Historically, South African law only recognised a civil marriage, generally perceived to be a ‘traditional Christian marriage’ as the only type of marriage worthy of legal recognition, to the total […]
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With the enactment of the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014 (LPA), a large number of legal practitioners have been admitted as attorneys and advocates – however, some of the […]
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By Simbongile Siyali and Nwabisa Sanda The question of whether interim orders are appealable is a complex one that has been subject to judicial interpretation over time. The landmark case […]
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Having a non-paying tenant vacate the leased premises sooner rather than later is the hope of every landlord. While the landlord might be impatient and not want to afford the […]
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Since the promulgation of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, our country has been declared to be a democratic state and in remedying the previous discrimination and […]
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Transparency and shareholder engagement are two of the cornerstones of proper corporate governance. It is crucial that a company’s affairs are managed in a manner that provides for transparency, accountability […]
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A testator may wish to provide in his last will and testament for the situation where a beneficiary is insolvent at the time of inheritance to prevent the inheritance from […]
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By Murendeni Raliphada The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is a global institution tasked with tackling money laundering, terrorist and proliferation financing. It was founded by the Group of Seven […]
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The dynamics of property ownership in South Africa’s (SA) townships, have evolved considerably over recent years. Investment in township properties is becoming increasingly profitable and rewarding, attracting more interest from […]
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By Marvin De Vos The South African Constitution does not directly discuss presidential immunity from criminal or civil prosecution. This question is best understood with reference to the United States’ […]
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