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The importance of informed consent in medical negligence claims

01 June 2026,  Lefevré Joubert

A frequent question asked is if informed consent is an important aspect in determining a medical negligence claim, and if... a medical practitioner or medical service provider can be held liable for medical negligence if informed consent was not obtained from a patient.

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The right to a view?

01 June 2026,  Salomé van Wyk

The Southern Cape, and George in particular, is surely one of the most wonderful and beautiful places in the world.

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When ads take flight… and cross the line

28 May 2026

A Checkers Sixty60 TikTok ad was ruled misleading, reminding brands that creativity must stay truthful.

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Smarter contracts for better infrastructure

28 May 2026

GCC 2025 introduces clearer, fairer construction contract terms to improve project delivery and collaboration.

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The importance of informed consent in medical negligence claims

01 June 2026,  Lefevré Joubert

A frequent question asked is if informed consent is an important aspect in determining a medical negligence claim, and if... a medical practitioner or medical service provider can be held liable for medical negligence if informed consent was not obtained from a patient.

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1919
Article

The right to a view?

01 June 2026,  Salomé van Wyk

The Southern Cape, and George in particular, is surely one of the most wonderful and beautiful places in the world.

READ MORE
3479
Article

When ads take flight… and cross the line

28 May 2026

A Checkers Sixty60 TikTok ad was ruled misleading, reminding brands that creativity must stay truthful.

READ MORE
64
Article

Smarter contracts for better infrastructure

28 May 2026

GCC 2025 introduces clearer, fairer construction contract terms to improve project delivery and collaboration.

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The Reasonableness of Keeping Animals in Sectional Title Schemes

10 April 2024

Getting home after a long stressful day and being greeted by a wagging tail and a warm adoration in your... pet’s eyes, might be the best thing since sliced bread.

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Can I institute legal action on behalf of my body corporate?

07 June 2019

I live in a sectional title that used to have beautiful common property areas. The last year or two though,... owners have been causing damage to these garden areas and walkways and the body corporate is doing nothing to stop it. Can I take legal action against the owners that are causing the damage or can only the body corporate do something?

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Sectional title levy increases you can expect

14 December 2016

My body corporate has warned that due to recent changes in the sectional title legislation we should be expecting higher... than normal levy increases. I live on a tight budget and this news has me very worried. Is it true that my levies will increase or is the body corporate just making this up?

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What is so special about a Special General Meeting for a sectional title scheme?

12 September 2016

I have been appointed as a trustee for our new sectional title scheme. I understand the requirements for calling an... annual general meeting, but I am a bit worried about when we should hold special general meetings in the scheme. I just don’t what to make a mistake.

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Landlords and tenants, take note of the Rental Housing Amendment Act

02 June 2016

I am the owner of a number of properties which I let to tenants. I understand that the Rental Housing... Act has been amended. What are the implications for me as landlord and my tenants?

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Must I pay a special sectional title levy?

09 February 2016

I am considering buying property in a sectional title scheme. The estate agent mentioned that a normal levy will be... payable every month but the trustees of the body corporate of the scheme have the authority to determine a further special levy from time to time. I was aware of the normal monthly sectional title levy, but what is a special levy?

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More levies under the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act

14 December 2015

I am a sectional title unit owner. I’ve heard a lot of talk about new sectional title legislation on its... way that will require me to pay more levies. Is this true?

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No to my four legged friend?

09 November 2015

I’ve been living in a sectional title complex for about two months. I have a small Yorkshire Terrier that stays... with me and remains inside my sectional title unit during the day when I’m at work. She doesn’t bother anyone and is always quiet. When I decided to buy my unit in the complex I heard that dogs were allowed. Now the body corporate has informed me that I don’t have permission to keep a dog and warned me to remove my dog. I understand that rules are rules, but is there nothing I can do?

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