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Practicing in 2025

The South African legal profession plays an important role in upholding the rule of law, promoting justice and ensuring that the rights enshrined in the Constitution are upheld. The profession […]

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People and practices – March 2025

Garlicke & Bousfield Inc has four new appointments in their La Lucia Ridge office. Rishal Bipraj has been appointed as a Director in the Corporate and Commercial Department. Gerard Vadivalu […]

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Tribute to Tsiu Vincent Matsepe: A community activist and people’s lawyer

2024 ended on a sad note for the Matsepe family, the Black Lawyers Association (BLA) and the communities of Welkom and Kroonstad in the Free State province. On 11 December […]

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Legal practitioner mental health questions considered by the courts

The importance of addressing mental health matters in the legal profession has been widely covered in recent years. Anna Newport (‘Hormonal imbalance – the silent predator’ (2025) Law Society Gazette […]

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Obligation of the RAF to pay interest on arrear capital and costs payments

‘No interest calculated on the amount of any compensation which a court awards to any third party by virtue of the provisions of subsection (1) shall be payable unless 14 […]

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Actual innocence: A critical analysis of s 327 of the Criminal Procedure Act and recommendations for improved implementation in South Africa

By Marvin De Vos The generally accepted legal position in the Republic of South Africa is that in any criminal court matter where an accused person is charged, adjudicated, convicted, […]

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Does the LRA discourage the use of interest arbitrations as a dispute resolution mechanism in essential services?

The South African Constitution guarantees workers the right to strike. However, lengthy and often violent strikes have long been a cause of concern, due to their disruptive effect on the […]

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Claiming compensation for injuries sustained in a ski accident in France

Nestled within Europe’s iconic mountain ranges, France stands as a global magnet for ski enthusiasts, offering an enchanting blend of world-class slopes, luxurious resorts, and rich cultural heritage. From the […]

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The effectiveness of a structural interdict in eviction applications

Evictions in our country are a contentious issue, which are largely exacerbated by socio-economic and political discrepancies. After more than 30 years of democracy, the state has failed and/or neglected […]

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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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