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The meaning of ‘home’ in terms of the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act 19 of 1998

The Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act 19 of 1998 (PIE Act) is a piece of legislation that was promulgated to give effect to s […]

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The Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998: A review of its implications for same-sex couples

The article is aimed at ensuring equal treatment and protection of homosexual individuals who wish to marry within the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998 (Recognition Act). It […]

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When precedent no longer fits the present

In the world of common law, reliance on precedent and case law is foundational. Legal principles established in past cases serve as guiding lights for courts tackling similar issues. The […]

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How can South Africa combat the growing threat of cybercrime?

Since the dawn of democracy, South Africa has built for itself a solid reputation of being the most diversified and industrialised economy in Africa, making it the obvious destination for […]

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CCMA arbitration: Under what conditions is legal representation allowed?

The question of whether an applicant has a constitutional right to legal representation during arbitration proceedings at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) is a multifaceted and intricate […]

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Food security and the role of subsistence fishing in South Africa’s economy

The Marine Living Resources Act 18 of 1998 (the Act) regulates, as its name suggests, the exploitation of all types of organisms that occur in the sea and our rivers. […]

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Determining consent: A legal analysis of the ‘reasonable steps’ standard

In December 2021, I wrote an article published in De Rebus, titled ‘When “no” means “no” – the controversy from misunderstanding the concept of sexual consent’ (2021 (Dec) DR 16). […]

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The role of debarment in ensuring compliance with the FAIS Act

The question regarding the correct process to follow when initiating disciplinary inquiries against the employees or independent contractors of a financial services provider (FSP) remains a topic of interest in […]

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A law firm like any other business is a business and it must be run like that

This year in De Rebus we shine the spotlight on law firms that have been in existence for over 15 years. To start our monthly feature, we speak to the […]

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The Law Reports – March 2025

January 2025 (1) South African Law Reports (pp 1–343); January 2025 (1) South African Criminal Law Reports (pp 1–116)   This column discusses judgments as and when they are published […]

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