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Podcast: Customary Marriages in South Africa

Recently on the Justice in Heels podcast, host Danielle Hayward sat down with Barnard’s own family law expert, Isabel van

By Isabel van den Ende 2 Min Read

Two Homes, One ERF – One Big Mistake to Avoid

Understanding the Legal Fine Print Between Duets and Townhouses If you're buying, selling, or even marketing a property, you’ve probably

By Conri Botha 3 Min Read

Can an Appeal Court Grant a Final Winding-Up Order if a Provisional one Already Exists?

A recent judgment handed down by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) on 31 March 2025 brings much-needed clarity to

By Eloise Cilliers 7 Min Read

Who really owns your Code? Understanding Authorship and Ownership in Software Copyright

As software becomes the lifeblood of modern businesses - especially in start-ups and rapidly scaling ventures - understanding who actually

By Viteshen Naidoo 6 Min Read

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Think You Can Skip Maintenance? Think Again!

If you’ve ever found yourself on the receiving end of unpaid maintenance - or you know someone who is -

By Isabel van den Ende 5 Min Read

Thinking of Changing the Locks on Your Spouse? Read This First!

Have you ever been so frustrated during an argument with your spouse that you considered changing the locks? Before you

By Isabel van den Ende 3 Min Read

How does the Property Transfer process work?

The transfer of ownership of a property, from the seller to the purchaser, can be a nerve-wracking process. Here are

By Conri Botha 9 Min Read

Who Gets the Commission?

Lessons from a Recent Property Practitioner Dispute Securing a property sale is no small feat for Property Practitioners. From tirelessly

By Conri Botha 5 Min Read

Is Non-Disclosure a Policy Killer?

Lessons from M.D.L. v. Liberty Group Limited In March 2021, an Eastern Cape woman experienced a life-changing trauma when she

By George Herbst 5 Min Read
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How to Obtain a Protection Order Against a Spouse in South Africa

Can You Get a Protection Order Against Your Spouse? Did You Know? In South Africa, married individuals are considered to

By Isabel van den Ende 4 Min Read

Do Post-Commencement Creditors Now Have a Say in Business Rescue?

The Impact of the Wescoal Judgment on the Voting Rights of Post-Commencement Creditors in Business Rescue Proceedings The Supreme Court

By Koos Benadie 6 Min Read

Divorce vs Separation in South Africa: What You Need to Know

The Truth About Separation and Divorce in South Africa Did You Know? In South Africa, there is no such thing

By Isabel van den Ende 2 Min Read

The Process of Getting Married in South Africa: What You Need to Know

Can You Get Married at Court in South Africa? Did You Know? You cannot get married at Court in South

By Isabel van den Ende 3 Min Read

Think You Can Skip Maintenance? Think Again!

If you’ve ever found yourself on the receiving end of unpaid maintenance - or you know someone who is -

By Isabel van den Ende 5 Min Read
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