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How Safe are You, Really?
Parliament has drafted a new Bill, the Unlawful Entry on Premises Bill, which is open to the public for comments. The Unlawful Entry on Premises Bill will replace the old and outdated Trespassing Act which was enacted in 1959.[1] The Purpose of The Proposed Bill The...
Non-Paying Tenant Problem? Want to Disconnect the Electricity? Beware!
It is often a frustrating situation dealing with poor-paying tenants. The practical results could include a bond that the owner needs to pay, but it is not receiving the agreed rental whilst municipal charges continue to mount. It is often a consideration to...
What Cannabosss do about Weed in the Workplace?
Many South African businesses are tasked with adapting or changing their operating procedures and policies each time there is new legislation introduced or changes to existing legislation. A perfect example of this would be when the Constitutional Court ruling in...
Remedies for Breach of Contract
Knowingly or unknowingly, we enter into contracts on a daily basis and in almost every transaction we do from paying a parking ticket, to going to the store for groceries, and even in having accepted a job offer. It therefore becomes important for parties entering a...
Legal Implications of Being an Influencer
We all want to influence and be known for giving excellent brand advice, but with this advice comes great responsibility. Over the years, we have seen a shift in influencing, whereby influencers are forced to disclose that they have been paid to promote...
Price Fixing under the Competition Act
The Competition Act 89 of 1998 (hereinafter referred to as the Act) prohibits price fixing and collusion between competitors. The aforementioned conduct is commonly referred to as ‘anti-competitive conduct or behavior’. The Act encompasses certain aspects such as...
Child Maintenance: An Overview
The relationship between a parent, and their child creates rights, duties and responsibilities that are enforceable by law. As a parent, you are responsible for your child, and it is your duty to nurture and take care of that child. In saying that, however, If one of...
Spoliation and Counter Spoliation
Where resolution of issues between people takes long, we often see an increase in people taking matters into their own hands. Spoliation (“mandament van spolie”) is a mechanism to avoid that. In a spoliation application, a "true possessory remedy" is used to restore...
Talcum No More
Earlier this month, baby cosmetic heavy-weight Johnson and Johnson (“J & J) announced that they will no longer be selling their talcum-based baby powder come 2023. The decision comes amidst numerous global lawsuits resulting from the allegation that talcum...
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