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RAF loss of support claims: Latest cap and example pay-outs

Subject to specific limitations, the Road Accident Fund (RAF) compensates direct dependants of breadwinners who have died in road accidents that they weren’t solely responsible for causing. This can provide close family with much-needed funds. Since 2008, a …

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Consequences of failure to exhaust internal remedies under CPA

Introduction In the case of Makadu v NTT Volkswagen [2024] ZANCHC 52, the court dealt with the issues of defective goods and the exhaustion of internal...

internal remedies

In-person commissioning: An outdated inconvenience awaiting parliamentary intervention

In today’s fast-paced digital world, legislation often struggles to keep up with the rapid advancements in technology. An example of such legislation is the Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act, 16 of 1963 (“the Act”). The Act requires that oaths …

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by Jean-Paul Rudd

Unhappy with an independently chaired disciplinary hearing?

Employer options In employment law, disputes that arise from disciplinary hearings can be intricate and heated. Many employers opt to hire independent chairpersons to prevent the...

by Nicolene Schoeman-Louw

Legal battle over towed vehicle ends in favour of insurer

A judgment from the High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division, Mthatha, serves as a timely reminder that a lien (right of retention) can...

by Jean-Paul Rudd

Recognising the value of homemaking and career sacrifices: Navigating maintenance claims

Introduction In the realm of family law, maintenance claims can extend beyond financial considerations, encompassing the significant contributions made by individuals who have dedicated their time...

Former President Jacob Zuma is not qualified to stand for election

Constitutional Court declares that former President Jacob Zuma is not qualified to stand for election, to the National Assembly. On Monday, 20 May 2024, the Constitutional...

by Jac Marais and Thandiwe Seboletswe

Embracing alternative dispute resolution in estate disputes

Introduction Estate disputes often involve sensitive issues like a testator’s mental capacity, undue influence, ambiguities in a will, or family maintenance claims. These disputes can cause...

estate disputes

Approaching the courts for an interdict for looming defamation: FAQs and tips

A common threat to South Africans is defamation to one’s reputation. Defamation involves causing harm to a person’s reputation, usually by making a defamatory statement...

by Philip Venter

When time runs out: A court’s take on the timely assessment of insurance claims

Policyholders and insurers alike should take note of a judgment recently handed down in the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Johannesburg. The case concerned...

by Jean-Paul Rudd

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