Understanding Contingency Fee Agreements or better known a No-Win-No-Fee Agreement in South African Law When facing a legal matter, one of the biggest concerns for many South Africans is the cost of hiring a lawyer. Legal fees can be expensive, especially in personal injury or medical negligence cases. This is

Unconscious Child Not Entitled to Pain and Suffering Compensation – SCA Ruling In a significant court ruling, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has decided that an unconscious child cannot receive compensation for pain and suffering. This ruling came after a case where a child, born with cerebral palsy due

What Is General Damages in South Africa? In South African law, general damages refer to compensation awarded to a person for non-patrimonial loss—that is, losses that cannot be calculated in exact monetary terms. These typically include pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of amenities of life, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life following

What is Worker’s Compensation and how to claim? Worker’s compensation is a vital safety net for employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. Governed by the Workman’s Compensation Act, this system ensures that employees receive financial support without needing to prove employer fault. Understanding how worker’s compensation works is essential for

Do you understand medical negligence? Let us explain it to you! Medical negligence, also referred to as medical malpractice, occurs when a healthcare professional or healthcare institution fails to provide the standard level of care, resulting in harm to a patient. What is Medical Negligence? Medical negligence happens when a

A MASSIVE WIN FOR ISLAMIC MARRIAGES IN SOUTH AFRICAN LAW! Muslim marriages have not been recognized in South African law for a long period of time. However, on 9 May 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa assented into law the Divorce Amendment Bill which amends the Divorce Act of 1979. The recently

Mediation – Alternative & effective method for Resolving Conflict. Almost any form of conflict and disputes can be resolved through mediation. Family law, Civil matters, RAF matters, Corporate, Commercial, Personal-, General disputes and more. Let’s delve deeper into the benefits and understanding of this solution creating process. Navigating Conflict with

In order to claim maintenance, you must determine the reasonable needs of the child on a monthly basis. Thereafter, the payment of maintenance for the minor child will become a court order. The simple answer to this question is no parent can evade the payment of maintenance. The only defense

When an individual is unlawfully arrested and detained it infringes upon a number of fundamental human rights. Firstly, it infringes upon the individual’s inherent right to dignity. Secondly, it infringes the right to freedom and the security of the person and protects the right not to be deprived of such

Lately social media and direct messaging has made it much easier for individuals to suffer from harassment and to open cases for harassment. Harassment is defined in the Protection from Harassment Act as directly or indirectly engaging in conduct that the Respondent knows, or ought to know, causes harm, or