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Motor Vehicle Accidents.

04 May 2026,  Dries Knoetze

“I lent my trailer to my brother-in-law, and whilst in his possession, my brother was involved in an accident. He... did not stop or report the accident. I have received a notice to appear in court, as a witness identified only the trailer’s registration number, when my brother-in-law caused the accident. What should I do?”

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What Happens if I Run Away after being Involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident?

04 May 2026,  Phoebe Minnie

Running away from the scene of a motor vehicle accident, which refers to as “hit-and-run” is a serious offence in... South Africa with far-reaching legal, financial and personal consequences. Whether the accident involves injury, death, or only property damage, the law laces a clear duty on drivers to stop, assist and report the incident. Failing to do so can lead to severe penalties and long-term repercussions.

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What are a Passenger’s Rights after a Motor Vehicle Accident?

04 May 2026,  Deoné Lonergan

Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be very traumatic, especially when you are a passenger in the motor... vehicle and had no control over what happened.

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Can I Sue a Company for Vehicle Damages caused by their Employee?

04 May 2026,  Crystelle Neethling

The answer is yes, you may be able to sue the employer for damages, depending on the circumstances.

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Motor Vehicle Accidents.

04 May 2026,  Dries Knoetze

“I lent my trailer to my brother-in-law, and whilst in his possession, my brother was involved in an accident. He... did not stop or report the accident. I have received a notice to appear in court, as a witness identified only the trailer’s registration number, when my brother-in-law caused the accident. What should I do?”

READ MORE
62
Article

What Happens if I Run Away after being Involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident?

04 May 2026,  Phoebe Minnie

Running away from the scene of a motor vehicle accident, which refers to as “hit-and-run” is a serious offence in... South Africa with far-reaching legal, financial and personal consequences. Whether the accident involves injury, death, or only property damage, the law laces a clear duty on drivers to stop, assist and report the incident. Failing to do so can lead to severe penalties and long-term repercussions.

READ MORE
69
Article

What are a Passenger’s Rights after a Motor Vehicle Accident?

04 May 2026,  Deoné Lonergan

Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be very traumatic, especially when you are a passenger in the motor... vehicle and had no control over what happened.

READ MORE
76
Article

Can I Sue a Company for Vehicle Damages caused by their Employee?

04 May 2026,  Crystelle Neethling

The answer is yes, you may be able to sue the employer for damages, depending on the circumstances.

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Filter: Consumer Law
To post or not to post? When is privacy violated?

21 March 2022

Your neighbour has been piling heaps of rubbish on his sidewalk. You’ve raised the issue with him but to no... avail. Now you’ve taken photos of the mess and want to post them on Facebook to try and get other neighbours to also put pressure on him to clean up the mess. However, you pause and wonder about whether you can post the photos and identify your neighbour. Is it an invasion of privacy, or in the public interest?

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