Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Attorneys often have to remind each other that although this conflict-ridden, litigious environment is our norm, the day a layperson is served with a legal document is often the most stressful day of their lives.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The Road Accident Fund Act 56 of 1996 (hereinafter “the Act”) was promulgated to protect and promote the socio-economic rights of victims of motor vehicle accidents (see Mbele v RAF 2017 (2) SA 34 (SCA). The undertaking contained in a section 17(4)(a) certificate is one of the methods used to achieve the purposes of the Act.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
In the dynamic landscape of commerce and business in South Africa, resolving disputes efficiently and effectively is crucial for maintaining business relationships and fostering economic growth.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Since termination by the Road Accident Fund (RAF) of its mandate with its panel, many claims against the RAF take a long time to reach finality.
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The Companies Act 71 of 2008 (the Act) provides a mechanism for entities that find themselves in a precarious financial situation to re-assess their financial situation and find solutions.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Unlawful, negligent conduct that causes bodily harm to a person can give rise to, inter alia, a claim for loss of earnings either under the common law of delict or in terms of legislation.
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
We have endured lockdowns at various levels during the Covid-19 pandemic, which have limited the movements of citizens throughout the world, including South Africans. We had to change the way in which we, as attorneys, practised and find alternative ways of ensuring that we could continue to practise our profession without undue disturbance. This included holding virtual consultations, pre-trial conferences and trials, as well as the electronic services of documents.
Thursday, February 8, 2024
To attain certain goals and opportunities, people or businesses frequently require direct funding through credit. This need is met by credit agreements ranging from, but not limited to, loan and overdraft agreements.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
The South African courts have been stringent over the years on how the application of the National Credit Act is utilised so as to protect the rights of consumers against creditors, particularly in the manner in which processes and notices are delivered to consumers.
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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