Cavanagh & Richards Attorneys proudly congratulates our Director, Ross Richards, who, as lead attorney, together with his team of highly skilled advocates, secured a historic win in the Supreme Court of Appeal for His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. On 6 October 2025, the Court overturned the 2023 High Court judgment, affirming His Majesty’s rightful position. […]

WHAT ARE YOU ENTITLED TO UPON DIVORCE? Divorce can be an emotionally and legally complex process. In South Africa, the specific legal consequences of a divorce are largely determined by the matrimonial property regime governing the marriage.  It is therefore crucial to understand the nature and implications of your marriage regime to establish what you […]

GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA: A DEEPENING CRISIS South Africa remains one of the most dangerous places in the world for women and children. Gender-based violence (GBV) continues to reach alarming levels, posing a direct threat to the country’s identity, its Constitution, and the values of dignity, equality, and basic human rights. The Council of […]

REVENGE PORN AND DEEPFAKE NUDES 30 April 2025 You may have noticed from international news that the United States Congress passed a bill on the 28th of April 2025 to combat revenge porn and the distribution of so-called “deepfake nudes.” You may be wondering whether South African law provides us with similar protection. I’m pleased […]

Legal Analysis: Blanket Ban on THC and Hemp Edibles Under South Africa's Foodstuffs Act Amendment This legal opinion addresses the recent amendment to the *Foodstuffs, Cosmetics, and Disinfectants Act* (hereinafter referred to as "the Act") prohibiting the sale, distribution, and possession of THC edibles and hemp edible products. The opinion will analyze the legal implications […]

Commercial law, also known as business law or corporate law, is a branch of law that deals with legal matters related to businesses and commercial transactions. It encompasses a wide range of legal issues that arise in the conduct of business activities. Commercial law governs the rights, obligations, and interactions between individuals and entities engaged […]

Labour law, also known as employment law or labor law, is a branch of law that deals with the rights, obligations, and regulations governing the relationship between employers and employees in the workplace. It is designed to protect the interests of both employers and employees and to ensure fair and equitable treatment in the workplace. […]

Family law is a legal practice area that deals with legal matters related to family relationships, domestic issues, and personal matters involving individuals and their families. It encompasses a wide range of legal issues that arise within families and domestic partnerships. Family law aims to address and resolve these issues while safeguarding the well-being and […]

With the emergence of the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Trial saga, domestic violence has never been more prevalent. South Africa, a country where the right to be safe and free is enshrined in our Constitution. The judicial system encompasses 2 types of Protection Orders 1. the Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998 (hereinafter referred to […]

Prior to the implementation of Chapter 3 of the Children’s Act, Act No. 38 of 2005 (hereinafter referred to as “the Children’s Act”), South Africa followed the common law, in respect of conferring parental authority pertaining to minor children on their respective parents. The Children’s Act however brought about significant changes to the issue of […]