What Do Paternity Lawyers Do?
Paternity, or determining fatherhood legally, is a complicated and usually emotionally charged area of the law. In South Africa, paternity lawyers are viewed as...
Constitutional Court decides in State Information Technology Agency SOC Limited/Gijima Holdings case
The Constitutional Court this week handed down judgment in a matter that will be of interest to parties who contract with state owned companies. On 27...
Fiduciary-related court case summaries by FISA
The Fiduciary Institute of Southern Africa (FISA) has developed an extensive archive of court case summaries relating to fiduciary matters. The summaries are written...
‘Disgraceful’ conduct of State Attorney to be reported to minister of justice
Judge Roland Sutherland, Deputy Judge President of Gauteng, says he is reporting “disgraceful” conduct by the State Attorney to the Minister of Justice.
The matter...
Are agreements in restraint of trade enforceable?
By John Saner SC, author of “Agreements in Restraint of Trade in South African Law” Prescription in South African Law and Medical Malpractice in...
Equitable and fair reinstatement of a credit agreement
In March 2005, Ms Nkata purchased a property in Durbanville, (the “property”). To do so she obtained mortgage finance from FirstRand Bank Limited, (the...
Estate adverts need not appear on the same day in the Government Gazette
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MASTER DIRECTIVE 1 OF 2020
Dated 3rd August 2020
1. PURPOSE
Various large newspaper groups have indicated that they will soon discontinue printed...
Court case on unworthiness to inherit – Smit v Master of the High Court,...
The applicant (Z) is the widow of a murdered wine farmer (S) who was shot and killed in the dining room of the house...
Online Vigilantism and the Law
Batman. Superman. Iron Man. What do all of these characters have in common? We have all sat in our comfy seats at the movie...
Assist With Will and also Benefit ?
Mr Van Heerden had been in poor health and called on a friend to help him draft a will, which had a schedule of...
South Africa POPIA: Portal for Registration of Information Officers is now live
The Information Regulator has recently launched its online portal for registration of Information Officers and Deputy Information Officers. Organisations are encouraged to complete the...
Demand to Lift Lockdown and Invalidate the NCC
For Attention:The Office of the PresidentThe Honourable Cyril Ramaphosa Via Email: presidentrsa@presidency.gov.za
The Spokesperson for the PresidencyKhusela Dikokhusela@presidency.gov.za
The Minister of HealthThe Honourable Dr. Zweli Mkhizeminister@health.gov.za
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