Feb 22, 2023 | Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution that is becoming increasingly popular in South Africa. This method of resolving disputes offers several benefits over traditional court proceedings, making it an attractive option for many parties. Arbitration...
Feb 13, 2023 | Litigation and Dispute Resolution
In the case of Economic Freedom Fighters and Others v Manuel, the South African Supreme Court of Appeal considered several defences to defamation that had been raised by the defendants. The case involved statements made by members of the Economic Freedom Fighters...
Nov 29, 2022 | Conveyancing and Property Law, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Johannesburg High Court Acting Judge Tebogo Thupaatlase has recently reversed an “unlawful” sale of property that occurred 20 years ago. Originally the house had been financed by the original owners, Agnes Malinga and Joseph Njoko, through the now...
Oct 19, 2022 | Litigation and Dispute Resolution
A person may acquire rights or be released from obligations through the passage of time. This is known as prescription. The gaining or losing of rights through the passage of time is known as acquisitive or extinctive prescription. Extinctive prescription protects the...
Oct 5, 2022 | Litigation and Dispute Resolution
The instant messaging social media giant, WhatsApp, has recently rolled out a new update to its platform which may have far reaching legal implications for users. The WhatsApp update for administrators On 1 September 2022, WhatsApp incorporated a feature that allows...
Jul 5, 2022 | Conveyancing and Property Law, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
As the landscape of South Africa develops, an ever-increasing number of people are moving into estates, complexes, and other gated communities. Others, who may just be entering the housing or rental market, are moving into apartments or flats within a sectional title...
