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Understanding Permanent vs Fixed Term Employment Contracts
Introduction Fixed term contracts play a significant role in the employment landscape, providing flexibility to both employers and employees. However, issues surrounding the expectations of permanent employment in the context of fixed term employment contracts have...
Employee vs. Independent Contractor Relationships
Introduction In the complex realm of employment relationships, the distinction between employees and independent contractors holds significant legal implications. This article aims to shed light on the nuanced nature of these classifications, the legal frameworks that...
Settlement vs. Litigation: How to Know When to Fight It Out in Court
In any legal dispute, one of the first and most important decisions a client faces is whether to settle or proceed to litigation. Each option has its own advantages, risks, and strategic implications.
Force Majeure, Refunds, and the Cape Town Marathon: When Life (or Weather) Disrupts a Contract
During October, 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. The event got cancelled due to weather precautions. Who is responsible?
Electronic Signatures – Are They Binding?
South Africans are using electronic signatures every day, whether it’s agreeing to terms on a mobile app, confirming a delivery with a finger swipe, or authorizing a bank transaction online. Is it binding?
Why Unmarried Couples Should Make a Will
Unmarried couples dont enjoy the same rights to estate planning within the South African legal framework and therefore it is essential to plan.
Freedom of Expression vs Workplace Discipline
The tension between personal liberty and workplace discipline came into sharp focus in the recent Labour Court decision of GIWUSA obo Buthelezi v AEL Mining Services Limited and Others, offering valuable jurisprudential guidance on where the line may be drawn.
The Matrimonial Property Act: Upcoming Changes and What They Mean for Couples in South Africa
Since its enactment on 1 November 1984, the Matrimonial Property Act No. 88 of 1984 has formed the cornerstone of South African matrimonial property law. So what has changed?
What It Means When a Financial Services Provider’s (FSP) Licence Is Suspended
Financial Services Providers (“FSPs”) play a crucial role in delivering financial advice and intermediary services. To operate legally, they must hold a licence issued under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, 37 of 2002 (“FAIS Act”).
The Evidentiary Value of Social Media Screenshots in South African Legal Proceedings
The rapid expansion of digital communication has fundamentally altered the nature of evidence presented in South African courts.
Navigating Cross Border Divorce Through South African Courts
The process of obtaining a South African cross border divorce when one or both spouses live abroad raises intricate legal questions.
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