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Married without accrual? You may still have a claim
By HGAdmin
A recent high court judgment has cast the spotlight on an ever-developing aspect of family law that affects all those married out of community of property with the exclusion of the accrual system.
Spouses who conclude an antenuptial contract may choose to include or exclude the application…
Till Proof Do Us Part
By HGAdmin
Customary marriages in South Africa remain a source of legal disputes, especially when they overlap with civil marriages, inheritance, and the validity of wills. A recent case before the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), Tshivhase v Tshivhase N.O. and Another (105/2023) [2025] ZASCA 131,…
THE CAUTIONARY TALE OF PROCEDURAL DILIGENCE: EXHAUST INTERNAL REMEDIES BEFORE SEEKING JUDICIAL REVIEW
By HGAdmin
In a judgment that highlights the importance of exhausting internal remedies before seeking judicial review of an administrative action, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) delivered a unanimous decision in the case of Pine Glow Investments (Pty) Ltd v The…
WHEN A TRUST BECOMES A TRAP
By HGAdmin
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) handed down a judgment reaffirming that South African courts will not hesitate to pierce the veneer of a trust when it is abused as a vehicle for fraud. In Van Rooyen NO and Another…
WAR OF WILLS: IS A THUMBPRINT ENOUGH?
By HGAdmin
Many people believe that leaving a will behind prevents family disputes. In most cases this is true. A properly executed will provides clarity and ensures that the deceased’s wishes are carried out. Yet, courts have repeatedly seen instances of the…
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: WESTERN CAPE HIGH COURT REAFFIRMS THAT COURT ORDERS ARE NOT MERE SUGGESTIONS
By HGAdmin
There must be an end to litigation. This is a fundamental doctrine in South African law and has been reiterated by our judiciary in numerous cases. But what happens when a litigant refuses to abide by court orders and resorts to lawfare tactics to circumvent…
NEEDLE IN THE BUN
By HGAdmin
A night out at a well-known wine farm restaurant in Stellenbosch turned into a medical emergency and a legal battle after a patron swallowed a sharp, needle-like object after ingesting her hamburger. The case, Williams v Beyerskloof Wine Bar (Pty)…
SCA RULES: UNCONSCIOUS CLAIMANTS CANNOT CLAIM FOR PAIN, SUFFERING, OR LOSS OF AMENITIES.
By HGAdmin
When faced with the devastating reality of a loved one being injured and left in a vegetative state, you may wonder what legal remedies are available to you. In June 2025, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) overturned a high…
THAT COUGH SYRUP MIGHT GET YOU FIRED: HOW FLU MEDICINE COULD BREACH NO-ALCOHOL POLICIES
By HGAdmin
It’s flu season; fevers are making the rounds, and medicine sales are on the rise. That said, do you read the labels of the medication you consume? If not, beware – what you swallow to feel better today could cost…