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End Of Concurrent Jurisdiction: Understanding The New Jurisdictional Boundaries In The Gauteng Division Of The High Court Of South Africa

A significant jurisdictional change has taken effect in South Africa's Gauteng Division of the High Court, ending the concurrent jurisdiction between Johannesburg and Pretoria seats that existed since 2018. Each seat now has defined geographical boundaries based on magisterial districts, requiring practitioners to carefully determine proper jurisdiction when instituting proceedings.

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Premature Summary Judgment Application: When A ‘plea’ Does Not Constitute A Valid Plea

The Western Cape High Court examined whether an informal email could satisfy the technical requirements of a formal plea under Rule 22 of the Uniform Rules of Court...

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Pretoria High Court Declares B-BBEE And Race-based Licensing Requirements By The International Air Services Council Unlawful

A South African court has ruled that the International Air Services Council cannot impose race-based B-BBEE requirements on airlines applying for international route licenses.

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

Standing Out From The Crowd: Distinctiveness In South African Trade Mark Law

The concept of distinctiveness lies at the heart of trade mark law, yet its application remains subject to ongoing judicial interpretation.

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Civil Law Update Seminar 2026 - Key Developments Affecting Civil Litigation In Gauteng

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

My Neighbour Built Over The Boundary Line – What Are My Rights?

South Africa Real Estate

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Barnard Inc.

Civil Law Update Seminar 2026

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

When Does Prescription Really Start? A Closer Look At Knowledge Of A Claim

South Africa Litigation

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Andersen in South Africa

Strategic Litigation Decisions And Prescription: A Cautionary Tale

South Africa Litigation

AA

Adams & Adams

Academic Exclusion And Urgent Court Relief

South Africa Litigation

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Fairbridges

Litigants In Johannesburg High Court Could Face 4 ½ Year Wait For Civil Trials

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Can A Civil Action Be Dismissed For An Inordinate Delay In Prosecuting The Matter?

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Legal Duty Of Care Owed By Taverns To Customers

South Africa Litigation

AA

Adams & Adams

Beware Of The Long Time Child Maintenance Debts Take To Prescribe!

South Africa Litigation

SI

SchoemanLaw Inc.

South Africa’s Post-greylisting Moment: Why Enforcement Now Matters More Than Ever

South Africa Government

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ENS

A Snapshot Of The National Minimum Wage For 2026

South Africa Employment

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Fasken

Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations: The Main Themes Likely To Shape Public Submissions

South Africa Finance

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ENS

Acknowledgement Of Debt - Promissory Note

South Africa Finance

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Adams & Adams

Government Restrictions On Access To AI: Legal Implications For South African Organisations

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Let Us Talk About The Provisional Sentence Summons

The South African civil litigation process forms two main branches: application and action proceedings.

South Africa Litigation

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SchoemanLaw Inc.

Civil Litigation – An Overview

Litigation is the process of taking a legal dispute to court. Civil litigation is ordinarily between two or more parties and is conducted in a public forum.

South Africa Litigation

SI

SchoemanLaw Inc.

Teacher – Pupil Relationship: What Are The Legal Parameters

The teacher – pupil relationship is not a topic that is adequately explored and discussed amongst the relevant stakeholders, given the events of recent years.

South Africa Litigation

AA

Adams & Adams

Subpoenas – During CCMA And Bargaining Council Procedures

Many employees are unaware that similar to criminal or civil courts proceedings, the CCMA or Bargaining Council is allowed to compel witnesses to present themselves to testify or provide information.

South Africa Employment

SI

SchoemanLaw Inc.

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

South Africa Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Cold Comfort – But Comfort Nonetheless – For The Security For Costs Conundrum

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Unlawful Competition And Confidential Information

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Advocates To Deal Directly With The Public – Yay Or Nay??

South Africa Litigation

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Phukubje Pierce Masithela Attorneys

Online Media And The Common Law

South Africa Government

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Routledge Modise

Fair's Fair? Applying Affirmative Action

South Africa Litigation

AA

Adams & Adams

The Consequence Of Judicial Interference In Civil Trials

South Africa Litigation

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Webber Wentzel

The Consequence Of Judicial Interference In Civil Trials

Webber Wentzel recently successfully appealed a matter in which the trial took a very active role in the trial.

South Africa Litigation

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Webber Wentzel

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