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When “I do” turns into “I don’t”

08 June 2026,  Hanno Nel

An engagement is generally regarded as a promise between two people to marry each other in the future. While many... view an engagement as a personal and emotional commitment, South African law has historically recognised that the ending of an engagement may also have legal consequences.

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The RAF Is Technically Bankrupt: What This Means for Your Claim in 2026

05 June 2026

When the head of a government department tells Parliament that a state institution "would have been shut down" if it ... operated in the private sector, it is time for anyone with a pending claim against that institution to pay close attention.

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Before You Sue, Here’s What You Need to Know First

01 June 2026,  Lerato Mashego

Legal disputes can arise unexpectedly and often place individuals and businesses under significant stress.

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Negotiorum gestio (unauthorised administration).

01 June 2026,  Dries Knoetze

“I have a serious issue with the municipality, a cable was stolen, which cable is the main cable providing my... house with electricity. I have raised the issue with the municipality on various occasions, just to be informed that the Municipality does not have the funds to replace the stolen cable.

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When “I do” turns into “I don’t”

08 June 2026,  Hanno Nel

An engagement is generally regarded as a promise between two people to marry each other in the future. While many... view an engagement as a personal and emotional commitment, South African law has historically recognised that the ending of an engagement may also have legal consequences.

READ MORE
26
Article

The RAF Is Technically Bankrupt: What This Means for Your Claim in 2026

05 June 2026

When the head of a government department tells Parliament that a state institution "would have been shut down" if it ... operated in the private sector, it is time for anyone with a pending claim against that institution to pay close attention.

READ MORE
177
Article

Before You Sue, Here’s What You Need to Know First

01 June 2026,  Lerato Mashego

Legal disputes can arise unexpectedly and often place individuals and businesses under significant stress.

READ MORE
58
Article

Negotiorum gestio (unauthorised administration).

01 June 2026,  Dries Knoetze

“I have a serious issue with the municipality, a cable was stolen, which cable is the main cable providing my... house with electricity. I have raised the issue with the municipality on various occasions, just to be informed that the Municipality does not have the funds to replace the stolen cable.

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Constitutional Court declares Copyright Act unconstitutional

22 November 2022

Does copyright protection prohibit the distribution of works in formats that are accessible to people with print and visual impairments?... Our Constitutional Court had occasion to consider this important question in the recent judgment of Blind SA v Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition and Others. 

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Your creative works are protected!

15 July 2022

With technology and accessibility to creative tools, platforms and social media expanding the ease and accessibility of creating anything from... your own music to a short film and everything in between, it raises the question of copyright protection and how far it goes to protect your creative output in a world where sharing, copying, linking and passing on of information is only a click away.

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Copyright Amendment Bill: Unsound proposals in relation to sound recordings

14 July 2017

I am a musician and own a number of my sound recordings which I have independently produced and manage. I’m... troubled by the latest Copyright Amendment Bill which now seems to require me to join a collecting society if I want to ensure that my sound recordings are played on air by radio stations. Is my interpretation of the Bill correct?

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