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Insights into Law: Articles, Analysis, and Legal Perspectives


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


GUN LAWS IN SOUTH AFRICA: A SYSTEM PLAGUED BY DELAYS
South Africa’s gun laws are among the strictest in the world, primarily governed by the Firearms Control Act of 2000 (FCA). The Act was...
Feb 25


UNDERSTANDING BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP LAWS IN SOUTH AFRICA
After being “grey-listed” in 2021, the South African Government adopted an action plan to address the deficiencies in our Anti-Money...
Feb 18


CANDIDATE ATTORNEY - A REALISTIC INVESTMENT
As a first-year candidate, with only one month into my journey, I recognize that there is still much for me to learn. That being said, I...
Feb 11
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