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Attorneys Inc

In a recent ruling by the Johannesburg High Court – Jacobs v Minister of Police and Others (2021/6576) [2025] ZAGPJHC 722 (12 June 2025) – South Africans’ legal right to film and

Navigating recent legislative changes. When couples divorce, the division of assets can become a complex matter, particularly where retirement savings are involved. For financial advisors, understanding how marital property regimes and legislation

Within the South African context, our legal framework for recognising intimate relationships is unique. Our legislative framework offers various legislative pathways for couples to formalise their unions. The two most prominent Acts

What is spoliation? Spoliation refers to the unlawful dispossession of someone’s peaceful possession of movable or immovable property without their consent and/or without a court order authorising the dispossessor’s actions. Spoliation focuses

The current statistics show that there are currently: 3 544 schools without electricity; 2402 schools without water supply; 11 450 schools still using pit latrine toilets; 22 938 schools without stocked libraries;

The difference between employees and independent contractors carries significant weight within the employment law sector. Being considered an employee affords you a plethora of protections and dispute resolution mechanisms, while the other,

In essence, the Latin phrase nec vi, nec clam, nec precario translates to “without force, without secrecy, and without permission”. According to the Prescription Act, a person can become the owner of

Professor C.G. van der Merwe, the doyen of sectional titles in South Africa, sets out the reasons for introducing sectional ownership into a legal system. He states that these reasons or aims

As digital technologies continue to evolve and integrate into everyday life, the application of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 (“ECTA”) has become increasingly significant in both the public

We often focus our compassion on vulnerable children and their needs, but what about the elderly? In South Africa, too many parents spend their final years in destitution while their adult children

When faced with a legal issue or dispute many individuals want to know and understand the difference between an attorney and an advocate. This curiosity is understandable as it may seem like

In terms of the Legal Practice Act of 2014, an advocate is “a legal practitioner who is admitted and enrolled as such under this Act”. This means that a person with an