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

By 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?

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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

3 Feb 2025

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Ruling highlights importance of wording in indemnity insurance policies

Jean-Paul Rudd 16 Jan 2025

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#BestofBiz 2024: Legal

17 Dec 2024

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

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

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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

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Inquiry blames Joburg authorities for neglect leading to deadly building fire

Tim Cocks 6 May 2024

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30 Apr 2024

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Unregistered contractors pose risks to businesses and the building industry

16 Apr 2024

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Appeal in case concerning R40m SA-Zimbabwe border fence dismissed

11 Apr 2024

What are the insurance implications of product recalls?

What are the insurance implications of product recalls?

15 Feb 2024

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Balcony collapse in Cape Town's CBD - Who is at fault?

7 Nov 2023