South Africa (SA), like many countries, faces numerous challenges in its judicial system, one of the most pressing being the backlog of criminal cases. The District Court, traditionally responsible for […]
Read moreThe South African criminal justice system is struggling with major issues, including high crime rates and slow case processing. These issues make it difficult to deliver justice effectively leading to […]
Read moreThe advantages to countries permitting, offering and even encouraging dual and multiple citizenships are numerous and prolific. Embracing such options aligns with democratic principles, upholds ethical standards and offers significant […]
Read moreThere has, recently, been a shift towards trade protectionism in the global economy due to numerous factors affecting economies. Of course, protectionism precedes the recent imposition of tariffs that have […]
Read moreThe lump sum death benefit payable by a pension or provident fund normally consists of two portions. The first portion represents the pension savings made up of the member and […]
Read moreThe background of Hart v Hart and Others [2025] 1 All SA 373 (WCC) is founded on Mr Hart’s second marriage to Mrs Hart, which marriage produced one son, and […]
Read moreIn the world of common law, reliance on precedent and case law is foundational. Legal principles established in past cases serve as guiding lights for courts tackling similar issues. The […]
Read moreA default judgment is a judgment brought against a party who has failed to defend an action. Our law makes provision for a default judgment under two circumstances. Default judgment […]
Read moreBy Nokuthula Ndlovu Mental health and well-being in educational institutions has garnered much attention lately. As tertiary institutions, colleges and universities face increasing demands for academic performance, emotional resilience and […]
Read moreIn the case of Sengadi v Tsambo; In Re: Tsambo [2019] 1 All SA 569 (GJ), the Supreme Court of Appeal made an incorrect application of the ubuntu principle, which […]
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