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Constitutional Court changes the Divorce Act

On 10 October 2023 the Constitutional Court of South Africa confirmed the Pretoria High Court Order. It was declared that Section 7(3)(a) of the Divorce Act is inconsistent with the Constitution and invalid to the extent that the provision limits the operation of…

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by Shani van Niekerk

Requirements for withholding pension funds from a member

Introduction to the Pension Funds Act: The Pension Funds Act plays a crucial role in safeguarding pension benefits, aiming to prevent individuals from relying solely on...

In the spotlight: JSE censure decision under scrutiny

On 5 September 2023, a noteworthy legal judgment emerged from the Gauteng Division of the High Court of South Africa, situated in Johannesburg. The case centered around an individual sanctioned by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (“JSE”) for transgressing various…

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by Jean-Paul Rudd

Guardians of the galaxy… The needs & requirements of minor children

The needs and requirements of minor children are a vast galaxy of intricate concepts regulated by a minor child’s guardian. In terms of the South African...

by Shani van Niekerk

South African law: The various cost order types

Introduction The question of costs is fundamental in South African legal processes as it decides who is accountable for paying the costs incurred during litigation. A...

by Celeste Snyders

Insight into seeking interim maintenance through Rule 43/58

Introduction When couples go through contested divorce proceedings, the process can often be prolonged, leading to financial hardships for one of the parties involved. To alleviate...

by Robyn Shepherd

The ticking clock of justice: Understanding prescription in medical malpractice claims

Prescription refers to the extinguishment of a legal claim or the loss of a right to take legal action due to the passage of time....

by Jean-Paul Rudd

Forfeiture and divorce

Introduction In South Africa, the default position of a marriage is “in community of property,” meaning that spouses share joint ownership of assets acquired during the...

by Robyn Shepherd

Could a parent in a joint care agreement relocate within SA without the co-parent’s permission?

Our society faces an interesting dilemma when considering parental rights and a minor child’s best interest. On the one hand, both parents are considered equal...

by Philip Venter

Divorce and the fork in the road to freedom

Aiming for the unopposed divorce You’ve tried your best. You’ve done what you can. Sometimes, it is just not going to work. It’s time to get...

by Michael Visser

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