How to Clear Your Name After a Default Judgment Against You: Rescission of Judgments

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 default judgment is usually issued when a defendant fails to enter an appearance to defend or does not attend trial, and in the […]

Rugby Red Card Disciplinary Process: Is It Fair?

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 follows: A player is shown a red card when the referee sends him off the field permanently, and he may not take any […]

Municipal Liability and Trip Hazards: Schaefer v City of Cape Town

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, and policy considerations, ultimately dismissing a damages claim brought after the plaintiff tripped on a raised paving brick. The court held that the […]

All Our Trustees Have Resigned. What Now?

All Our Trustees Have Resigned. What Now? What happens if all the trustees of a sectional title scheme resign? Who is then in control of the management, and who is entitled to continue exercising the function and powers of the body corporate, which is entrusted to the trustees by virtue of the Sectional Title Schemes […]

Understanding Your Rights at a Roadblock in South Africa

Understanding Your Rights at a Roadblock in South Africa It’s late at night, and you’re driving home when flashing blue lights appear ahead – another roadblock. Your heart races slightly, even though you’ve done nothing wrong. What are the police allowed to do? More importantly, what are your rights? Your Rights When Stopped at a […]

Navigating the Amendments to the Trust Property Control Act: Beneficial Ownerships in South Africa

The Trust Property Control Act, a key piece of legislation governing South Africa’s trusts, recently underwent a substantial transformation with the passage of the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Act. This regulatory overhaul was aimed at strengthening the country’s trust governance, a direct response to its greylisting status, and has significant […]