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Too high to work? Cannabis in the workplace

Enever v Barloworld Equipment South Africa, A Division of Barloworld South Africa (Pty) Ltd [2024] 6 BLLR 562 (LAC) Miss Bernadette Enever (the employee) commenced her employment at Barloworld Equipment […]

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The legal position of a cannabis-user employee in a strictly no use company

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and Others v Prince and Others 2018 (6) SA 393 (CC) It is public knowledge that South Africa is one of the countries that […]

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Customary marriages: A balance finally struck

JRM v VVC and Others (GP) (unreported case no 25007/2022, 10-6-2024) (Marumoagae AJ) An antenuptial contract in its literal meaning, is a marriage contract that is entered into by a […]

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Employment law update – What remedies are available to TES employees to enforce similar treatment?

In Bata SA (Pty) Ltd and Another v Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union obo Members and Others [2024] 8 BLLR 866 (LAC), Scribante Labour Consultants (Scribante) operated as […]

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Do we need a change in our Rules regarding default judgments in the High Court?

A 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 […]

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The case for personality and behavioural assessments in tertiary institutions: A preventive and screening measure

By 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 […]

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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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