Challenging high court judicial decisions: Leave to appeal and preliminary considerations
For litigants seeking to challenge judicial decisions, understanding when a court will grant leave to appeal is crucial. The criteria are set out in section 17(1)(a) of the Superior Courts Act 10 of 2013 (“the Superior Courts Act”), which allows a judge to grant leave to appeal only if there is a reasonable prospect of […]
The evolution of South African Public Procurement Laws: A simple overview
South Africa’s public procurement laws have changed a lot over the years, aiming to make the system fairer, more transparent, and better at supporting the country’s economic goals. This article explains how these laws have developed, focusing on key regulations like the Preferential Procurement Policy FrLawamework Act, the 2017 and 2022 Procurement Regulations, the challenges […]
Why it’s essential you nominate an executor of your estate
When drafting your Last Will and Testament you will have to decide who to nominate as executor of your estate. Your executor’s responsibilities It is your executor’s responsibility to wind up your estate which includes reporting the estate to the Master of the High Court, obtaining letters of executorship, closing your bank accounts, paying creditors, […]
National free Wills Week 11-15 September 2017
In 2007 the Law Society of South Africa started the Initiative known as “National Wills Week” which aims at giving all people in South Africa access to having a professionally drafted will, regardless of their financial means. This incredible program was started due to the importance of having a valid will at the time of […]
THE PENALTIES WITH EARLY SETTLEMENTS OF CREDIT AGREEMENTS
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