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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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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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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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Understanding Deemed Capital Gains Tax at the Time of Death in South Africa

23 July 2024

In South Africa, the concept of deemed capital gains tax (CGT) at the time of death is a crucial aspect... of estate planning and tax compliance.

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More rights for life partners, but it still pays to protect yourself

23 February 2022,  Theresa Tannous

The Constitutional Court has ordered parliament to amend two laws to recognise the right of a surviving life partner in... any relationship to inherit and claim maintenance after the other partner dies.

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What is the test for medical negligence?

02 November 2023,  Lefevré Joubert

What is the chance of success with the institution of a claim for personal injury and medical negligence claims?

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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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The struggle of the surviving spouse in Muslim marriages.

22 March 2018

In South Africa women married in terms of Islamic Law (Shari’ah) does not have the necessary protection, as a marriage... as such is not recognised in South Africa.

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What is going to happen to your cryptocurrency when you die?

22 March 2018

With the recent rise in popularity in Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies, as a form of investment more and more people... are asking how one ensures that their cryptocurrency investments will be transferred to their heirs if and when they die.

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