is seldom that all…
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July 31, 2024
Can an owner cut down any tree on their property?
The National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No. 84 of 1998) is the fundamental law that administers tree felling in South Africa. The act establishes a framework for the conservation and…
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July 24, 2024
Property Donations in South Africa: Validity & Enforceability
The act of donating something is filled with benevolence and good intentions, it is often an act of charity, love or both. Nevertheless, donations must adhere to certain legal…
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July 17, 2024
Freedom of Expression – a duty to know what who is saying
The digital age allows a large world to be placed in the palm of your hand. The ease and magnitude to which consumers are gainful of information, news, headlines, events and,…
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July 9, 2024
The Engagement
In a civil marriage, the engagement, also referred to as a “promise to marry” can be seen as an agreement between two parties to marry each other on a determinable or specific…
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July 3, 2024
Restraint of Trade Enforcement in South Africa
In the dynamic landscape of South African commerce, the concept of restraint of trade plays a pivotal role in protecting business' interests while balancing their employees'…
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