Recent Mediation Developments in South Africa: Mandatory Mediation to Resolve Overwhelming Civil Courts
Introduction Mediation is when a third party, who is completely separated from the dispute in question, hears both parties’ disputes to resolve them without the need to approach a court. Recently, with significant backlogs in the Gauteng High Court, the...
Landlord & Tenant Disputes: Your Rights and Remedies
Introduction The relationship between landlords and tenants has always been complex, but in 2025, it’s become a growing legal battleground. With the cost of living rising, rental defaults increasing, and recent updates to housing regulations, more South Africans are...
The Child Relocation Process in South Africa
Introduction Relocation disputes involving children are among the most complex and emotionally charged matters in family law. In South Africa, the relocation of a child, whether domestically or internationally, requires careful legal consideration, as it directly...
Contract Repudiation by Public Entities: A Case of Overreach?
In the recent judgment, Infinite Blue Trading 29 cc t-a Motau Projects v Johannesburg Roads Agency Soc Limited (2024-004605) [2024] ZAGPJHC 417 (25 March 2024), the court ruled in favour of a contractor seeking an interdict against the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA)...
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