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 […]

Thinking about death can be scary. Thinking about your sudden death when you have children is even scarier. This is a scenario no parent wants to think of, but passing away without a will in place can have dire consequences for your loved ones, especially your minor children. Having a will in place could spare […]

When the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) came into effect on 1 July 2021, there were some areas of possible dispute that could arise between employers and employees, including the monitoring of employee’s work emails. In South Africa, the right to privacy, especially in the workplace, isn’t as absolute as you might think. It […]

The Divorce Act determines that a member’s pension interest in a retirement fund forms part of the member’s assets.  A retirement fund includes a pension fund, provident fund, retirement annuity fund or preservation fund. The effect of this is that it will be taken into account when calculating the division of the parties’ assets during […]

What defines Drunk and Driving? Section 65 of the National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996 (hereinafter referred to as “The Act”) defines driving under the influence under two scenarios: Driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a drug having a narcotic effect, or with an excessive amount of alcohol in blood or […]