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Insights into Law: Articles, Analysis, and Legal Perspectives


PROFESSIONAL COMPOSURE: THE ETHICAL FOUNDATION OF LEGAL PRACTICE
One question I hear frequently is: "How do you stay so calm or professional when your clients are in crisis?" It's a fair question....
Jul 15, 2025


PROTECTION ORDERS IN SOUTH AFRICA: MISUSED OR NECESSARY?
In South Africa, protection orders are an essential component of the legal system that protects people from stalking, harassment,...
Jul 8, 2025


WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT FROM SAPS AT A CRIME SCENE
In South Africa, crime is an unfortunate reality that touches nearly every community. Understanding the role of the South African Police...
Jul 1, 2025


NAVIGATING CCMA ARBITRATIONS: HOW GITTINS ATTORNEYS CAN HELP EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES
In South Africa, the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration (“CCMA”) plays a crucial role in resolving disputes between...
Jun 24, 2025


VICTIMS ABROAD, CRIMINALS AT HOME: SOUTH AFRICAN SCAM COMPANIES
Introduction In recent years, South Africa has gained unwanted attention for being a base of operations for companies running...
Jun 17, 2025


WHEN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM FAILS – AND WHY WE MUST NOT GIVE UP
Every day, across South Africa, people turn to the justice system for protection, resolution, and dignity. Yet, far too often, they are...
Jun 10, 2025


WHEN BLOOD ON YOUR HANDS BARS YOU FROM THE ESTATE: WILLS AND JUSTICE IN SA LAW
Introduction South African law recognises the importance of testamentary freedom, which is the right of an individual to determine what...
Jun 3, 2025


ENHANCING DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS: KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE 2025 POPIA REGULATION AMENDMENTS
On 17 April 2025, the Information Regulator published critical amendments to the Regulations under the Protection of Personal Information...
May 27, 2025


LEAVING AS A REFUGEE: WHAT IT MEANS WHEN SOUTH AFRICANS SEEK ASYLUM ABROAD
News recently broke that a group of 49 Afrikaners have left South Africa and applied for refugee status in the United States. Their...
May 20, 2025


THE LEGAL JUNGLE: EXOTIC ANIMAL OWNERSHIP IN JOHANNESBURG
Exotic animal ownership in South Africa, particularly in the Johannesburg metropolitan area, occupies a fraught and controversial space...
May 13, 2025


THE WITCHCRAFT SUPPRESSION ACT OF 1957: SOUTH AFRICA'S COLONIAL LEGAL RELIC
The Witchcraft Suppression Act of 1957: South Africa's Colonial Legal Relic In a country celebrated for having one of the most...
May 5, 2025


PARENTAL POWER: HOW UNMARRIED FATHERS CAN CLAIM THEIR RIGHTS IN SOUTH AFRICA
Introduction In South Africa, the evolving structure of families has brought important legal developments concerning the rights of...
Apr 29, 2025


REFUGEE STATUS DETERMINATION IN SOUTH AFRICA: LEGAL FRAMEWORKS, SYSTEMIC FLAWS, AND THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD
South Africa's refugee system faces significant challenges in effectively applying refugee law to asylum seekers. Despite having...
Apr 22, 2025


Understanding Vexatious Litigation: Protecting Against Abusive Legal Tactics
In the legal world, the misuse of legal proceedings can become a significant issue across various fields of law and is quite common in...
Apr 15, 2025


THE POWER OF ITC LISTINGS: A VITAL TOOL FOR ENFORCING PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS
In today’s fast-paced and challenging economic environment, businesses are constantly grappling with the risk of unpaid debts and...
Apr 8, 2025


UNDERSTANDING THE RENTAL HOUSING TRIBUNAL AND HOW IT CAN HELP YOU
The Rental Housing Tribunal is a statutory body established under the Rental Housing Act, 1999 (Act 50 of 1999) to provide a fair and...
Apr 1, 2025


THE ETHICAL DILEMMA: ATTORNEYS AND LAYPERSONS IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Attorneys in South Africa operate under strict ethical guidelines set by the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014, the Rules, and the Code of...
Mar 25, 2025


THE HIDDEN SHIELD: SOUTH AFRICA'S NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION REGISTER AND ITS ROLE IN SAFEGUARDING OUR FUTURE
In the quiet corners of South Africa's legal framework lies a powerful tool designed to protect our most vulnerable citizens. The...
Mar 18, 2025


UNDERSTANDING COMMON LEGAL MISCONCEPTIONS: INSIGHTS FROM A CANDIDATE ATTORNEY'S JOURNEY
As I embark on my two-year-long journey as a candidate attorney, I've come to realise that there are numerous misconceptions surrounding...
Mar 11, 2025


THE EVOLUTION OF CANNABIS LAWS IN SOUTH AFRICA: NAVIGATING A NEW FRONTIER
Cannabis has long been a topic of contention in South Africa, evolving from prohibition to becoming a regulated industry with exciting...
Mar 4, 2025
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