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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
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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
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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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From courtroom battles to common ground: Mediation and divorce

01 July 2025

Mediation in divorce is often mistaken for couples therapy, but it’s an alternative form of dispute resolution — helping separating... partners work through the terms of their divorce with the help of an independent third party.

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The Two-Pot Pension System and divorce

03 October 2024

The new Pension Funds Amendment Act 31 of 2024 (“PFAA”) that was recently signed into law not only introduces far-reaching... consequences in respect of pension funds but also impacts the position of pension interest and divorce. In this article, we look at some of the key impact areas of the PFAA in respect of divorce. 

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Mediation – a go-to option for divorcing couples

27 June 2024

At the heart of divorce proceedings, lies an intense personal battle between spouses. Enter mediation as a growing alternative dispute... resolution mechanism aiming to preserve relationships and protect the psychological and emotional well-being of children and adults by avoiding drawn-out and combative court proceedings. In this article, we take a brief look at mediation as a go-to option for divorcing couples in South Africa.

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When a spouse hides assets away in a trust…

15 January 2024

In a divorce, it may transpire that one spouse has during the marriage transferred assets to a trust. This raises... the question of whether such trust assets are excluded from the calculation of accrual where the parties are married out of community with the accrual system. In this article, we take a look at what has been termed ‘alter ego’ trusts and how our courts treat these when it comes to divorce proceedings.

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