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Delictual duty of the SAPS to prevent crime, disorder and damage

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes In two recent cases, the High Court of Pretoria found that the South African Police Service (SAPS) doesn't need...

Farm dwellers: Eviction versus relocation

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes The definition of ‘eviction’ as stipulated in the Extension of Security of Tenure Act. 1997 (Act 62 of 1997)...

Layoffs: Five common mistakes to avoid

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes South Africa’s labour environment is strictly regulated and complying with legislation requires specialist knowledge. Given the current economic climate,...

Controversial court ruling pertaining to the keeping of livestock

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes The Land Claims Court of South Africa recently delivered a controversial judgment in the matter of Moladora Trust vs...

Evictions and emergency housing: Should municipalities foot the bill?

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Evictions can experience immense delays due to the provision of alternative housing. The Constitutional Court made it clear that occupiers...

Three types of labour inspections

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes South African labour law is extensive and non-compliance can have a serious financial impact to the employer. There are three...

Land occupations: Legal requirements for human settlements

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Since the promulgation of the first restrictions in response to Covid-19, South Africa has seen a drastic increase in...

Joint collaboration to fight veld and forest fires

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Winter is the time of year when rural-based landowners hold their breath on windy days in anticipation of impending...

Legislation regarding the keeping of livestock

Keeping livestock is one of those farming activities that is restricted by two sets of laws. Firstly, there are the unwritten laws of nature,...

Considering the legal and IP implications of gene editing

Global food security is increasingly challenging in light of population growth, the impact of climate change on crop production, and limited land available for...