Increasing court oversight for foreclosures

Civil Litigation- Security for Costs

What are the legal implications of the enactment and implementation of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 in relation to a security for costs order against a close corporation?

Judicial Control over Unfair Contracts

Loaning Money? Have you Registered as a Credit Provider?

Can Public Officials Exercising a Public Duty be Ordered to Pay Litigation Costs Out of Their Own Pocket?

In a recent matter the Constitutional Court grappled with the issue of whether the Minister of Social Development should be ordered to pay the costs of the litigation surrounding SASSA's failure to ensure the continued payment of government grants.

A Blow for Asylum Seekers

This recent SCA made two important decisions concerning asylum seekers living in South Africa who have exhausted internal remedies to become Refugees, and the role of the courts to intervene when an extension of an Asylum Seeker Permit is refused by a Refugee Reception Officer.

Travelling with Minors across South African Borders, Latest Rules come into effect on 1 June 2015

The new unabridged birth certificate requirement for children travelling to and from South Africa will come into effect this Monday, 1 June 2015.