Article written by Nombuyiselo Mvelase, Candidate Attorney, checked by Jordan Dias, Associate and released by Maike Gohl, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 06 September 2021 Introduction In an age where we are often required to share personal information such as our credit card numbers and identity numbers to make transactions online, it is important to remember

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

Article written by Phuzile Rabula, Candidate Attorney, checked by Courtney Almuner, Associate at Schindlers Attorneys 01 September 2021 Background In casu, the employees were part of a group working in an area of a mine that was affected by a vertical fault. The vertical fault rendered the area unsafe and dangerous to work in. The

Article written by Megan Brook, Candidate Attorney, checked by Courtney Almuner, Associate at Schindlers Attorneys Background factsDuring or about 2014, Namasthethu Electrical (Pty) Ltd (“the Appellant”) was awarded a contract worth approximately R3,000,000.00 by the City of Cape Town (“the First Respondent”) (herein collectively referred to as “the parties”). The contract was entered into for

Article written by Stefano de Gouveia, Candidate Attorney, checked by Ashleigh Butler, Associate, and released by Keane Robertson, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys August 2021 Introduction A non-profit company is a company incorporated for public benefit without the objective or goal of making a profit. A non-profit company is a juristic person, recognised by South African

Article written by Jarrod Van Der Heever, Candidate Attorney, checked and released by Gary Baruchowitz, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 30 August 2021 Background In the above matter, David Mashengwana (“the Applicant”) applied to the Limpopo High Court (“the Court”) for the voluntary surrender of his estate in terms of section 3(1) of the Insolvency Act

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

Article written by Blake Liam Hamilton, Candidate Attorney, checked and released by Courtney Altmuner, Associate at Schindlers Attorneys 30 August 2021 BackgroundThis case deals with an application for contempt of court, wherein Umanda Njuze (“the Applicant”) sought to enforce an arbitration award which was granted in her favour against Emalahleni Local Municipality (“the Second Respondent”)

Article written by Elani Vogel, Candidate Attorney and Dave Loxton, checked and released by Dave Loxton, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 30 August 2021 IntroductionAs the popularity of cryptocurrency (“crypto”) has grown in the past year, so have concerns about its risks and increased use by criminals. The USA alone reported more than 80 00 crypto

Article written by Avyakta Sing, Candidate Attorney, checked and released by Gary Boruchowitz and , Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 28 August 2021 Introduction Discrimination against female athletes has been prevalent since the advent of women’s participation in modern Olympic Games in the early 1900s and since the 1960s female athletes, and more recently intersex athletes,