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When Is Emotional Distress Sufficient to Ground a Claim for Damages?

15 March 2026

Claims for damages arising from emotional shock are often pursued without a full appreciation of the legal requirements that must be satisfied for success. One requirement in particular is frequently overlooked: the plaintiff must prove, through expert psychiatric evidence, that they have suffered a detectable psychiatric injury as opposed to mere emotional distress.

POPIA Health Information Regulations cross the finish line

10 March 2026

The Information Regulator (Regulator) has published the final Regulations relating to the Processing of Data Subjects’ Health Information by Certain Responsible Parties (Regulations) under the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA). This follows the publication of the draft Regulations for public comment in September 2025.

Claims made policies and notification obligations - a costly lesson on timing

10 March 2026

The recent case of The Collection at D'Aria (Pty) Ltd v Cross Point Brokers (Pty) Ltd highlights the importance of brokers understanding the nuances of their indemnity policies and fulfilling notification obligations in a timely manner.

Insurance Case Law Update - D&O Claims

09 March 2026

Two recent judgments of the Supreme Court of Appeal have brought welcome clarity to key questions surrounding directors’ and officers’ liability.

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After the Dust Settles: What Happens When a Building Collapses on a Construction Site

05 March 2026

Copyright meets Insurance Coverage: insurance protection in the Age of Intellectual Property risk – Lessons from the US judgment

02 March 2026

When Does a Business Rescue Practitioner Become Personally Liable for a Company's Debts?

27 February 2026

Subrogation vs Procedure: who may swear Discovery under Rule 35?

11 February 2026

Constitutional Court ruling: Understand the legal implications before taking the next step

09 February 2026

Delictual liability, consumer protection, and public policy: An SCA turning point

29 January 2026

Insurance, litigation and the Anglo-Boer War: Part 2