May 30, 2019
Published by NVS at May 30, 2019
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This article deals with the questions of who can institute litigation on behalf of a trust, as well as with the question of how jurisdiction is determined with regards to […]
March 4, 2019
Published by NVS at March 4, 2019
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The granting of bail is in the nature of a contract in terms of which the state commits itself to the accused’s continued interim freedom once the court has authorised […]
January 9, 2019
Published by NVS at January 9, 2019
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If I suggest mediation to a party with whom I have a dispute, am I signalling that I lack confidence in my own case? Mediation offers many advantages to parties […]
August 2, 2018
Published by NVS at August 2, 2018
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How are legal documents supposed to be served, and what is regarded as invalid service? Purpose of service of legal documents: The fundamental rule with regards to service is that […]
July 4, 2018
Published by NVS at July 4, 2018
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You might have seen something that you did not intend to see or you have decided that you want to be of help to someone. Either way, being a court […]
June 1, 2018
Published by NVS at June 1, 2018
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Litigation is the primary method of dispute resolution in the South African justice system. Essentially, litigation is the institutionalised process adopted by the court system as the method of resolving […]
May 7, 2018
Published by NVS at May 7, 2018
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Medical negligence refers to a negative consequence of a medical treatment that could have been avoided by the medical practitioner. The Health Professions Act 56 of 1974 outlines South African […]
March 2, 2018
Published by NVS at March 2, 2018
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The South Gauteng High Court ruled that the common law defence of reasonable chastisement is not in line with the Constitution and no longer applies in our law. This means […]
September 6, 2017
Published by NVS at September 6, 2017
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Following the death of one of Uber’s employees due to clashes between Uber drivers and taxi drivers, the Department of Labour has clarified its position in terms of labour legislation. […]