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Unpacking the Basic Requirements for Unjustified Enrichment

by Guest Author | May 10, 2019 | Civil Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Publications

Introduction Objectively speaking, no person must be allowed to get enriched at the expense of another whether by intent or mistake. In principle, when a person has been impoverished without justification, they can institute an action for restitution. South African...

Key Changes introduced by the Copyright Amendment Bill

by Guest Author | Apr 23, 2019 | News

On Thursday 28 March 2019, The National Council of Provinces voted to pass the Copyright Amendment Bill (“the Bill”) and the President must now sign it into law. The commencement date has yet to be published in the Government Gazette. According to the Spokesperson for...

Overview of the Property Practitioners Bill

by Guest Author | Apr 23, 2019 | Conveyancing and Property law, Publications

Introduction The estate agency industry and the property industry more broadly is set to see significant changes with the introduction of the Property Practitioners Bill. The Bill will replace and repeal the current Estate Agency Affairs Act 112 of 1976 (hereinafter...

Probation

by Guest Author | Apr 18, 2019 | Civil Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Employment law, Publications

Introduction When an Employer considers hiring a new Employee, the Employer will always be concerned if the said Employee will be the right fit for the business. To help gain peace of mind, a period of Probation can be utilised to legally ‘test the waters.’ Probation...

The clock is ticking for Muslim Marriages Bill to be passed

by Guest Author | Apr 12, 2019 | Antenuptial contract, Family Law, Publications

Introduction The judgment in Women’s Legal Centre Trust v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others, Faro v Bignham N.O. and Others, Esau v Esau and Others 2018 (6) SA 598 (WCC) echoes the decades long frustration of Parties to Muslim Marriages. Women...

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