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Shan Radcliffe
SOUTH AFRICA
#YouthMonth: Every child has the right to dignity and protection - Lara Horne, Herold Gie Attorneys

Lara Horne, candidate attorney at Herold Gie
Lara Horne, candidate attorney at Herold Gie
[Shan Radcliffe] Lara Horne is passionate about the Children’s Act and its recognition of the importance of children...

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Shan Radcliffe
SOUTH AFRICA
#YouthMonth: Baker McKenzie candidate attorneys’ shared pursuit of justice and progress

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[Shan Radcliffe] Promise Ndlovu, Nkateko Mabunda and Gabriella Desai, three unique individuals with a common link, are all candidate attorneys at Baker McKenzie...

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Shan Radcliffe
SOUTH AFRICA
#YouthMonth: Onela Onthatile Moseane - from moot court to candidate attorney at Spoor & Fisher

Onela Onthatile Moseane, Candidate Attorney, Spoor and Fisher
Onela Onthatile Moseane, Candidate Attorney, Spoor and Fisher
[Shan Radcliffe] Onela Onthatile Moseane on how she fell in love with the law...

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Shan Radcliffe
SOUTH AFRICA
#YouthMonth: Leaders of tomorrow are catalysts of change today - Magogodi Litlhakanyane, Bowmans

Magogodi Litlhakanyane, candidate attorney at Bowmans
Magogodi Litlhakanyane, candidate attorney at Bowmans
[Shan Radcliffe] Magogodi Litlhakanyane, football fan and candidate attorney at Bowmans, describes herself as a “dedicated and driven aspiring attorney...

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Shan Radcliffe
SOUTH AFRICA
#YouthMonth: Bowmans' Lebohang Ramokonopi - encouraging accountability and civic responsibility

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[Shan Radcliffe] Lebohang Ramokonopi's path to the legal profession has been shaped by “a deep commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and service to my community”...

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Shan Radcliffe
SOUTH AFRICA
#YouthMonth: 'Change happens when young people believe their voices matter' - Anelisa Zungu

Anelisa Zungu, candidate attorney at Herold Gie Attorneys
Anelisa Zungu, candidate attorney at Herold Gie Attorneys
[Shan Radcliffe] Anelisa Zungu, candidate attorney at Herold Gie Attorneys, talks about what inspired her to get into law and why youth must be involved in society...

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Mtho Maphumulo
SOUTH AFRICA
Smile, you're on camera: Court reaffirms virtually signed agreements still valid

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[Mtho Maphumulo] In a recent judgment delivered by the Gauteng Division of the High Court, the plaintiff, a major financial institution, sought a monetary judgment against the defendants, who had bound themselves as sureties for a company that had defaulted on several loan and facility agreements...

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Shan Radcliffe
SOUTH AFRICA
Applying for a protection order - what you need to know

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[Shan Radcliffe] Here CDH chairperson and director of dispute resolution, Tim Fletcher explains how victims of harassment can go about applying for legal protection against an aggressor or bully...

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Mtho Maphumulo
SOUTH AFRICA
SCA ruling on debt prescription redefines corporate accountability

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[Mtho Maphumulo] A recent judgment from the Supreme Court of Appeal has provided important clarification on the application of prescription in the context of misappropriation of funds within a close corporation...

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Mtho Maphumulo
SOUTH AFRICA
Court rules on insurance case: No valid tracker? No valid claim

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[Mtho Maphumulo] The Pretoria High Court recently delivered a judgment in a motor insurance case involving a claim for a stolen vehicle that was rejected by the insurer, as the policyholder's vehicle was not equipped with a valid tracking device...

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Mtho Maphumulo
SOUTH AFRICA
Joinder applications and third party liability: When does a prescription period actually commence?

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[Mtho Maphumulo] In legal proceedings, the joinder of a third party can be a critical aspect, especially in cases where multiple parties may share liability. This article delves into the intricacies of a recent judgment concerning the joinder of a third party in a slip-and-fall case...

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Ginen Moodley
SOUTH AFRICA
Bad Boys Porsche: Expensive lessons in procurement practices

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[Ginen Moodley] One of the most memorable features of the 1995 hit film Bad Boys was the sleek black Porsche 911 Turbo driven by Will Smith’s character. It turns out that this very car is now at the centre of a high-profile fraud case involving Investec and Stanbic, highlighting just how vulnerable even the most sophisticated institutions can be to deception...

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Shan Radcliffe
SOUTH AFRICA
Public release of the NRSO: Educators to get first look

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[Shan Radcliffe] Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has provided further clarity on the public release of the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO)...

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Ahmore Burger-Smidt
SOUTH AFRICA
PoPIA v press freedom: SA court to decide on HIV disclosure case

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[Ahmore Burger-Smidt] The recent legal battle between renowned actor Sello Maake kaNcube and the Sunday World newspaper thrusts the delicate balance between freedom of expression and the right to privacy into the spotlight, reigniting a crucial debate in South African law...

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Jean-Paul Rudd
SOUTH AFRICA
Duty to disclose: Lessons from the US, where assurances are not enough

Jean-Paul Rudd, Partner, Adams and Adams
Jean-Paul Rudd, Partner, Adams and Adams
[Jean-Paul Rudd] Can a professional services firm rely on a client’s assurance that they will not pursue legal action to avoid notifying its claims-made professional liability insurer of a potential claim arising from an alleged omission?

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Jane Andropoulos
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2025: Expect more corporate corruption crackdowns in 2025

Jane Andropoulos, Partner, Bowmans
Jane Andropoulos, Partner, Bowmans
[Jane Andropoulos] In the last few years, prosecutors from Australia, Africa and the United Kingdom have had limited success in pursuing corporates and their directors for criminal liability in bribery and corruption cases...

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Jonathan Goldberg
SOUTH AFRICA
Groundbreaking draft dismissal code to transform South Africa's workplace culture

Jonathan Goldberg, Chairman Global Business Solutions
Jonathan Goldberg, Chairman Global Business Solutions
[Jonathan Goldberg] The newly published Draft Code of Good Practice on Dismissal marks a pivotal reform in South Africa's employment dismissal framework, providing employers with clearer guidelines, enhanced flexibility, and a strong focus on fair labour practice...

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Jean-Paul Rudd
SOUTH AFRICA
Ruling highlights importance of wording in indemnity insurance policies

Jean-Paul Rudd - Partner, Adams and Adams
Jean-Paul Rudd - Partner, Adams and Adams
[Jean-Paul Rudd] The recent New York case of Integris Risk Retention Group v Capital Region Orthopaedics Associates highlights the importance of clear drafting of prior exclusion clauses...

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Joon Chong
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2025: Tax bill proposal - benefits of offering ADR at an earlier stage

Joon Chong, Partner, Webber Wentzel
Joon Chong, Partner, Webber Wentzel
[Joon Chong] Tax disputes under Chapter 9 of the Tax Administration Act against the South African Revenue Service can be a long drawn-out process...

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Chloë Loubser
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2025: African employment law trends - employee rights and well-being, workplace and technology evolution

Chloë Loubser, Knowledge and Learning Lawyer, Bowmans
Chloë Loubser, Knowledge and Learning Lawyer, Bowmans
[Chloë Loubser] In 2025, African employers will continue to be part of a global emphasis on fostering work environments that prioritise employee well-being, welfare and workers rights...

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