November 11, 2025

Criminal records and employment. Can your crimes be held against you?

A criminal record can significantly affect individuals seeking employment or those already employed. However, South African labour law balances employers’ legitimate interests with protections against unfair […]
November 7, 2025

Recognising Intimate Relationships: Civil Union Act and the Marriage Act

Within the South African context, our legal framework for recognising intimate relationships is unique. Our legislative framework offers various legislative pathways for couples to formalise their […]
November 7, 2025

High Court Validates Electronic Will of Late Constitutional Court Justice

In an important judgment that addresses the intersection of modern technology and traditional legal formalities, the Northern Cape High Court in Kimberley has ordered the Master […]
August 25, 2025

The Legal Recognition of Electronic Communications and Signatures under the ECTA

As digital technologies continue to evolve and integrate into everyday life, the application of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 (“ECTA”) has become […]
June 25, 2025

All Our Trustees Have Resigned. What Now?

What happens if all the trustees of a sectional title scheme resign? Who is then in control of the management, and who is entitled to continue […]
April 14, 2025

Claiming Ownership Through Acquisitive Prescription

One way to acquire property in South Africa is through acquisitive prescription. This method does not rely on the transfer of rights from a predecessor in […]
April 14, 2025

Understanding Restraints of Trade in South Africa: Legal Position and Practical Insights

A restraint of trade agreement is generally contained in a contract of employment. The purpose of such a restraint of trade clause is to protect businesses […]
April 14, 2025

What Role Do Homeowners’ Associations Play in Shared Developments?

Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) are a critical component of shared developments in South Africa, managing everything from noise levels to pet policies. While they offer many benefits, […]
March 10, 2025

Sale of Immovable Property from a Deceased Estate

When an executor has been appointed by the Master through the issuance of Letters of Executorship, their primary duty is to finalise the administration of the […]
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