Legal Affairs / General

Court Rules: Public Liability Insurance Is Not a Free Pass for Careless Behaviour

Raising the Bar: Insights on Why Sub-Standard Expert Reports Fail in Court – Lessons from a Recent Insurance Repudiation Case

On 16 October 2024, the Pretoria High Court delivered a judgment in an insurance case where the insurer had repudiated the policyholder’s claim on three grounds:

After the Lobola Negotiations: How Marriage in Community of Property Affects Homeownership

In many African cultures, the conclusion of lobola negotiations marks a major milestone, symbolising the formal union of two families. While this deeply rooted tradition is widely embraced, fewer people are aware of how customary marriage (or marriage in community of property) can impact current and future homeownership.

Forensic investigations: the vitality of due process and the promise of AI (with care)

Fraud is among the most challenging crimes to combat in a large organisation. To stop fraudulent activity at the source, large organisations rely on a combination of anti-fraud legislation and internal policies and procedures.