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Dog bites can land you behind bars: The high stakes of dog bite liability revealed

Dog bites and attacks, especially involving pit bulls, have been making headlines lately. Although this matter is nothing new and there is legislation regulating such cases, it is important to differentiate between the criminal and civil liabilities faced by …

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by Philip Venter

Possible legal consequences of wild animals roaming around the streets

Within the first month of the new year, there have been two tigers reported to have escaped from captivity and found to be roaming around freely on the streets. The first one was found and euthanised. By the time it was located, it had already seriously injured at least…

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by Mtho Maphumulo

Strict liability: Dog owners (and insurers) beware!

The prevalence of crime in South Africa prompts many home owners to have vicious dogs in the hope of safeguarding their property and deterring burglars....

by Willie van Wyk