Imagine tucking into a delicious hamburger at your favourite restaurant, only to suddenly feel a sharp pain in your throat and realise that something awful is stuck there. The next five days are a nightmare of fear, pain, hospital beds and unsuccessful operations. That’s exactly what happened to an unfortunate diner who sued a Stellenbosch...Read More

Occasional disagreements are inevitable in all relationships, but when they spiral out of control to the extent that the directors of a company go to war with each other, the resulting deadlock can make it impossible for the company to continue operating. How can you avoid that happening to your company, and what should you...Read More

Divorce is one of life’s most stressful events, and the process can seem overwhelming. But it needn’t be a legal nightmare. Read on for a simple infographic showing how it all works – all the way from coming to us for advice through to leaving court with your divorce granted. We’ll also address nine of...Read More

Time and again our courts are faced with property sellers who, when sued by buyers for hidden defects, try to hide behind a voetstoots clause in the sale agreement. They say, “The buyer bought the house ‘as is’ and can’t complain now”. But that can never protect a seller who has fraudulently concealed a defect....Read More