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Understanding the intersection between estate planning and family legacy

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24 years of trusted labour law guidance: Join Juta’s 2025 seminar series across SA

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Juta launches Quantum Quest: A game-changer in legal research and damages calculation

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MultiChoice secures another win against piracy and counterfeit goods

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A staff member walks past a branding during a media visit and tour of Tiger Brands' Albany Belville Bakery, in Cape Town, South Africa, 17 October 2024. Reuters/Esa Alexander/File photo

Tiger Brands offers settlement to plaintiffs in listeriosis class action

Siyanda Mthethwa 12 May 2025

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New case, same ruling: RAF still liable for costs already covered by medical aid

Raynold Tlhavani and Micaela Pather 8 May 2025

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Joinder applications and third party liability: When does a prescription period actually commence?

Mtho Maphumulo 6 May 2025

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Still no compensation for victims of George building collapse

Daniel Steyn 2 Apr 2025

Beyond the disclaimer sign: mitigating slip-and-fall liability in public spaces

Beyond the disclaimer sign: mitigating slip-and-fall liability in public spaces

Garth Duncan & Chandni Gopal 24 Mar 2025

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Watch your step: Court rules claimant's own negligence contributed to injuries

Rethabile Shabalala and Sandra Sithole 10 Mar 2025

ARB ruling | Should alcohol brands advertise on the beach?

ARB ruling | Should alcohol brands advertise on the beach?

Karabo Ledwaba 7 Feb 2025

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Interim relief for listeriosis class action claimants with urgent medical needs

3 Feb 2025

#GeorgeCollapse investigation report now with SAPS

#GeorgeCollapse investigation report now with SAPS

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Ruling highlights importance of wording in indemnity insurance policies

Jean-Paul Rudd 16 Jan 2025

#BestofBiz 2024: Legal

#BestofBiz 2024: Legal

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A guide to some key risks wellness tourism operators should be mindful of

Megan Jarvis, Leigh Lambrechts, Kate Collier and Dhevarsha Ramjettan 11 Dec 2024

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Public liability vs personal negligence: Judgment a warning against opportunistic litigation

Mtho Maphumulo 5 Dec 2024

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Dam owners called to register their dams within 60 days

2 Dec 2024

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Court considerations in traditional healer's battle for income in personal injury claim

Mpumelelo Ndlela 15 Oct 2024

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Listeriosis tragedy ‘breakthrough’ evidence makes ‘overwhelming’ case Tiger Brands was responsible – lawyers

Tamsin Metelerkamp 9 Sep 2024

At a meeting on 24 August, families of those who died in the Marshalltown fire, and survivors of the fire, decided to launch a class action suit against the City of Johannesburg. Photo: Kimberly Mutandiro/GroundUp

Marshalltown fire survivors to launch class action against City of Johannesburg

Kimberly Mutandiro 26 Aug 2024

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Disclaimer vs liability claim: Court rules on school's duty of care

Emma Meyer and Pierre Le Roux 20 Aug 2024

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Liability insurance settlement dispute - when insurer and policyholder disagree on who is at fault

Mtho Maphumulo 15 Aug 2024

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Limpopo court slashes R11m RAF claim by 90%

6 Aug 2024

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iTOO forms strategic partnership with EthiQal

1 Aug 2024

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Defective medical devices and implants can cause harm: How to claim compensation

27 May 2024

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Battling corruption, Fica keeps eye on SA's political elite

Hawken McEwan 21 May 2024

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Jurisdiction, jurisdiction, jurisdiction - importance of approaching the correct court

Linda Shwana 13 May 2024

Mourners as seen at the Central Methodist Mission, at the memorial service in honour of the Marshalltown fire victims, in Johannesburg, South Africa, 8 September 2023. Reuters/Shiraaz Mohamed/File Photo

Inquiry blames Joburg authorities for neglect leading to deadly building fire

Tim Cocks 6 May 2024

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