by Chelsea Brown | 1 Apr, 2025 | Insights
By Zolani Dhlamini | Director and Keitumetse Khutsoane| Candidate Attorney In South African law, the disclosure of documents is regulated by two distinct provisions: Rule 53 and Rule 35 of the Uniform Rules of Court. While Rule 53 focuses on producing a record in...
by Chelsea Brown | 31 Mar, 2025 | Insights
By Jessica Jaftha | Associate Functionality Matters: Fairness and Full Consideration in Tenders Under section 6(2)(e)(iii) of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000 (“PAJA”) as well as under the principle of legality, an administrator’s failure to...
by Chelsea Brown | 31 Mar, 2025 | Insights
By Jessica Jaftha | Associate Form vs Fairness: Why Courts Won’t Let Procedure Trump Justice Court rules are vital in ensuring consistency and fairness within the judicial process. However, there is a thin line between careful compliance with the rules and abuse of...
by Chelsea Brown | 31 Mar, 2025 | Insights
By Jessica Jafhta | Associate From Maintenance to Mayhem: When bitter divorce battles miss the mark. “Contempt of Court is not a finding lightly made, nor is it any easier if twice displayed. Context is the thread, the core of this tale. The peculiar facts and Court...
by Chelsea Brown | 28 Mar, 2025 | Insights
By Celani Mchunu | Associate Every property within the boundaries of the City of Cape Town municipality has a specific zoning assigned to it based on the City of Cape Town’s Land Use Management System and Development Management Scheme (DMS). Attached to every zoning...
by Chelsea Brown | 28 Mar, 2025 | Insights
By Siphesihle Mayedwa | Senior Associate and Sumaya Elyas | Candidate Attorney Marriage isn’t just about romance and vows; it’s a binding legal contract with important consequences. Understanding the legal requirements and implications before tying the...
