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…