Are airguns, paintball guns and pellet guns lawful?

Article written by S’negugu Dlamini, Candidate Attorney, Nicole Rens Associate and Justin Sloane, checked by Nicole Rens and released by Chantelle Gladwin-Wood, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys IntroductionThe escalating violence during rioting and looting in July 2021, has been a terrifying experience for many South African residents, particularly residents of Kwa-Zulu Natal and Gauteng. In light
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An overview of the South African Criminal Legal Justice System

Article written by Lesai Seema and Alisha Naik, both Candidate Attorneys, checked by Justin Sloane, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 02 September 2021 INTRODUCTION Looking back on the criminality that stemmed from the civil unrest in South Africa, it is crucial that citizens of the Republic of South Africa familiarise themselves with the Criminal Justice System
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S v Mabena and Others (REV06/2021) [2021] ZALMPPHC 14

Article written by Jarrod Van Der Heever, Candidate Attorney, checked and released by Justin Sloane, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 30 August 2021 BackgroundThe above matter was referred to the Limpopo High Court (“the Court”) for review by the Head of District Molemole Magistrates Court (“the Molemole Magistrates’ Court”), in terms of section 173 of the
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The Conditions of Lawful Processing of Personal Information

A Summary of the Requirements to process Personal Information Article written by Jarrod van der Heever, Candidate Attorney, checked and released by Justin Sloane, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 04 June 2021 Introduction The Protection of Personal Information 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) seeks to regulate the manner in which personal information is processed. Chapter 3 (sections
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Losing Money Fast: Ponzi Schemes vs Pyramid Schemes

By Elani Vogel, Candidate Attorney and Justin Sloane, Partner Introduction There is no disputing that we currently find ourselves in a dire economic climate – a climate in which one can easily understand why a scheme selling the idea of ‘quick money’ would gain traction among those who are desperate for a better life. Unfortunately,
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South Africa Cracks Down on Revenge Porn

Written by Megan Brook, Candidate Attorney and Justin Sloane, Partner Introduction Unfortunately, far too many unkind and insensitive individuals in society today spread private and sexually explicit videos or images of their former partners or lovers to the public and other individuals with the aim of punishing or humiliating them. This is a form of
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An Overview of Expungement Applications

By Justin Sloane (Partner) and Jarrod Van Der Heever (Candidate Attorney) 1. Introduction Mistakes happen – this is a part of life. However, certain mistakes are accompanied with far-reaching consequences. Individuals often seek to avoid criminal convictions due to their negative consequences. However, just because you have a criminal record does not mean that you
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B-BBEE FRONTING

By Megan Brook, Candidate Attorney and Justin Sloane, Partner       Introduction South Africa has one of the most unequal societies in the world due to its racially segregated past. The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (“The Constitution”) places a duty on our law-makers to put in place measures, legislative and
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Protection Orders: Overview and Procedure

By Elani Vogel, Candidate Attorney and Justin Sloane, Partner Introduction The purpose of this article is to provide the reader with a basic overview and understanding of the remedies against domestic violence and harassment. On 13 May 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa noted during his address to the nation that, during the period of the National
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Covid-19 and the Implications of Price Gouging

By Ashleigh Butler, Candidate Attorney and Justin Sloane, Partner Introduction On 15 March 2020, COVID-19 was declared a national disaster in terms of the Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002 (“the Disaster Act”), with the nationwide lockdown commencing on 27 March 2020. The purpose of this article is to provide the reader with a basic
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