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Employer ordered to pay compensation for failing to adequately investigate sexual harassment complaints
Updated 27 minutes ago An employer’s liability in instances where it fails to comply with its statutory duties and its own sexual harassment policy by not adequately... →
The Conveyancer’s Duty of Care: Mitigating Risk in Property Transfers
1st December 2025 The conveyancer plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and legally compliant transfer of property. Beyond administrative tasks, conveyancers... →
Famous faces who left us in 2025, and the legacies they leave
28th November 2025 As the end credits of 2025 start rolling, let’s look at a few of the famous faces who left us and the legacies they leave. Some of the big names... →
Labour Appeal Court knocks employer off tightrope
28th November 2025 The courts do not normally interfere with an employer’s decisions relating to appointment of applicants to positions. However, exceptions to this... →
Navigating the bond cancellation process in South Africa: From standard procedure to the complexities of bona vacantia bonds
28th November 2025 The cancellation of a mortgage bond is a critical, yet often misunderstood, component of property transactions in South Africa. Many sellers... →
Bowmans recognised by IFLR1000 across its African footprint
28th November 2025 IFLR1000 has once again recognised pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans, for its excellence in advising on complex, multijurisdictional matters... →
Specific performance as a remedy in South African contract law
28th November 2025 In South African contract law, parties are legally bound by the promises and obligations set out in their agreements. The failure to fulfil... →
Whose job is it anyway? Allocation of risk in slip-and-fall claims
27th November 2025 December is around the corner, and malls and shopping centres will be bustling with festive shoppers, creating a lively yet crowded environment.... →
Risky Business: Lessons from the Mediclinic Case
27th November 2025 The recent judgment in the matter of Mediclinic Nelspruit (Pty) Ltd v Shiba and Others (JR1899/21) [2025] ZALCJHB 218 (9 June 2025) serves as a... →
A minor entering into a contract
27th November 2025 A minor has limited legal capacity. A minor cannot hold some of the offices of a legal subject. A minor can generally incur contractual liability... →
