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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 about that person to a third party. Examples of defamation may include statements made to and…

Provided By GoLegal

by Philip Venter

Jurisdiction of the court

A recent judgment in Eco Trades (Pty) Ltd v Trustees of the Pauw and Pavonia Trusts provides some insight when considering jurisdiction in bringing matters before the court. The matter was an application for vindicatory relief by way of motion proceedings. Background…

Provided By SchoemanLaw Inc

by Msizi Mhlongo

Understanding anti-dissipation measures in divorce proceedings

An anti-dissipation measure refers to a legal directive designed to prevent an individual from liquidating or concealing assets during divorce proceedings. The Matrimonial Property Act...

by Msizi Mhlongo

The rotten apple at work – Intolerable employees

Employment relationships in South Africa are perceived as difficult at the best of times. If things go “pear shaped” and a disciplinary hearing follows suit,...

by Nicolene Schoeman-Louw

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

Understanding court-ordered costs in South Africa: A comprehensive guide

Introduction In the realm of litigation, the issue of costs can often be as crucial as the outcome of the case itself. Understanding how costs are...

by SchoemanLaw Inc

Can a single swear word lead to legal trouble? Exploring the importance of context

One of the critical characteristics of any language is also one of the most controversial: the use of swear words. In the South African culture,...

by Philip Venter

Medical malpractice claims for blindness in infants

Medical malpractice claims for blindness in infants, especially due to the eye disease known as retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), are one of the most common...

by DSC Attorneys

Unfair dismissal of elderly: Seokwane v Bidvest Prestige Cleaning Services

Introduction: In South Africa, laws prohibit unfair discrimination in employment based on age. However, certain provisions allow for fair dismissal upon reaching the normal or agreed...

unfair dismissal

A lawyer ‘dodges a bullet’ after having relied on non-existent ChatGPT cases in court papers!

In a judgment of 20 February 2024, by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, a lawyer who had relied on case law generated by ChatGPT...

by Mtho Maphumulo

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