Can You Be Held Liable For Your Social Media Posts?
For many people social media has provided a safe space to voice their opinions without the fear of being judged or ridiculed. It has allowed people to exercise their right to freedom of expression on a public platform amongst like-minded people. Although, many people...
The Long and Often Winding Road of Rescission of Judgement Applications
Generally, Rule 42 of the Uniform Rules of Court deals with the Variation and rescission of court orders. In case of the service of a debt (i.e. that the judgement amount is paid) or by consent rule 23A applies. Rule 42 provides: “(1) The court may, in addition to...
Political Interference and your Right to a Fair Trial
Every accused has the right to a fair trial in terms of sections 12 and 35 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act 108 of 1996 (the “Constitution”). Do lengthy delays caused by political interference infringe on the right to a fair trial? Rodrigues v...
I Want Out! – Cancellation Clauses In Contracts
Cancellation of a contract is an extreme remedy for breach in contract law. Be that as it may, many contracts nonetheless include cancellation clauses. They dictate the process to be followed should any of the parties to an agreement wish to cancel the contract due to...
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