Informed Consent: understanding your rights before Treatment and Surgery
One of the most critical aspects of receiving healthcare is informed consent,…
Remote Commissioning of Affidavits
In a number of recent cases there has been a question whether the commissioning…
Civil damages claim parallel to criminal charges – A simple guide
When an individual suffers harm due to someone else’s unlawful conduct, they…
Legal Consequences of Cohabitation in South Africa
Cohabitation, the act of living together without being legally married is…
The South African “Fifth Amendment” The Right not to be Compelled to give self-incriminating Evidence
Most of us have heard the American expression of “Pleading the Fifth”. This…
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) can best be defined as a manner for the…
Proving loss of support claims under the Road Accident Fund
Death Benefits and Loss of Support Claims under the Road Accident Fund The death…
Forcing Arbitration: reading the Fine Print
In the course of business and day to day experience, disputes and differential…
Property Donations in South Africa: Validity & Enforceability
The act of donating something is filled with benevolence and good intentions,…
Restraint of Trade Enforcement in South Africa
In the dynamic landscape of South African commerce, the concept of restraint of…