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Accounting for s 86(4) investments in trust financial records

Results from our inspections on trust accounting records highlighted that most firms in the legal profession and in practice do not record and maintain trust client ledgers for s 86(4) […]

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Exploring township residential property ownership in the current legal landscape

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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Presidential immunity: Trump v United States – a comparative discussion in respect of the application of presidential immunity in the South African legal justice system

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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The legal implications of unregistered customary marriages on the acquisition of immovable property: A conveyancing perspective

Customary marriages in South Africa are governed by the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998 (RCMA). Registration of customary marriages is provided for in s 4 of the […]

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Prioritising mental health in the legal profession

In April 2024, eNCA reported that a recent UNICEF report revealed that 60% of young South Africans have sought mental health assistance in the past year (eNCA ‘South Africa ranks […]

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What is the ‘doctrine’ of recent possession?

In Mosotho and Another v S (GP) (unreported case no A373/16 GP, 18-9-2017) (Mokoena AJ, Mudau J) the court at para 31 referred to S v Parrow 1973 (1) SA […]

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Implications and applications: Interpreting the parol evidence rule in contract law

By Karabo Orekeng A whole agreement clause provides that if a written document was intended to record a memorial of the contract, no evidence may be given of any earlier […]

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Maintaining judicial boundaries: The importance of adhering to the issues in pleadings

The Supreme Court of Appeal in National Director of Public Prosecutions v Zuma 2009 (2) SA 277 (SCA); 2009 (1) SACR 361 (SCA); 2009 (4) BCLR 393 (SCA); [2009] 2 […]

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A legal gap in pension interest regulation: Accrual of retirement benefits during divorce proceedings

This article discusses the unfortunate development in South Africa relating to married retirement fund members who are divorcing. It seeks to illustrate that the current legal framework allows these members […]

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Legal practitioner provides essential, practical and unique medico-legal recommendations to assist legal and health practitioners

Medico-Legal Aspects of Cerebral Palsy:  A Handbook for Legal and Healthcare Practitioners By RK Ramdass Cape Town: Juta (2024) 1st Edition Price: Print R 297 / eBook R 275 Pages: […]

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