What you should know about the new Property Practitioners Act
The long-awaited Property Practitioners Act finally came into effect this year…
Rights of a foreign parent with a child as a citizen of South Africa
A foreigner’s immigration status is determined by the relevant visa or…
Keeping things fair in the business race
The purpose of the Competition Act 89 of 1998(“the Act”) is to promote the…
Who is held responsible for payments lost due to cybercrime?
This is exactly what happened in Fourie v Van der Spuy and De Jongh Inc. and…
Immovable property ownership and spouses
INTRODUCTION When does a spouse who is entitled to receive a half share in…
Is depression a ground for discrimination?
In a matter of Legal Aid South Africa v Jansen, the Labour Appeal Court had to…
When does a defamation claim have merit?
The Bill of Rights as contained in the South African Constitution protects…
Maintenance claims from life partner’s estate
“Should a person who has shared her home and life with her deceased partner,…