Cyberbullying Among Children in South Africa
In a world where schoolyard taunts have been replaced by WhatsApp messages, TikTok comments, and Instagram DMs, bullying has evolved, and so must the law.
Fixed-Term Contracts and Business Transfers
South African labour law continues to evolve in ways that significantly affect job security, business transactions, and the use of fixed-term contracts.
Data Protection and Privacy Law in the Digital Age
The rapid evolution of digital technology has reshaped nearly every aspect of modern life, from how we communicate to how we bank, work, shop, and receive essential services.
Force Majeure, Refunds, and the Cape Town Marathon
During October 2025, thousands of runners descended on the streets of Cape Town to test their endurance against one of the most scenic marathon routes in the world.
A New Chapter for Family Identity: Husbands Can Now Take Wives’ Surnames
In a recent judgment, the Court struck down parts of the Births and Deaths Registration Act 51 of 1992 and its regulations that only allowed wives to take their husbands' surnames upon marriage, while denying husbands the same choice.
Masters Office
The Master's Office: Functions, Public Access, and Persistent Challenges [...]
Same-Sex Marriage and Domicile Law in South Africa
Since the Civil Union Act of 2006 came into force on 30 November 2006, following the Constitutional Court’s judgment in Minister of Home Affairs and Another v Fourie and Another (CCT 60/04) [2005] ZACC 19, South Africa has recognised same‑sex marriage on constitutional equality grounds.
Navigating Complexity: Holistic Labour Law Solutions for South African Employers
In South Africa’s rapidly evolving labour law landscape, employers face the dual challenge of operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
