On 04 March 2025, the Gauteng High Court acquitted the paediatric surgeon and retired professor, Peter Beale on charges of murder and fraud...

In the matter Road Accident Fund v National Union of Metalworkers of SA Others the Labour Court highlights the technical nature of strike action and the consequences which may follow

The death of an entrepreneur can turn an already difficult recovery matter into something far more complicated. On paper, a lender or development fund may still have clear rights.

The Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 ("the Act") is primarily intended to promote the right to equality in the workplace, ensuring that all employees enjoy equal opportunities and are treated equally by their employers...

Artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities are advancing at an unprecedented rate and legal systems face the daunting task of keeping pace. From GPT-3 to DALL-E, AI developments in the last decade have

The High Court handed down a judgment in the case of Van Wyk and others v Minister of Employment and Labour and others scrutinising certain provisions...

South African law treats sick leave and medical certificates as part of a balanced system. The Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (BCEA) gives employees paid time to recover...

In South Africa, the legal system is designed to uphold justice, provide recourse for wrongs, and ensure fairness for all parties.

South Africa's journey towards harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining momentum, but the global AI landscape is evolving just as quickly. With the recent introduction of

Prescription refers to the time period within which legal proceedings for a debt must be instituted. However, should prescription be applied when it will have the effect of bringing about unjust results?

A recent ruling issued in favour of a client of Fairbridges provides helpful clarity on the purpose and limits of demarcation disputes in South African labour law.

In his first 100 days in office, U.S. President Donald Trump made several globally controversial executive decisions, not least the on-again, off-again tariffs.

Early maternal education serves as a crucial tool in empowering expectant mothers to make informed decisions and mitigating risks – both for patients and healthcare providers.

In April 2026, the Pietermaritzburg High Court set aside a subpoena issued against the Auditor-General of South Africa (“AGSA”), finding that it had not been issued for a bona fide or lawful purpose and amounted...

A contract is an agreement between two or more parties who intend to create legally binding obligations. For a contract to exist, there must be mutual agreement (a meeting of minds) and a clear intention.

A recent judgment handed down by the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court (East London Circuit Court) highlighted the nuances of alleged medical negligence...

Foreclosure on a primary residence is one of the most emotionally and economically devastating events that a debtor can face.

Ever watched a preschooler playing without a care in the world? This sense of no-consequence freedom is often cherished – but it can be disastrous when mirrored in celebrity endorsements.

Signing the offer to purchase is only the starting gun. From that moment our transfer team aligns every clearance certificate, payment, and signature so ownership changes hands without friction.

In a unanimous decision recently handed down by the Constitutional Court, it was held that a medical scheme cannot cancel membership for failure by a member, during the underwriting process...