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Blame game: Who's liable in slip-and-fall incidents at malls?Rethabile Shabalala and Maano Manavhela

The Court of Appeal has dismissed the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority’s challenge to paying compensation to the Bobete community in Thaba-Tseka. Photo: Sechaba Mokhethi / GroundUp

Court orders Lesotho dams authority to pay 600 villagers compensation

By Sechaba Mokhethi 24 Nov 2025

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Negligence leads to joint liability in court case over safety equipment lapse

By Maano Manavhela and Raynold Tlhavani 18 Nov 2025

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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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AstraZeneca admits to rare Covid-19 vaccine side effects in legal filing

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

Source: Supplied. John Jack, chief executive officer of Galetti Corporate Real Estate.

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

7 Nov 2023

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Court dismisses Prasa commuter application for delictual damages

2 Nov 2023

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Anglo American, coal producers to be slapped with class action over miners' lung diseases

26 Oct 2023

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Likely impact of coastal storm surges on insurance policies

Mtho Maphumulo 22 Sep 2023

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Govt pays out more than R330m to Marikana victims

21 Aug 2023

Inquest finds 'negligence' caused Astron refinery explosion

Inquest finds 'negligence' caused Astron refinery explosion

Wendell Roelf 21 Jul 2023

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Repair vs improvement: Why it matters to Sars

Graeme Palmer 18 Jul 2023

Is this a powerless power minister?

Is this a powerless power minister?

Jason van der Poel 5 Jun 2023

Load shedding and liability: Are you at fault for accidents at traffic lights?

Load shedding and liability: Are you at fault for accidents at traffic lights?

12 May 2023

Govt to appeal exemption of hospitals, schools, police stations from load shedding

Govt to appeal exemption of hospitals, schools, police stations from load shedding

10 May 2023

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Call for tailing dams with a safety risk to register

3 May 2023

Eskom losing well over R1bn a month through theft, says De Ruyter

Eskom losing well over R1bn a month through theft, says De Ruyter

Carien du Plessis 26 Apr 2023

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Ennerdale collapse: Who is responsible for safety on landfill sites?

13 Apr 2023

Nigerians accuse Shell of delay in oil spill London lawsuits

Nigerians accuse Shell of delay in oil spill London lawsuits

Sam Tobin 5 Apr 2023

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Why professional indemnity insurance is vital in today's litigious landscape

Jean-Paul Rudd 30 Mar 2023

Source: iStock. Police cleared burning tyres at Tshepong Hospital in Klerksdorp on Tuesday (7 March 2023) as Nehawu members picketed outside the hospital.

Tensions mount as Nehawu strike intensifies

Katja Hamilton 8 Mar 2023

Juta and Company acquires Siber Ink Legal Publications

Juta and Company acquires Siber Ink Legal Publications

Juta and Company 6 Mar 2023

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Insurer liable to pay claim on equitable grounds

Jean-Paul Rudd 17 Feb 2023

Image: The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has ordered Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs to pay R5.5 million plus punitive costs to Judith Hawarden. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp

Leading law firm ordered to pay victim of cyber crime

Tania Broughton 17 Jan 2023

Image: People gather near a burnt out truck at the entrance of the damaged bridge where a gas tanker exploded in Boksburg near Johannesburg, South Africa, 24 December 2022. Source: Reuters/Sumaya Hisham

Ekurhuleni exploring legal action following Boksburg blast probe

10 Jan 2023

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Boksburg blast: NPA drops case against gas tanker driver

29 Dec 2022

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