 |  Riona Kalua, head of Labour and Employment at LnP Beyond Legal
[Riona Kalua] Recent decisions by the Labour Court and the Labour Appeal Court have brought renewed clarity to the legal principles governing joinder in employment-related litigation... |
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[Riona Kalua] It’s not uncommon for businesses to want to stop former employees from joining a competitor. But just having a restraint-of-trade clause in a contract doesn’t mean it will hold up in court... |
 |  Lara Horne, candidate attorney at Herold Gie
[Shan Radcliffe] Lara Horne is passionate about the Children’s Act and its recognition of the importance of children... |
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[Shan Radcliffe] Promise Ndlovu, Nkateko Mabunda and Gabriella Desai, three unique individuals with a common link, are all candidate attorneys at Baker McKenzie... |
 |  Onela Onthatile Moseane, Candidate Attorney, Spoor and Fisher
[Shan Radcliffe] Onela Onthatile Moseane on how she fell in love with the law... |
 |  Magogodi Litlhakanyane, candidate attorney at Bowmans
[Shan Radcliffe] Magogodi Litlhakanyane, football fan and candidate attorney at Bowmans, describes herself as a “dedicated and driven aspiring attorney... |
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[Shan Radcliffe] Lebohang Ramokonopi's path to the legal profession has been shaped by “a deep commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and service to my community”... |
 |  Anelisa Zungu, candidate attorney at Herold Gie Attorneys
[Shan Radcliffe] Anelisa Zungu, candidate attorney at Herold Gie Attorneys, talks about what inspired her to get into law and why youth must be involved in society... |
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[Mtho Maphumulo] In a recent judgment delivered by the Gauteng Division of the High Court, the plaintiff, a major financial institution, sought a monetary judgment against the defendants, who had bound themselves as sureties for a company that had defaulted on several loan and facility agreements... |
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[Shan Radcliffe] Here CDH chairperson and director of dispute resolution, Tim Fletcher explains how victims of harassment can go about applying for legal protection against an aggressor or bully... |
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[Mtho Maphumulo] A recent judgment from the Supreme Court of Appeal has provided important clarification on the application of prescription in the context of misappropriation of funds within a close corporation... |
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[Mtho Maphumulo] The Pretoria High Court recently delivered a judgment in a motor insurance case involving a claim for a stolen vehicle that was rejected by the insurer, as the policyholder's vehicle was not equipped with a valid tracking device... |
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[Mtho Maphumulo] In legal proceedings, the joinder of a third party can be a critical aspect, especially in cases where multiple parties may share liability. This article delves into the intricacies of a recent judgment concerning the joinder of a third party in a slip-and-fall case... |
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[Ginen Moodley] One of the most memorable features of the 1995 hit film Bad Boys was the sleek black Porsche 911 Turbo driven by Will Smith’s character. It turns out that this very car is now at the centre of a high-profile fraud case involving Investec and Stanbic, highlighting just how vulnerable even the most sophisticated institutions can be to deception... |
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[Shan Radcliffe] Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has provided further clarity on the public release of the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO)... |
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[Ahmore Burger-Smidt] The recent legal battle between renowned actor Sello Maake kaNcube and the Sunday World newspaper thrusts the delicate balance between freedom of expression and the right to privacy into the spotlight, reigniting a crucial debate in South African law... |
 |  Jean-Paul Rudd, Partner, Adams and Adams
[Jean-Paul Rudd] Can a professional services firm rely on a client’s assurance that they will not pursue legal action to avoid notifying its claims-made professional liability insurer of a potential claim arising from an alleged omission? |
 |  Jane Andropoulos, Partner, Bowmans
[Jane Andropoulos] In the last few years, prosecutors from Australia, Africa and the United Kingdom have had limited success in pursuing corporates and their directors for criminal liability in bribery and corruption cases... |
 |  Jonathan Goldberg, Chairman Global Business Solutions
[Jonathan Goldberg] The newly published Draft Code of Good Practice on Dismissal marks a pivotal reform in South Africa's employment dismissal framework, providing employers with clearer guidelines, enhanced flexibility, and a strong focus on fair labour practice... |
 |  Jean-Paul Rudd - Partner, Adams and Adams
[Jean-Paul Rudd] The recent New York case of Integris Risk Retention Group v Capital Region Orthopaedics Associates highlights the importance of clear drafting of prior exclusion clauses... |