News & Insights
What will happen to me and my children in the midst of a pending divorce?
The start and end of the festive season sadly sees an expected rise in the onset of divorce actions. These leave many people anxious about what will happen to them financially pending divorce actions, this includes whether they will see their children or how financial commitments will be met, or even how to pay the […]
January 07 2022
ARIPO: 45th Session of the Administrative Council and 18th Session of the Council of Ministers
Zimbabwe hosted the 45th Session of the Administrative Council of ARIPO from 6-8 December 2021 at Victoria Falls. After last year’s virtual Session, this year’s Session was in a hybrid format with some of the 21 Member States and Burundi (an Observer State) attending the Session in person and a few Member States joining virtually. […]
January 06 2022
The Rights Behind Trade Mark Infringement Cases in South Africa
When starting a business, protecting that business and giving it the best chance at succeeding should be at the forefront of your mind. One of the aspects of ensuring that your business has the best chance at success is registering a trade mark. A trade mark registration goes a long way in protecting your business, […]
January 03 2022
Personal Injury Lawyer: A Brief Explanation
A personal injury lawyer has knowledge of and works within the sphere of healthcare, litigation, and clinical negligence. They provide their services to those who have been injured, experienced physical or psychological damage, or have been wronged by another person. This damage could have been caused to the person, their property, rights or even their […]
January 03 2022
Transfer Duty, Attorney Registration Fees, and Bond Repayment Calculators
Buying a new property isn’t as simple as getting approval for and paying off a bond. There are multiple additional taxes, fees and charges which will be payable to ultimately have the property registered in the name of the buyer. Some of the fees can be included in the bond application but others, such as […]
January 03 2022
A step closer to more affordable school uniforms
Parents and students are gearing up for the new school year. This is an expensive exercise – especially for those in need of first-time or new school uniforms. However, the Competition Commission – through its investigation into the pricing of school uniforms and subsequent stakeholder engagements – are hopefully bringing some much-needed relief for parents. […]
January 03 2022
Would A Claim For General Damages Fall Away After The Death Of The Plaintiff?
The common law General damages can be described as damages awarded to compensate a plaintiff for any harm suffered as a result of injuries sustained and which includes pain and suffering, disfigurement, emotional harm, permanent disabilities and loss of amenities of life. In the past, our South African courts applied the common law to cases […]
December 22 2021
Festive Season Car Crashes: Who Can Claim From the RAF?
We have seen over the years that the number of accidents considerably increase. This is evident from the annual statistical reports by the Department of Transport. It is common knowledge that, in law, victims of the car accidents can claim for compensation from the Road Accident Fund, in terms of the Road Accident Fund Act. […]
December 13 2021
Africa Day 2020
Standing with the world in solidarity and supporting Africa in unity, through this challenging period in our history. May is recognised as Africa month, in commemoration of the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (now known as the African Union) 57 years ago, when African countries pioneered the focus on continental unity. Annually crowned as […]
December 03 2021
Reminder: Possible Legal Implications of Hosting Super Spreader Events Amid the Pandemic
Covid-19 cases are on the rise, once again, in South Africa, in line with what scientists had predicated mid-year. The fourth wave of infections is on the cards and, therefore, it is critical that every necessary effort is made to, at least, delay this wave, or at best, avoid it. The rise in infections coincides […]
November 30 2021
The Recognition of the Customary Marriage Act
Within South Africa, one can enter into a customary marriage or a civil marriage. Both are valid forms of marriage; however, a customary marriage permits polygamy (having multiple partners), whereas a civil marriage requires a monogamous relationship (two parties entering into a union). The recognition of the Customary Marriage Act was established in order to […]
November 26 2021
Child Kidnapping Gains Momentum
Year 2021 seems to be ending in a negative manner for South Africa, as the kidnapping of school-going children is gaining momentum. This number is justifiably worrisome for all the relevant stakeholders – parents; teachers; government officials; and society at large. While these incidents seem to be occurring at schools/near schools, they may happen at […]
November 26 2021
Understanding The Deeds Office and Registration Process
When do you become the registered owner of a property? Despite common belief, the finish line when buying and/or selling property is not reached when entering into an agreement of sale or even when signing the transfer documents at the conveyancing attorney’s offices. In fact, the finish line is only crossed once the transfer of […]
November 25 2021
Maxe (Pty) Ltd v Artav Stainless Steel CC: Design Registration Infringement - A Refresher of Old Lessons Learned
Maxe (Pty) Ltd instituted action proceedings against Artav Stainless Steel CC for infringement of several of its aesthetic design registrations covering sports bars and nudge bars for vehicles. The trial took place in May 2020 and was the first trial concerning intellectual property to take place virtually in South Africa. Sports bars and nudge bars […]
November 24 2021
Corporate and Commercial Lawyers: A Brief Rundown
Corporate and commercial lawyers can provide businesses and organisations with a number of advantages. The main goal of consulting a commercial or corporate lawyer is to protect the property and interests of a business or organisation against any business crippling threats. Corporate and commercial law are closely connected to one another; however, they should not […]
November 23 2021
Attachment of Trademarks Registered in South Africa by a Foreign Entity to Found Jurisdiction in South Africa
Can trademarks that are registered in South Africa and owned by a foreign entity be attached to found or create jurisdiction in South Africa over the foreign entity? This question was considered by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in a judgment that was handed down in September 2021. The case involved the Federation Internationale […]
November 23 2021
