The High Court has now spelled it out in black and white; if you’re in a public place, you can film the police. What is more, they have no right to arrest you simply because you’re recording.
The judgment was delivered in the South…
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It is evident that due to its usefulness, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning tools are becoming more popular and being integrated more frequently into the workplace. There is a growing trend of employers using AI tools to monitor…
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As an attorney, I’m often asked by clients: “What are my rights if I get stopped at a roadblock?” It’s one of the most common questions I hear, and with good reason. There’s a lot of ambiguity about what the police can and can’t do in these…
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The Revised Directive introducing Mandatory Mediation in the Gauteng Division became effective from 22 April 2025. The Directive only applies to civil trials. However, this does not prevent the court from ordering or encouraging parties to engage…
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On 24 June 2025, in Belle Vallee Vineyards (Pty) Ltd and Another v Lakey and Others (LANC15/2025) [2025] ZALCC 27, the Land Claims Court (LCC) upheld an appeal from the Wellington Magistrates’ Court and clarified the relationship between…
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In a recent decision of the Western Cape High Court, the question of when a trustee’s resignation becomes legally effective came under the spotlight. The case of Die Orffer Landgoed (Pty) Ltd v Orffer N.O. and Others [2025] 2 All SA 777…
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In the recent judgment handed down in the High Court matter of Chetty v Pillay, the interplay between death and prescription was brought to the fore. While prescription (i.e. where a claim or debt is extinguished by the passage of time)…
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In July 2025, South Africa tabled an important legislative reform that marks a significant advancement in the country’s legal framework for international judicial cooperation. The International Co-operation in Criminal Matters Amendment…
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On 20 June 2025, in the matter of Intengo Imoto (Pty) Ltd t/a Northcliff Nissan v Zoutpansberg Motor Wholesalers CC t/a Hyundai Louis Trichardt (474/2024) [2025] ZASCA 93 (20 June 2025), the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) upheld the…
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Why Expungement Might Be the Second Chance You’ve Been Waiting For
A criminal record in South Africa carries weight; not just in court, but everywhere you go. Try getting a job, applying to live in a decent complex…
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