by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Jun 27, 2023 | Delict and Civil Claims
“…in general, ownership of an animal should carry with it strict liability for any harm done by the animal.” (Extract from judgment below) Owning a pet comes with both joys and responsibilities, and a recent High Court award of almost R100,000 in damages to the victim...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Jun 27, 2023 | General Interest
“Citizenship is the gateway through which a number of rights in the Constitution can be accessed. It enables a person to enjoy freedom of movement, freedom of trade, and political representation” (Constitutional Court, quoted in judgment below) Note: Many South...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | May 26, 2023 | Property
“Look before you leap” (wise old proverb) Don’t let the excitement of buying a property blind you to the necessity of doing your homework before you agree to anything. Look before you leap! It’s not just a matter of buying the right property at the right...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | May 26, 2023 | Employment and Labour Law
South Africans employ an estimated 900,000 domestic workers. They assist us with a range of tasks that keep our homes running smoothly – from cleaning and gardening to cooking and childcare, their contributions are invaluable. However, as an employer, it is...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | May 26, 2023 | Family Law
More and more couples are opting to live together as permanent life partners rather than enter into a formal marriage. The risk for such couples is that whilst our law is steadily (if slowly and cautiously) extending many of the protections of formal marriage to...
