Introduction:The case involves several key issues, including the review of an adjudicator’s decision basedon the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), as well as a decision as to whetherthe individual owners of the Sectional Title…
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Article by: Shivani Naidoo Non-refoulement is a fundamental principle in refugee law, protecting refugees and asylum seekers from being returned to countries where they may face persecution, torture or other serious human rights violations. It…
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Article by: Kaden Creighton The Children’s Act 38 of 2005 is legislation designed to provide the legal framework for all matters involving children in South Africa. Chief among the sentiments of the Act, is the…
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Article by: Clyde Martch As we celebrate World Oceans Day on 8 June, we reflect on some remarkable triumphs that have occurred in safeguarding our oceans and planet. One such achievement unfolded in South Africa, where…
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Article by: Kaden Creighton South Africa recognises and accommodates a range of relationship types, reflecting the country’s commitment to equality and diversity as enshrined in the Constitution. The Marriage Act, Civil Union Act, Muslim Marriages…
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Article by: Shivani Naidoo The resounding buzz in the technology realm regarding artificial intelligence (AI) is a result of the emergence of a number of remarkably efficient AI programs, driving transformative advancements across various sectors….
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The case of Hawarden v Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs Inc. 13849/2020 [2023] ZAGPJHC 14 (16 January 2023) concerned a dispute between the purchaser of a property, Judith Hawarden (“Hawarden”), and law firm Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs Inc….
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In November 2020, the Minister for Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (“the Department”) introduced amendments to the Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986 (“the Act”) to the National Assembly by way of the Sectional…
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The Supreme Court of Appeal has upheld an appeal against the East London High Court, which held the Democratic Alliance liable for damages for infringing the dignity of Ms Rulumeni. In the High Court, Ms…
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The Supreme Court of Appeal was recently tasked with considering the alleged infringement of a registered trademark under the Trade Marks Act 194 of 1993 (“the Act”). Trading as the well-known ‘Chicken Licken’, Golden Fried…
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