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Contractual Capacity: Holding minors accountable
26th October 2021 For a valid contract to be concluded, both parties must possess the capacity to contract. Capacity to contract refers to a party’s ability to... →
The Ethics Around the Hopeless Case
20th October 2021 As attorneys, we are approached by clients regularly with various issues and disputes. The duties of legal professionals are regulated by the rules... →
Fostering a child- The difference between foster care and adoption and affording financial assistance to foster parents
27th September 2021 Globally, family members take care of each, other especially during difficult times, for example, when a loved one falls sick or passes away, and... →
The jurisdiction of an adjudicator in a sectional title context
21st September 2021 In a recent case, Prag N.O and Another v Trustees for the time being of the Mitchell's Plain Industrial Enterprises Sectional Title Scheme Body... →
Be on your best behaviour—the different types of contempt of court proceedings
26th August 2021 Contempt of court has been a hot topic recently. However, many South Africans are still unaware of what contempt of court is and how it can impact... →
Loyalty Programs and the Tax Man
21st July 2021 Many retailers embark on loyalty programs to add to the value proposition they offer customers. The most notable of these, specifically for South... →
Enforcing a CCMA settlement agreement
14th July 2021 The Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995 (hereafter referred to as the "LRA"), is built on the spirit of conciliation and resolving labour disputes in... →
Let’s keep it between us: NDAs and why they are essential
28th June 2021 New innovative ideas, products, or processes can give a business a competitive edge; however, you will need to ensure that this competitive edge is... →