Does prescription run from the date that the debt is due, or when the creditor has adequate facts regarding the claim?

It is that time of the year where there is ordinarily a worrying rise in motor vehicle accidents. As expected, road accidents awareness campaigns by the Department of Transport and other relevant agencies are in full swing.

Since the commencement of the nation-wide lockdown, PRASA ceased all its operations. The country is now under Alert Level 3, as of 1 June 2020, and it has been announced by the Minister of Transport ...

The High Court of Uganda, sitting at Jinja, delivered a noteworthy judgment in an HIV misdiagnosis and medical negligence case on 18 February 2026.

South Africa boasts a vibrant running culture, with a wide array of organised races held throughout the year. The organisation of these events varies significantly...

Gross negligence is a form of misconduct that allows for summary dismissal if found guilty.

The misdiagnoses of COVID-19 patients is likely to be responsible for a possible rise in medical malpractice legal cases, whereby the number of these cases may increase in the foreseeable future.

It may seem churlish to complain about Section 78(6) of the Companies Bill 2008 given that it goes a long way to fixing the problems which have bedevilled the attempts to get the legislation dealing with directors and officers insurance in line with industry expectations and the recommendations on the topic in both of the King Reports.

The South African Supreme Court of Appeal ("SCA") handed down judgment in Pick ‘n Pay Retailers (Pty) Ltd ("Pick ‘n Pay") v Williams and Another on 26 January 2026.

In a recent court case, the Johannesburg High Court delivered a judgment on 8 January 2025 pertaining to disclaimers. The case revolved around a delictual claim for damages by the plaintiff who sustained injuries.

Development, growth, and advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is progressing at a rapid speed.

The matter concerns a claim for damages arising from an incident in which the Plaintiff fell into an open manhole while walking along a pavement in Soweto.

The law draws a distinction between "negligent conduct" and "grossly negligent conduct". Grossly negligent conduct is synonymous with reckless conduct.

The Eastern Cape High Court addressed whether legal practitioners should personally bear costs and forfeit fees after an appeal collapsed due to a severely deficient appeal record.

The Western Cape High Court examined whether the Legal Practice Council could urgently suspend two legal practitioners without conducting a proper investigation into allegations of trust fund misappropriation exceeding R16.9 million. The case centered on the interpretation of section 43 of the Legal Practice Act and whether the LPC's expedited process, based solely on untested allegations from a complainant involved in divorce proceedings.

Two recent decisions of the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa dealing with the delictual elements of wrongfulness and negligence will be of interest to liability insurers.

Baby Reindeer, a popular Netflix show released in April 2024, tells the allegedly true story of Scottish comedian Richard Gadd being stalked by an older Scottish woman, Martha.

Claims for damages arising from emotional shock are often pursued without a full appreciation of the legal requirements that must be satisfied for success.

Dog bites incidents are a frequent occurrence in society. Sadly, many people have been bitten by dogs roaming around freely outside or whilst visiting a premises.

The South African Police Service ("SAPS") has a legal duty to prevent, combat and investigate crime, to maintain public order, and to protect and secure the inhabitants of South Africa.