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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

Evicting a tenant or occupier in South Africa is a highly regulated process governed by the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act (PIE Act). Landlords cannot take

The Western Cape High Court’s decision in Schaefer v City of Cape Town [2025] ZAWCHC 46 reaffirms the limits of municipal liability in slip-and-trip cases. The judgment examined wrongfulness, negligence, contributory negligence,

In a significant legal development, the Constitutional Court of South Africa, on 10 October 2023, upheld a judgment from the High Court of Pretoria, declaring Section 7(3) of the Divorce Act as

South Africa introduced the Civil Union Act in 2006, which legalised same-sex marriages but what happens in terms of parental responsibilities when only one parent can be the legal mother or father