May 2023

Can practitioners ‘improve’ legislation where the statutory enactments do not afford a remedy?

South African insolvency law is unfaltering in its resolve – with a prima facie rule – that business rescue practitioners may only implement those business-rescue plans adopted by creditors in […]

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ChatGPT: Exploring the risks of unregulated AI in South Africa

ChatGPT is a technological breakthrough like no other. Even though the technology has been around for a long time the latest innovation of generative artificial intelligence (AI) exploded onto the […]

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The evolution of digital signatures: Does wet ink still hold water in the sale of immovable property?

By Stefan Le Roux and Celine Bakker When the Alienation of Land Act 68 of 1981 (ALA) was drawn up in 1981, the question as to what could possibly be […]

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Young leader envisages a legal profession that will account to its members

In this series of feature articles, we will be focusing on young legal practitioners who want to be a part of change, who are vocal and passionate about the transformation […]

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Are women still disadvantaged when it comes to s 7(3)(a) of the Divorce Act?

This article is a response to the article by the legal practitioner and Associate Professor Clement Marumoagae (the author) titled ‘Is the divorce court’s discretion to transfer assets as per […]

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Calibrations and concentrations: Misconceptions of breath alcohol testing in the workplace

Alcohol is a socially acceptable substance with well-known sensory, motor, and intellectual impairment abilities. Blood and breath alcohol concentrations are carefully regulated throughout South Africa (SA), in the public domain, […]

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People and practices – May 2023

Compiled by Shireen Mahomed Garlicke & Bousfield Inc in La Lucia has three new appointments. DSC Attorneys in Cape town has three promotions. Mncedisi Ndlovu & Sedumedi Attorneys in Johannesburg […]

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The Law Reports – May 2023

March 2023 (2) South African Law Reports (pp 1 – 319); March 2023 (1) South African Criminal Law Reports (pp 235 – 242) This column discusses judgments as and when […]

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Getting to the ‘soul’ of trademark infringement

Golden Fried Chicken (Pty) Ltd v Vlachos and Another (SCA) (unreported case no 497/2021, 3-11-2022) (Gorven JA (Petse AP, Makgoka and Mabindla-Boqwana JJA and Basson AJA concurring)) The mark/phrase ‘soul’ […]

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You lied on your resume and got the job – what now?

Umgeni Water v Naidoo and Another [2023] 1 All SA 857 (KZP) By Phumzile Penelope Ziqubu Many job requirements require a specific qualification to ensure that candidates meet the profession’s […]

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