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Understanding Defamation and Privacy Law in South Africa

The South African legal system defines defamation as the act of publishing any statement about another individual that injures the reputation of that person in the eyes of the community. This definition underscores the gravity of defamation, highlighting it as not merely a personal affront but an action with potential social ramifications.

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Under What Circumstances is Resignation Seen as Constructive Dismissal?

Constructive dismissal claims hinge on a trifecta of essential elements that the employee must convincingly prove for a claim to be valid. These elements form the backbone of the legal framework governing constructive dismissal and are critical in understanding both the nature of these claims and the burden of proof required from the employee.

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Sectional Title Schemes and Common Property

Unlike traditional property ownership, where one owns the land and the building outright, sectional title schemes in South Africa allow for individual ownership of a "section" of the property, with shared ownership of common areas.

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How Blacklisting Affects Businesses and Individuals in South Africa

In the context of South African law, blacklisting is a notation on an individual's or company's credit report that indicates a history of non-payment or defaulting on debt. This mark can severely impact a person's or entity's ability to borrow money, obtain contracts, or even secure employment.

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Consumer Protection and the Cooling Off Period

New products are constantly at our fingertips, often leads to purchases that might not have been made with full consideration. The excitement of acquiring something new can quickly give way to regret, particularly when the financial implications become clear.

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Arrear Rentals and Landlord Rights – Balancing the Tide

The South African property market has been witnessing significant growth, making property investment an attractive option for generating income.

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Bail Procedure In GBV Cases in South Africa

One of the challenges of GBV is that the perpetrator being released on bail and because he/she is frustrated that he/she has been exposed, metes out more attacks on the victim in retaliation. This is what the Criminal and Related Matters Amendment Act seeks to curb and minimise.

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The Law’s Attempt to Have an Upper Hand in GBV Cases

Despite having laws in place to discourage GBV and bring it under control, it is thought that the circumstances around it often make it difficult for the law to have an upper hand. Unrelenting, the legislature has made amendments to our law to curb GBV cases regardless.

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The NCT Finds Vodacom in Violation of CPA

The goal of the Consumer Protection Act was to put in place a legislative framework to regulate and promote fair practices in the provision of goods and services.

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Nip the Funds in the Bud - Freezing Accounts in Execution of Judgments

There are various ways of executing court-issued judgments against the debtor in order to satisfy the judgment, with the most common being where the debtor settles the judgment debt by way of monetary payment, sale in execution of assets owned by the judgment debtor, issuing of a garnishee order or the issuance of an emoluments attachment order

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