Tag: legal matters
Controversial court ruling pertaining to the keeping of livestock
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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?
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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
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South African labour law is extensive and non-compliance can have a serious financial impact to the employer.
There are three types...
Land occupations: Legal requirements for human settlements
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Since the promulgation of the first restrictions in response to Covid-19, South Africa has seen a drastic increase in large-scale...
Joint collaboration to fight veld and forest fires
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Winter is the time of year when rural-based landowners hold their breath on windy days in anticipation of impending wildfire...
Are evictions really the only way out?
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The law and outcomes contained in court orders may appear harsh at times, much like a sentence for an offence....
Judgement relating to trespassing: Good news (for now)
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The interpretation of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act 108 of 1996) has led to major challenges in recent...
Illegal hunting with dogs: What farmers can do
In many ways awareness is the precursor to change. Illegal hunting with dogs, devastating as it is, is not discussed in the media very...
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...