Written by Lesai Seema, Candidate Attorney, and checked by Ayanda David Katjitae, Associate, and released by Chantelle Gladwin-Wood 19 May 2021 Introduction The South African (“SA”) Department of Home Affairs (“the Home Affairs”) is the body responsible for overseeing the determination and safeguarding of the identity and status of citizens and the regulation of immigration.

Written by S’negugu Dlamini, Candidate Attorney and checked by Jordan Dias, Associate and released by Maike Gohl 17 May 2021 Introduction According to legislation, a child is entitled to reasonable maintenance which is to provide for his/her clothing, housing, dental and medical care, and education. Both parents have a legal duty to maintain their children

Written by Megan Brook, Candidate Attorney and checked by Jordan Dias, Associate and released by Sarah Thackwell 14 May 2021 BACKGROUND FACTS Background factsThe employer conducts a catering business that provides services to a number of customers, including Life St George’s Hospital. The employee was appointed as the employer’s project manager on-site at the said

The consequences of marriages concluded out of community of property with the application of the accrual system Written by Alisha Naik, Associate Designate and checked by Pierre van der Merwe, Partner 11 May 2021 INTRODUCTION Part 1 of this 2-part series explored the three options available to couples relating to the various matrimonial property regimes

Written by Alisha Naik, Associate Designate and checked by Pierre van der Merwe, Partner Introduction Getting married can be one of the most exciting, busiest, and frustrating times of your life. In addition to planning for the wedding, one must not forget to consider the legal aspects thereof – before the solemnization of the marriage

Written by Alisha Naik, Associate Designate and checked by Jordan Dias, Associate 11 May 2021 BACKGROUND Whilst in the employ of the Premier and Director General of Mpumalanga (“the Defendants”), Ms Catherine Churchill (“the Plaintiff”) was assaulted by protestors during a labour protest at her place of employment. Alleging that she had developed permanent acute

An analysis of the recent ruling of Uber South Africa Technology Services (Pty) Ltd v National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUPSAW) and Others (C449/17) [2018] ZALCCT 1 Written by Pierre van der Merwe, Partner and Jordan Dias, Candidate Attorney 26 January 2018 Introduction Uber B.V., a company incorporated in the Netherlands, conducts

Introduction The registration of a mortgage bond over the immovable property of the debtor (“mortgagor”), in favour of the creditor (“mortgagee”), is a common example of granting security. A lesser known form of security is the notarial bond, which functions in a similar way to mortgage bonds but is registered over the movable property of

Article written by Wade Jacobs and Marc Barros Gevers, checked by Paul-Michael Keichel 05 May 2021 Introduction As a result of current technological advancements and the focus on mobile and cloud-based productivity, and messaging tools, now, more than ever, it is essential to have an understanding of the basic principles of copyright law, in order

Case summary by Katleho Selepe checked by Jeannique Booysen 29 April 2021 Background The respondent, Spar Group Limited (“Spar”), had a dispute with one of its franchisers, Umtshingo Trading (“Umtshingo”) which operated by Mr. Paolo. Umtshingo ran three Spar outlets and held a Bank account for each with the appellant, FirstRand Bank Limited (“the Bank”).