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POPIA Act - Court Rules Matric Results Must Be Published But…

On 18 January 2022, the North Gauteng High Court delivered a ruling to the effect that the Department of Basic Education must publish the matric results of learners in the media as was the practice before. City Press and the Mail & Guardian reported that the Court, however, made it a point that the names and surnames of the learners must not be published.

Patent, Latent Defects - And The Consumer Protection Act

Buying an immovable property is a feeling like no other. Some say it is an overwhelming feeling of serenity, joy, status and security.

When A Dog Bites Into Your Pocket - Harm Caused By Pets

When one decides to get some barks for a buck, it is important to ensure that the animal is not a danger to third parties, let alone to the owners themselves. Pets are symbols of tender love and loyalty to those who own them, but things may indeed turn south if the animals are provoked. Necessary measures ought to be put in place so as to ensure that attacks by pets are eliminated.

OUTA 'OUTS' AARTO - Acts Declared Unconstitutional

In a landmark ruling delivered on 13 January 2022 in the case of Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse v Minister of Transport And Others 32097/2020, the North Gauteng division of the High Court declared the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act of 1998 (AARTO) and its amendment Act constitutionally invalid. 

Department Of Basic Education To Discontinue Publishing Matric Results In Media

In a recent statement the Department of Basic Education announced that it will discontinue the publishing of matric results in the media, to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

Deceased Estate - A Win For Life Partner - The Bwanya Case

In a recent landmark ruling, the Constitutional Court (Concourt) confirmed the invalidity of Section 1 (1) of the Intestate Succession Act 81 of 1987, as well as Section 1 of the Maintenance of Surviving Spouses Act 27 of 1990. 

Stopped For Drinking and Driving in South Africa? What Is Next?

As we put the festive season behind us, many people who had travelled to various holiday destinations will be heading back to where they are ordinarily based.

Domestic Violence Amendment Bill - Progress Or Retrogress

The concept of law as it is known, ought to adapt to the changing requirements and needs of the society that it seeks to regulate. It would definitely be a disservice if this did not occur.

The State Fighting In Their Corner - Domestic Violence

Statistics reflect that South Africa ranks amongst those with the highest incidences of domestic violence. This is a sad state of affairs, especially realising the historical and cultural dynamics around which women, who are mostly the victims of domestic violence, were subjected to abuse in traditional settings. 

The Process Of Protection Orders In South Africa

There are several incidents of physical, sexual, emotional and financial abuse in our society today but unfortunately, most of them go unreported due to various dynamics and circumstances of the parties concerned. So rampant is the abuse especially against women and children such that the United Nations recognizes a commemoration of activism against such during the annual 16 Days of Activism of No Violence against Women and Children campaign, which took place between 25 November and 10 December in 2021. 


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