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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... →
Unlocking access to global policy insight
27th November 2025 In today’s fast-changing policy environment, reliable, relevant, and up-to-date research is essential for evidence-based decision-making. Sabinet... →
5 reasons to go beyond the Open Collection
27th November 2025 Experience the full scope of Policy Commons: Global Think Tanks South Africa hosted the G20 Summit in November 2025, the focus was on solidarity,... →
Servitude of Right of Way
27th November 2025 A servitude of right of way is a legal tool that allows someone who does not own a piece of land to cross over it in order to reach their own... →
High court confirms Sars must honour final settlement agreements
26th November 2025 The High Court has recently handed down a decisive judgment in Inhlakanipho Consultants (Pty) Ltd v Commissioner for Sars, offering crucial... →
