Deceased Estates – Removing an executor from office

When someone dies the deceased estate is reported to the Master of the High Court (“the Master”) and the administration conducted by the executor or masters’ representative as the case may be. Where the executor is not performing these duties to the required standard,…

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by Hamlet Heneke

Cabinet appeals High Court decision on COVID-19 regulations

Cabinet has decided to appeal the recent North Gauteng High Court decision that declared COVID-19 levels 4 and 3 lockdown regulations unconstitutional and invalid. In a statement following a Virtual Cabinet Meeting on 4 June 2020, cabinet indicated that, “after…

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The perfect storm for RAF defendant attorneys

On February 18th 2020, Collins Letsoalo (acting Chief Executive of the Road Accident Fund) shook the personal injury world when he sent letters to panel...

by Taurus Capital

COVID-19 and its potential effect on divorce proceedings and maintenance

Introduction Amongst everything else, Covid-19 appears to have a negative impact on marital relationships as well, in the spate of what has been the trend everywhere...

by Hamlet Heneke

Types of courts in South Africa

We offer a simple overview of the types of courts in South Africa, together with details of which courts may be involved in hearing personal...

by DSC Attorneys

Juta provides free access to Covid-19 updates

Certainty in an uncertain time Juta and Company is providing free access to COVID-19 Legislation updates, categorised in an understandable manner so that you are kept...

by Juta

A simple guide to legal costs in South Africa

We offer a straightforward guide to the different types of legal costs in South Africa, including whether you’ll recover the costs if you win your...

by DSC Attorneys

The persistent and the vexatious – The ersatz litigant

It is a tale as old as time if you are an ersatz litigator – you lose once, you try again, regardless of merit and...

by At van Rooy and Izaan Kuschke

Can a court hear evidence via video conferencing?

In the matter of MK and TRANSNET LTD t/a PORTNET, heard by the Kwazulu-Natal Local Division of the High Court under case number A105/2004, Mbatha...

by Roy Bregman

Can a court hear evidence via video conferencing?

Children born out of wedlock – The rights of the biological father

If you were to ask the average person on the street who they think should make decisions on behalf of a child born out of...

by Wesley Scheepers

Children born out of wedlock – The rights of the biological father

Reckless trading, fraud, contraventions and the onus on business rescue practitioners

In a recent Pretoria High Court matter, Chetali Gupta, wife of one of the well-known Gupta brothers, brought a special motion proceeding against five respondents,...

by Colin Strime

Reckless trading, fraud, contraventions and the onus on business rescue practitioners

Can I sue if my child is injured at school?

Parents send their children to school with a reasonable expectation that they will be just about as safe as they would be at home. After...

by DSC Attorneys

Constitutional Court grants life-long anonymity for children in criminal proceedings

In the matter of Centre for Child Law & Others v Media24 Limited & Others CCT 261/18, the Constitutional Court considered an application by the...

by Pieter Conradie and Anja Hofmeyr

Constitutional Court grants life-long anonymity for children in criminal proceedings

Fake qualifications can lead to large claims for damages

Employers are increasingly finding that employees, particularly those in senior management roles, have misrepresented their expertise, skills, experience and most importantly their qualifications. To curb...

by Thato Matloko and Neil Coetzer

Fake qualifications can lead to large claims for damages

Investor’s remorse: Can you take action against your investment broker for a failed investment?

You’ve had a successful career. In fact, you’ve worked hard enough to set yourself up for an early retirement. A trusted investment broker approaches you...

by Roxanne Webster