There is often a duty of support between partners in relationships that are recognised by South African legislation, but can this legally protected duty of support exist in other relationships, […]
Read moreCOVID-19, an infectious disease broke out in the Hubei province of China spreading across the globe. The spread of this ongoing pandemic has been rapid and consequently many countries have […]
Read moreEx parte Van Heerden (MN) (unreported case no 1079/2020, 27-3-2020) (Roelofse AJ) The applicant approached the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court in Nelspruit seeking permission to travel for a […]
Read moreP v P (WCC) (unreported case no 6743/2019, 19-12-2019) (Rogers J (Savage and Nuku JJ concurring)) In P v P the topic of relocation of children received the attention of […]
Read moreBy Dr Fareed Moosa Domestic violence is a brutal onslaught against constitutional values and the fundamental right to freedom and security of the person. In S v Baloyi (Minister of […]
Read moreThe child’s best interest principle exists in terms of the Children’s Act 38 of 2005 (the Children’s Act). Children and their rights are significant for the security of society and […]
Read moreOn 12 June, the Gauteng Local Division of the High Court in Johannesburg (GJ) delivered a Full Bench judgment relating to r 43 applications. This judgment brings about significant changes […]
Read moreFreedom of Religion South Africa v Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and Others (CC) (unreported case no CCT320/17, 18-9-2019) (Mogoeng CJ) (unanimous) The Constitutional Court (CC) was tasked […]
Read moreThe desire to prevent antenatal harm and the need to pre-empt foetal mortality has universally necessitated legal protection of unborn children. To achieve this goal, scientific and legal mechanisms designed […]
Read moreBy Najma Moosa and Suleman Dangor (eds) Cape Town: Juta (2019) 1st edition Price R 695 (incl VAT) 465 pages (soft cover) When South Africa (SA) crossed the Rubicon […]
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