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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
175
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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Appeal Court settles debate on when you can claim arrear maintenance

13 April 2022

A friend of yours has been divorced for a few years now. Her ex was supposed to pay maintenance, but... it wasn’t long before he started paying less and less and then eventually stopped. Your friend was just too fearful of conflict to do anything about it and continued to raise her kids by herself. Now however, money is tight and she is wondering if there is anything she can do to get her ex to pay the maintenance he should have paid?

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Can adopted children benefit from a family trust?

14 June 2021

Sometime before his death, my father established a family trust which contained properties that were rented out to generate income... for my mother. In accordance with the trust deed however, once my mother dies, the income from the properties would go to the children of my mother and father. I have an adopted brother and 2 biological sisters. There is now a debate as to whether my adopted brother also qualifies to benefit from the family trust. What is the legal position?

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Can an email qualify as a last will?

14 June 2021

My aunt recently passed away suddenly due to Covid-19. In the hunt for her will, it transpired that she had... sent an email to her attorney in which she had asked for amendments to be made to her will and for some of the beneficiaries to be removed. The attorney confirmed that he had not had opportunity to draft a new will before my aunt passed. Can her email be seen as her valid last wishes?

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When do maintenance obligations prescribe?

20 May 2021

My ex-husband has for some time now not paid his maintenance as per the court order. Because I had a... job and was earning a basic income, I just left it as I didn’t want the hassle of trying to get him to pay. Now I’ve been retrenched and have asked him to pay his outstanding maintenance, but he refuses and says his attorney told him that his obligation to pay has prescribed. Surely this can’t be right?

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Who can inherit from a child’s estate?

10 February 2021

I have a friend who has been looking after her grandson since birth when her daughter just walked out on... the child after he was born with deformities. My friend managed to obtain a settlement with the hospital for negligence during the birth and now takes care of the child using the money from the settlement. The child is very sick and may not have much time left with the biological mother suddenly making an appearance to try and claim the remainder of the settlement money. Surely my friend is entitled to the money having taken care of the child all her life? What is the position in law?

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What leave is a father entitled to at the birth of his child?

12 February 2019

My wife is due to give birth in two months. I've seen media reports that a father is now entitled... to longer paternity leave, but when I approached my employer to find out I was informed that I am only entitled to three days family responsibility leave. What is the current position?

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