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Husband Taking Their Wife’s Surname – Under The Spotlight.

According to the media, two couples challenged this section in the Bloemfontein High Court. Two of the litigants were married in July 2021 at the Home Affairs offices in Bloemfontein. After their marriage was solemnised, and in the process of its registration, the...

The Companies Amendment Bill 2023: Key Changes to South Africa’s Corporate Landscape

On July 26, 2024, South Africa achieved a significant milestone in corporate governance with the President signing the Companies Amendment Bill 2023 into law.

Coalition Governance Challenges in Post-2024 South Africa

South Africa’s legal structure allows provincial governments to dissolve local government councils if they fail to fulfill their mandates. However, complications arise when such issues occur at the provincial level.

Intestate Succession

Intestate Succession

Introduction   The goal is always to investigate how inheritance law affects the allocation of property after death in regard to intestate succession. Two solutions in this matter will help achieve this. An owner can prepare a will specifying how his property...

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Surrogacy in South Africa

Surrogacy in South Africa

Introduction   Surrogacy has become an increasingly popular method for starting families in South Africa, especially among those facing infertility and same-sex couples. The country's legal framework, primarily within the Children’s Act, provides a structured and...

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