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Wills & Estates in 2026: Eight Developments Every South African Should Know About

22 June 2026

Most people draft a will once and file it away. It sits in a drawer or a safety deposit box,... largely forgotten, while life continues to change around it. Assets grow. Families change. The law moves. And the gap between what a will says and what the law will actually do with an estate widens.

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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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Wills & Estates in 2026: Eight Developments Every South African Should Know About

22 June 2026

Most people draft a will once and file it away. It sits in a drawer or a safety deposit box,... largely forgotten, while life continues to change around it. Assets grow. Families change. The law moves. And the gap between what a will says and what the law will actually do with an estate widens.

READ MORE
39
Article

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
93
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
350
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
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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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Default Judgment: A Serious Court Order with Lasting Consequences.

01 June 2026,  Deoné Lonergan

Most people only discover that there is a default judgment against them when their salary is attached or their credit... application is declined.  

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Who Is Responsible if a Tree in my Yard falls into my Neighbour’s Yard?

01 June 2026,  Crystelle Neethling

Trees can add beauty and value to a property, but when a tree falls into a neighbour’s yard and causes... damage, disputes often arise about who is responsible.

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When ads take flight… and cross the line

28 May 2026

A Checkers Sixty60 TikTok ad was ruled misleading, reminding brands that creativity must stay truthful.

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Smarter contracts for better infrastructure

28 May 2026

GCC 2025 introduces clearer, fairer construction contract terms to improve project delivery and collaboration.

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Who owns what AI creates?

28 May 2026

AI-generated works are raising new questions in copyright law about who, if anyone, owns the rights.

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