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Ending corporal punishment in schools – implementing a Constitutional Court order 24 years later

Centre for Child Law and Others v South African Council for Educators and Others (SCA) (unreported case no 1289/2022, 8-4-2024) (Tolmay AJA (Nicholls, Mbatha and Mothle JJA and Mbhele AJA […]

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The well-being of the primary caregiver of a child, as a child’s right

MH v OT 2023 (3) SA 159 (WCC) In the case of MH v OT, the High Court made it clear that the child’s right to live in a happy […]

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Employment law update – Is awarding reinstatement discretionary?

In Pinn v CCI Call Centre (Pty) Ltd and Others [2024] 4 BLLR 422 (LC), the employee referred an unfair dismissal dispute against CCI Call Centre (the company). After having […]

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Safeguarding the perception on the legal profession – explicit and implicit expectations of clients

Legal services fall within the professional services industry. A professional services industry ‘refers to any business, department, or individual whose core output is a service or expertise rather than a […]

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Validity of mine closure plans approved prior to the introduction of the One Environmental System

Given the need to phase out fossil fuel based mining activities due to climate change related commitments the clash between the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) and the […]

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The untold dilemma of loss of support RAF claims in customary marriages

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is a statutory board enacted in terms of the Road Accident Fund Act 56 of 1996. The board was established to offer compensation for any […]

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South African economic trends and workplace mental health: Employer-employee responsibilities

By Kyle Bester and Prof Nombulelo Mabeka The economy from a global perspective has undergone multiple shifts, this includes the apparent change brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The World […]

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Proving the content of a document: The advantages of s 212(4) of the Criminal Procedure Act

  The use of an s 212(4) statement of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 in courts is common, because the facts contained therein are prima facie proof of […]

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Unleashing the power of set-off: A game-changer in business rescue proceedings

The principle of set-off is a common law principle that applies when two parties have reciprocal claims against each other and such claims are identical, each party may then set-off […]

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Municipal tender processes: Deviations, criminal liability, and the strength of the Municipal Finance Management Act

The frequent deviation from standard tender procurement processes by government departments or entities, is often an early symptom of corruption, malfeasance, or poor planning by procurement function (Allpay Consolidated Investment […]

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