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Risk vs Reward: The use of AI in South Africa

29 October 2025

The rise of AI brings both opportunity and risk. See how it’s changing South African law.

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Estate planning must be a family affair!

27 October 2025

It’s not just paperwork; it is about family, communication, and leaving a legacy.

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Why security is key to successful corporate finance

27 October 2025

Discover how smart security strategies can protect investments and drive growth.

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Court gives claimants the green light in RAF battle

27 October 2025

The roadblocks are gone: Claimants can now enforce their RAF payouts.

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Risk vs Reward: The use of AI in South Africa

29 October 2025

The rise of AI brings both opportunity and risk. See how it’s changing South African law.

Article

Estate planning must be a family affair!

27 October 2025

It’s not just paperwork; it is about family, communication, and leaving a legacy.

Article

Why security is key to successful corporate finance

27 October 2025

Discover how smart security strategies can protect investments and drive growth.

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Court gives claimants the green light in RAF battle

27 October 2025

The roadblocks are gone: Claimants can now enforce their RAF payouts.

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Your kids cannot eat your excuses for lunch

05 October 2023, Aqeelah Petersen

Children are dependent on adults. This is a fact, and in attempt to protect them, the law regards the rights of... children to be of paramount importance.

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Can an unmarried father register a child under his surname?

15 November 2021

I’m the father of a newborn daughter. The mother, to whom I’m not married, disappeared immediately after birth leaving me... as sole parent of my daughter. Because I don’t know where the mother is I cannot get the mother’s consent. Without this consent Home Affairs does not want to register my daughter under my surname. I have no idea what to do now. Can you help?

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No Will = Intestate Succession

05 September 2019

The unfortunate tendency amongst the public at large, when trying to draft a Last Will and Testament themselves, in order... to have some sort of peace of mind when it comes to the devolution of their world-wide belongings, often has devastating consequences for their loved ones

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What is Parenting Coordination and Facilitation and does the Court have the necessary authority to appoint a facilitator when parents cannot agree to the appointment of a facilitator?

25 June 2018

It is common cause that parents who are no longer in a relationship and/or are going through a divorce, or... have gone through a divorce have difficulty in reaching consensus when it comes to important decisions regarding their minor children. Some parents have great difficulty in agreeing to something as simple as “which parent will have the children for the first part of the December holiday and which parent will have the children for the second part of the December holiday”.

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Is spanking your child unlawful?

08 March 2018

I saw it reported in the news recently that spanking your child has finally been criminalised. Is this true? Will... this not result in overloading our justice system even more than it already is?

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Be extra careful with children in your care

07 July 2016

My son got hurt at school when a steel post holding a newly planted tree upright, punctured his leg while... he and his friends were playing on the school grounds. The school denies any negligence and feels that my son should have kept a sharper eye on possible dangers. Is the school liable, or is my son alone responsible for his damage and injuries?

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Can my child become an Aussie without daddy’s consent?

02 June 2016

I am recently divorced. I want to permanently relocate to Australia with my two minor children as I have obtained... a wonderful work opportunity which will benefit myself and my children tremendously. However, my ex, the father of my two children, refuses to give his consent, despite the fact that the children reside with me. Do I need his consent to take them with me?

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Does a child have a voice in its parents’ legal battle?

14 April 2015

It is often said “parents know best” - but when parents become embroiled in litigation against each other and children... are involved, it can become very difficult for them to set their own interests aside and allow the interests of the child to take preference over their own. This also raises the question of whether a child involved in such a situation, has a voice and a say in decisions being made.

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Risk vs Reward: The use of AI in South Africa

Estate planning must be a family affair!

Why security is key to successful corporate finance

Court gives claimants the green light in RAF battle

Risk vs Reward: The use of AI in South Africa

Estate planning must be a family affair!

Why security is key to successful corporate finance

Court gives claimants the green light in RAF battle

Read More Insights

Your kids cannot eat your excuses for lunch

Can an unmarried father register a child under his surname?

No Will = Intestate Succession

What is Parenting Coordination and Facilitation and does the Court have the necessary authority to appoint a facilitator when parents cannot agree to the appointment of a facilitator?

Is spanking your child unlawful?

Be extra careful with children in your care

Can my child become an Aussie without daddy’s consent?

Does a child have a voice in its parents’ legal battle?

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