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Unveiling the intricacies of s 4(9) of the Recognition of Customary Marriage Act

Mgenge v Mokoena and Another [2023] 2 All SA 513 (GJ) The enactment of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998 (RCMA) was a significant move in affording […]

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Court dismisses viral strain dispute over regulatory non-compliance and factual disputes

Vetvax (Pty) Ltd Others v Registrar: Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies and Others (GP) (unreported case no 2023/039977, 12-3-2025) (Molopa-Sethosa J, Yacoob J et Raubenheimer AJ) The […]

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Employment law update – Damages for unfair discrimination

In Padayachee v Gauteng Department of Education [2025] 4 BLLR 428 (LC), a social worker was placed at a school from about 2013. When a new head of department was […]

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Legislating alternative dispute resolution in the criminal justice system

The 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 […]

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Multiple citizenships: Democratic, ethical and strategic imperatives

The 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 […]

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A need for single legislation governing foreign investments in the interests of national security

There 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 […]

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Under-settlement claims: A case of ‘please, may I have some more (compensation)?’

In the five years up to 31 December 2024, 5% of the claims reported to the Legal Practitioners Indemnity Insurance Fund NPC (LPIIF) were related to the under-settlement of Road […]

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Access to courts in South Africa: The complexities of concurrent jurisdiction

Access to justice is a fundamental constitutional right enshrined in s 34 of the Constitution. This provision guarantees every individual the right to have legal disputes resolved in a fair […]

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New liability standard for financial misconduct by law firm directors?

A recent judgment by the Gauteng Local Division of the High Court in Legal Practice Council v Louw and Others 2025 (1) SA 447 (GJ) has cast doubt on the […]

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The legal mind under siege: Why traditional thinking is failing lawyers

The legal profession is built on some of the sharpest minds in society. Individuals who excel in critical thinking, master complex problem-solving and navigate high-stakes negotiations with precision. Lawyers are […]

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