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Attorneys Inc

If you own property in South Africa or hold a mortgage bond, the Expropriation Act 13 of 2024 is a piece of legislation you cannot afford to ignore. While the act has

Buying goods on credit is part of everyday life for many South Africans, particularly when it comes to big-ticket items like vehicles. But what happens when those goods turn out to be

Most people only become aware that a default judgment has been granted against them when the sheriff arrives with a warrant of execution or when their credit applications are unexpectedly declined. A

We live in an age where agreements are concluded by email, documents are signed electronically, and important records are stored in the cloud. It is therefore not surprising that clients often ask:

Passing wealth from one generation to the next is no longer a simple administrative exercise. Families today live longer, own more complex assets, and face evolving tax and legal environments. Against this

As autonomous vehicles (AVs) evolve from concept to real-world use, South Africa faces pressing legal questions: if an AI-driven vehicle causes harm, who bears liability? Under current South African law, liability for

The social fabric of the South African society continues to be tainted by high crime rates, domestic violence, and gender-based violence. The South African Police Service (“SAPS”) carries a constitutional and statutory

The digital world is spinning faster than ever, and in South Africa, that rotation is powered by algorithms, online app orders, and the hum of delivery bikes. From catching an Uber to

South Africa’s civil justice system faces significant challenges, including escalating litigation costs, prolonged delays, and an overwhelming backlog of cases, with some civil trial dates not projected until 2031. Against this background,

The standard process following a red card at a rugby match is as follows: The process that applies when a player is ordered off the field with a red card is as

The Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (CPA) changed South African contract law by introducing statutory remedies that differ from the traditional common-law breaches, such as mora, positive malperformance, and repudiation. Instead

In an important judgment that addresses the intersection of modern technology and traditional legal formalities, the Northern Cape High Court in Kimberley has ordered the Master of the High Court to accept