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Moollajie v Parker: Redefining financial justice for Muslim women
On 15 April 2026, the Western Cape High Court delivered a landmark judgment in Moollajie v Parker, recognising for the first time that the Islamic obligation of nafaqah (a husband’s duty to maintain his wife) can ground a civil claim for financial reimbursement...
Reconsideration applications and sentencing for abuse of public office
Mohlaloga v The State (1028/2023 and 1112/2023) [2025] ZASCA 115 (8 August 2025) The decision in S v Mohlaloga is of notable importance both procedurally and substantively. It provides clear guidance on the narrow scope of reconsideration applications in terms of...
FIC Directive 11 of 2026: What accountable institutions need to know
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has recently brought Directive 11 of 2026 into force following a public consultation process, marking an important development in South Africa’s anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) framework. The...
The importance of disciplinary record-keeping by employers and the practical mplications thereof
Among the many responsibilities employers carry is the need to keep accurate records of any warnings issued to employees. This can be ensured by delivering the warning properly, dating it, and asking the employee to sign to confirm whether they accept or refuse it....
Unfair labour practices in the workplace
Unfair labour practices in the workplace are governed by S186(2) of the Labour Relations Act (LRA). It is important for employees to understand this provision in order to effectively exercise their right to fair labour practices in terms of Section 23 of the...
Unlocking the mystery: The legal validity of customary marriages in South Africa revealed
Since the new dawn of democracy, customary law has become an integral part of the legal system of the new dispensation, its legitimate status is evident from the various provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (The Constitution). Sections...
A trustee’s important role
Trusts are invaluable instruments for securing your legacy and planning for a prosperous future. At the core of every successful trust lies the trustee – an individual entrusted with the profound responsibility of managing assets for the benefit of others. Being a...
What builders, developers and agents need to know about the new Housing Consumer Protection Act
The Housing Consumer Protection Act, 25 of 2024, is set to replace the existing Housing Consumer Protection Measures Act, 9 of 1998. While not yet in effect, the commencement of this new legislation is expected imminently, ushering in a more robust regulatory...
Unmarried fathers’ rights in South Africa: Care and contact explained
In modern South Africa, family structures are evolving, and many couples choose to have children out of wedlock. While married fathers automatically acquire full parental rights and responsibilities, unmarried fathers may face challenges in securing their rights to...
NB!! Lodgement of Form LLL in the Deeds Office
Following amendments made to the Regulations to the Deeds Registries Act published on 5 March 2025, the Deeds Office now requires Form LLL to be lodged “for statistical and land audit purposes relating to land ownership in South Africa”. The newly amended Regulation...