Municipal Liability: Trip Hazards and Public Safety
A recent High Court ruling clarifies when municipalities are liable for trip-and-fall injuries – highlighting negligence, foreseeability, and public responsibility.
When Is an Application Truly Urgent? A Practical Guide for South African Litigants
A practical guide to urgent applications in South Africa – what qualifies as urgency, key legal requirements, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Rental Housing Tribunal and Spoliation Orders in South Africa
Understand how the Rental Housing Tribunal can issue spoliation orders, protect tenants, and why landlords must avoid unlawful self-help.
Maintaining Adult Children in South Africa: Legal Principles & Court Considerations
South African law recognises that parents may have to maintain adult children who remain financially dependent. Courts assess dependency, needs and parental means.
When is a Workplace Dispute an “Unfair Labour Practice”?
A High Court case explores when workplace disputes must rely on the LRA – and when employees may turn directly to constitutional rights.
Evictions and Lease Cancellation: Why Getting the Process Right Matters
A recent High Court judgment confirms that eviction proceedings cannot succeed unless a lease is lawfully cancelled first, even where rental arrears are undisputed.