By Sipho Matshie Opening Remarks Aviation in South Africa is regulated by domestic and international instruments, which demand strong adherence to strict safety standards by all role players in the industry. For airports, which are a cornerstone of tourism and trade, the question of safety should not even be up for debate. Airports play a […]
By Kholofelo Maruma For a long time, many Road Accident Fund (RAF) claims have failed not because they were weak, but because of technical issues. People who were clearly entitled to compensation often lost their claims over procedural points that had little to do with the merits of the case. That is what makes the
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By Kholofelo Maruma For a long time, many Road Accident Fund (RAF) claims have failed not because they were weak, but because of technical issues. People who were clearly entitled to compensation often lost their claims over procedural points that had little to do with the merits of the case. That is what makes the
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By Adv Happy Raligilia The UNISA Vaal Open Day: A Gathering on Ethics and Legal Practice On Saturday, 07 March 2026, I had the privilege of participating in an event that reminded me why mentorship and scholarly engagement remain vital to the development of both the legal profession and academia. The Meyerton Town Hall hosted
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By President Sambo and Konanani Raligilia Last year, it was reported that the High Court and Labour Court’s top advocate and acting judge, Vuyani Ngalwana SC, is intending to appeal a ruling that ordered him to pay maintenance for twins he had with a woman he says he had a sperm donor agreement with. The
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By Sipho Matshie Is international law, really law? This question often surfaces when violations of international law occur without accountability. Of late, the question dominated media platforms and was topical in the international community when the United States of America (USA) engaged in what was termed gross violation of international law. The merits of the
By Kholofelo Maruma Lobola, also referred to as bohadi, magadi or bridewealth, is a customary practice deeply embedded in many African societies. In South Africa, it functions as both a cultural marker and, in many communities, the initial formal step towards marriage under customary law. While historically grounded in symbolism and familial connection, lobola has
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Presented by: The Afrikan Peer Growth Network (APGroN) in partnership with Black Lawyers Association Student Chapter, Parow Branch (BLASC). Theme: Exploring technological advancements in Gender, Aviation, Marine and Energy Studies as Potential Key Economic Drivers for Africa’s Advancement. Dates: 26 – 28 November 2025, UNISA Parow Campus, Cape Town, South Africa. Overview The 5th iteration
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By Kholofelo Maruma The annual gathering of industry stakeholders, the 2nd Aviation Indaba held at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton on 19 August 2025 was not your usual conference. It was a space where people from different walks of life came together – from royalty, to government officials, to aviation lawyers, to professors and academics,
By Sipho Matshie Introduction Upon institution of legal proceedings, it is important that all interested parties be informed about the case. A plaintiff to an action or an applicant to an application must ensure that a defendant(s) or respondent(s) is aware of the legal action. This takes place through the so-called service of process, which
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