What will happen if you ignore a court order?

Ignoring a court order in South Africa is a serious matter that can lead to significant legal consequences, including being held in contempt of court. This article explores what happens when someone chooses to disregard a court order, focusing on the legal framework and potential outcomes. Legal definition and types of contempt Contempt of court […]

The omission of a single word can lead to a will being contested

The contents of an “inelegant and very badly drafted” will were recently the subject of a dispute in the South Gauteng High Court, in the matter Strauss vs Strauss and Others. The plaintiff instituted action claiming that the joint will of his parents not only made provision for the situation where they died within 30 […]

Elections 2024: Are prisoners in South Africa allowed to vote?

The right to vote in South Africa carries unique significance in our democracy. It is a right that was withheld from the majority of people in South Africa during the apartheid regime. The context in which the right to vote must be viewed is that the right was not freely given to all citizens, but […]

Can employees be dismissed for WhatsApp messages?

How widely and consistently do you use WhatsApp in your workplace? Do you have WhatsApp groups designated for work purposes? Can you freely express your opinion on certain topics while in those WhatsApp groups? Given the social media era that has dawned within the workplace, a crucial question that needs to be addressed is whether […]