In S v Baloyi (Minister of Justice and Another Intervening) 2000 (2) SA 425 (CC) at para 17, it was held that the scheme of the Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998 (the DVA) is geared toward
It is undisputed that artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from a niche technological concept to a tool widely used by the public for different purposes. However, this rapid use and adoption of generative AI tools such as
A year for re-alignment, not reinvention
At the beginning of each legal year, commentators frequently predict significant disruption, advances in artificial intelligence, and transformative changes to the legal sector. However, by 2026, the South African legal profession
The Johannesburg Arbitration Week (JAW) 2026 will take place in Johannesburg from 5 to 7 May 2026. Hosted by the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA) and its partners, this year’s conference will explore the theme ‘Arbitration in a Fragmented
The Law Society of South Africa is proud to introduce its newly elected Presidents’ Subcommittee, elected at the Annual Conference and AGM held on 9–10 April 2026. We look forward to their leadership in advancing the legal profession.
The integrity of the legal profession is often tested at the intersection of regulatory compliance and practical application. As we move further into 2026, the April issue of De Rebus examines the foundational principles of accountability and fiduciary duty that
In conveyancing transactions it commonly occurs that the purchaser of property pays either the full purchase price, or part thereof, into the trust account of the conveyancer appointed to attend to the transfer of the property. The funds are entrusted
Suspension is among the most serious interventions an employer can impose short of dismissal. Although often described as precautionary or neutral, South African courts have repeatedly recognised that suspension has real and tangible consequences for an employee’s dignity, reputation, and
Ethical advertising and fair marketing practices are central to consumer protection and the proper functioning of any legal system. Advertising influences consumer decision-making across a wide range of goods and services, from everyday consumer products to financial services and healthcare-related
The Conventional Penalties Act 15 of 1962 (CPA) provides contracting parties with legislative certainty for the enforcement of penalties in the form of liquidated damages and forfeiture clauses arising from one party’s breach of contract. These forms of penalties are
