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The importance of informed consent in medical negligence claims

18 June 2025,  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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90 - DAY PENALTY CLAUSES IN BONDS

12 June 2025,  Salomé van Wyk

Whenever you sell your house and are required to cancel the existing bond, you must remember that the standard home... loan agreement has a clause reading something like the following:

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Can a minor inherit a house or farm?

03 June 2025

Parents and other family members often bequeath immovable property to their children or grandchildren. But what is the position when... the testator dies and the person standing to inherit is still a minor? Can they inherit? In this article, we look at how this position is dealt with in our law.

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“Running” into trouble: pedestrian rights matter

03 June 2025

Think you're safe sprinting through a public race? A recent court ruling says otherwise. Find out how one runner's collision... turned into a costly legal lesson—and what it means for every athlete on public routes.

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The importance of informed consent in medical negligence claims

18 June 2025,  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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Article

90 - DAY PENALTY CLAUSES IN BONDS

12 June 2025,  Salomé van Wyk

Whenever you sell your house and are required to cancel the existing bond, you must remember that the standard home... loan agreement has a clause reading something like the following:

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53
Article

Can a minor inherit a house or farm?

03 June 2025

Parents and other family members often bequeath immovable property to their children or grandchildren. But what is the position when... the testator dies and the person standing to inherit is still a minor? Can they inherit? In this article, we look at how this position is dealt with in our law.

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“Running” into trouble: pedestrian rights matter

03 June 2025

Think you're safe sprinting through a public race? A recent court ruling says otherwise. Find out how one runner's collision... turned into a costly legal lesson—and what it means for every athlete on public routes.

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Is BEE compliance a legal requirement for estate agents?

08 August 2018

I run a small estate agency in town. I’ve recently listened to a radio discussion that implied estate agencies will... also have to be BEE compliant and get a BEE certificate. Is this true? I’m a small agency and cannot imagine that BEE compliance would be applicable to my business?

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Many benefits for a 51% black owned company

08 August 2018

My start-up business has been growing rapidly and I’m considering bringing a partner on board to invest and help take... the business to the next level. I’m keenly aware of the importance of transformation and have identified a potential BEE partner who is prepared to take up a 51% stake in my business. That said, a new partner is a big decision and I just want to make sure there is sufficient strategic benefit in doing so?

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New Preferential Procurement Regulations see the light

08 March 2017

My business is quite reliant on government tenders. I understand that new procurement regulations will soon be published which will... impact on government tender processes. How concerned should I be?

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Must I procure from my Supplier Development beneficiary?

10 February 2017

About four years ago my company entered into an enterprise development agreement with a new BEE company starting up in... our sector as part of our commitment towards BEE and enterprise development. In terms of our agreement, we provide them with support and even financial assistance and have helped them find their feet in our industry. Although we work closely with them, we don’t procure anything from them. Will this initiative be recognised under the revised Enterprise and Supplier Development element of the Amended BEE Codes?

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Reaping the benefits of empowering your employees

09 November 2016

I am the owner of a construction business. In our industry skills development is very important and I invest where... possible in training my staff. I understand that if I allow my staff to take up learnerships through my company there are certain tax benefits that I can use to help cover the costs of the learnerships. Is this correct?

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Take note of the New Construction BEE Codes

09 November 2016

I own a construction company which is heavily reliant on state tenders. I understand that new construction BEE codes are... coming soon. I am worried about these new codes as the old construction codes had many provisions that my company found difficult to comply with. Will this be the case again? What should I be on the look-out for?

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New procurement regulations will change the tender environment

12 September 2016

My business is heavily dependent on government tenders. I have heard talk of new tender regulations that are coming that... will have a dramatic impact on the tender requirements. Is this true?

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What you need to know about the new BEE Regulations

11 August 2016

I see in the news that new BEE Regulations are now in force. It there anything I must be aware... of for my business?   

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