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The copyright of articles drafted by ChatGTP
Introduction: The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the legal profession, enabling lawyers and legal professionals to perform their duties faster and more accurately. One such AI model is ChatGPT, which can generate legal articles and...
Let’s chat: Sectional title scheme
Introduction A sectional title scheme comprises three elements: the owners' sections, exclusive use areas and common property. A Sectional Title Scheme provides for dividing buildings into sections and common property and for acquiring separate ownership in sections...
The link between harassment in the workplace and constructive dismissal
Introduction A healthy working environment is a breeding ground for productive and efficient employees. However, this is not always the case. In our Constitutional dispensation, gender, culture, and orientation diversity have become the norm in all spheres of...
Social Media: The Do’s And Don’ts
Introduction Do you look at your phone first thing in the morning to read the news or scroll through social media? The Internet is a quick, easy and effective source of information. Social media has become a vital part of our everyday lives; however, one must be...
Cession – How, when and why does it matter?
Introduction Often when we do not provide personal surety, the security of a loan can take the form of a cession. Therefore, the theory behind what we agree to when we agree to a cession is critical. South Africa has two types of cession: out-and-out and...
Grounds and avenues of review in administrative law: Understanding the rules and paths for scrutinising administrative action
Introduction Administrative law is a critical area that governs the power exercised by administrative bodies and officials. In reviewing administrative action, the courts rely on specific grounds and avenues to determine whether the action taken by an...
The Importance of a Will and the Administration of the deceased estate
Introduction Having a valid Will is a way to avoid unintended consequences. The benefit of having a will is that you can appoint guardians to take care of your minors; it enables you to do a "stock take" of assets your surviving relatives might not be aware of...
A Minor Entering Into a Contract
Introduction A minor has limited legal capacity. A minor cannot hold some of the offices of a legal subject. A minor can generally incur contractual liability if their guardian assists when the contract is concluded. However, if the contract improves the...
When settlements don’t settle: A guide to challenging CCMA settlement agreements
As an attorney practising in South Africa, I often encounter clients dissatisfied with the settlement agreements reached in employment disputes. While the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) is a valuable forum for resolving workplace...
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