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…
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…
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…
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…
High Court Ruling Clarifies when Post-Liquidation Payments can be Voided under Section 341(2)
A recent judgment in the High Court of South Africa (Cape Town) - Muller NO and Another v Cultigrain (Pty)…
Wescoal Judgment on Post-Commencement Creditors – How the Appeal Proceedings affect its enforceability.
The landmark Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) decision in Mashwayi Projects (Pty) Ltd and Others v Wescoal Mining (Pty) Ltd…
Think Your Ex Has to Pay the School Fees? The Surprising Truth Every Divorced Parent Needs to Know!
Divorce, School Fees And The Schools Act When parents divorce, the settlement agreement often addresses how school fees are to…
Default Judgments and Courts’ Leniency
Obtaining a default judgment (DJ) can be a straightforward process when the defendant fails to defend or respond. However, recent…
Varying an Interim Maintenance Order Under Rule 43: Key Principles and Practical Guidance
In divorce proceedings, Rule 43 of the Uniform Rules of Court provides a mechanism for interim relief relating to maintenance,…
