South Africa: Professional Negligence

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Long Service Is Not An Absolute Shield Against Gross Negligence

The matter arose following the dismissal of Mr Gerhard Goosen, a service mechanic with nearly 30 years of experience at Algoa Bus Company (ABC).

South Africa Litigation

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Fairbridges

When Is Emotional Distress Sufficient To Ground A Claim For Damages?

Claims for damages arising from emotional shock are often pursued without a full appreciation of the legal requirements that must be satisfied for success.

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

"Positive" For Seven Years: The Human Cost Of An HIV Misdiagnosis

The High Court of Uganda, sitting at Jinja, delivered a noteworthy judgment in an HIV misdiagnosis and medical negligence case on 18 February 2026.

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

When Does A Business Rescue Practitioner Become Personally Liable For A Company's Debts?

In the realm of business rescue, where financially distressed companies are given an opportunity for rehabilitation, a critical question arises: when does the conduct of a business rescue practitioner cross the threshold...

South Africa Commercial

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Adams & Adams

Can A Party Rely On The Delegation Of A Duty To Escape Delictual Liability?

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Delictual Liability, Consumer Protection, And Public Policy: An SCA Turning Point

South Africa Insurance

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Adams & Adams

Sufficient Knowledge, Not Suspicion: Clarifying Prescription In Medical Malpractice Cases

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Guardrails For Judicial Accountability And The Limits Of Judicial Misconduct

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Triggering The Exclusion: How A Firearms Clause Shielded An Insurer From Liability

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Medical Negligence: A Doctor's Right To Decline Private Patients

South Africa Litigation

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

Public Liability Claims: A Cautionary Tale On Public Infrastructure And Personal Vigilance

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Joinder Of Third Party In Slip And Fall Case: A Legal Analysis

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

The Importance Of "Appreciable Help" In The Context Of Medical Negligence Claims

South Africa Litigation

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Fairbridges

The State v Peter Beale: Testing The Boundaries Of Criminal Law In The Context Of Medical Negligence

South Africa Criminal

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Fairbridges

2026 South African Budget Speech: Tax Proposals

South Africa Tax

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Fasken

Pop-up Webinar | Revised COMESA Competition Regulations, Now In Force (Video)

South Africa Anti-trust

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ENS

Crypto Crosses The Border: What Crypto Asset Service Providers Need To Know For 2026

South Africa Technology

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ENS

South African GloBE Minimum Tax Compliance

South Africa Tax

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SNG Grant Thornton

The Early Bird Catches The Approval – South African Competition Commission's New Pre-Merger Filing Guidelines

South Africa Anti-trust

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ENS

Celebrity Endorsements – Misinformation Or Plausible Deniability?

Ever watched a preschooler playing without a care in the world? This sense of no-consequence freedom is often cherished – but it can be disastrous when mirrored in celebrity endorsements.

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges

Running Into Liability: The Legal Duty Of Care In Running Events

South Africa boasts a vibrant running culture, with a wide array of organised races held throughout the year. The organisation of these events varies significantly...

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

The Unseen Shield: Foreseeability Of Damages In Delictual Claims

In the realm of delictual claims, the concept of foreseeability of damages is both fundamental and frequently underestimated.

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Disclaimers In Action: How One Notice Changed The Outcome Of A Lawsuit

In a recent court case, the Johannesburg High Court delivered a judgment on 8 January 2025 pertaining to disclaimers. The case revolved around a delictual claim for damages by the plaintiff who sustained injuries.

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Balancing The Duty Of Care With Patient Autonomy: A Patient's Right To Refuse Medical Treatment

South Africa Healthcare

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Fairbridges

When Does The Clock Start Running For Wrongful Pregnancy Claims?

South Africa Litigation

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Fairbridges

Oh Deer, Baby Reindeer: When Can You Say "This Is A True Story"?

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Negligence vs Gross Negligence Dilemma In Insurance Claims: Eyebrow Raising Finding By The Ombudsman

South Africa Insurance

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Adams & Adams

Gauteng Deputy Judge President Critical Of The State Attorney's Handling Of A Case

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

The Ticking Clock Of Justice: Understanding Prescription In Medical Malpractice Claims

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Can A Firearms Dealer Store Firearms For Another Dealer?

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Court Reminds South African Police Of Their Legal Duties During A Strike

South Africa Criminal

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ENS

Lessons In Patient Care: Negligence And Accountability In The Gauteng Health System

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Should RAF Be Imposing A Requirement On Foreign Nationals To Produce Stamped Passports After Finalisation Of The Matter?

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Can A Firearms Dealer Store Firearms For Another Dealer?

The Supreme Court of Appeal ("SCA") recently delivered a judgment in a dispute that was initially heard by the Pretoria High Court. The application in the Pretoria High Court...

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Court Reminds South African Police Of Their Legal Duties During A Strike

The South African Police Service ("SAPS") has a legal duty to prevent, combat and investigate crime, to maintain public order, and to protect and secure the inhabitants of South Africa.

South Africa Criminal

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ENS

Lessons In Patient Care: Negligence And Accountability In The Gauteng Health System

A recent court ruling has held the Gauteng MEC for Health accountable for a case involving the amputation of a patient's leg.

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Should RAF Be Imposing A Requirement On Foreign Nationals To Produce Stamped Passports After Finalisation Of The Matter?

The Minister published an amendment to the Regulations on 27 May 2022 which replaced the RAF...

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Grave Risks For Lawyers Relying On ChatGPT!

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Discussion Of Recent Caselaw Pertaining To A Slip-and-fall Incident In A Local Supermarket In Gqeberha

In this article, the recent caselaw of Caymore Melissa Pete v Boxer Superstore (Pty) Ltd will be discussed. In this matter, Mrs Pete slipped over cake flour at her local Boxer Supermarket...

South Africa Litigation

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Barnard Inc.

When Will Prescription Start Running? Commentary On The SCA Judgement

WK Construction (Pty) Ltd v Moores Rowland and Others (952 of 2020) [2022] ZASCA 44...

South Africa Litigation

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Barnard Inc.

The Three-Year Deadline – When Suspicion Becomes The Date, The Clock Starts Ticking

We have been aware of the period we refer to as prescription in law, where there is time barring on the ability to claim a debt.

South Africa Litigation

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SchoemanLaw Inc.

Who Is Liable For A Dog Bite Injury

Dog bites incidents are a frequent occurrence in society. Sadly, many people have been bitten by dogs roaming around freely outside or whilst visiting a premises.

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

When Can You Sue Your Financial Adviser For Losses Sustained?

South Africa Finance

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Adams & Adams

When Does A Debt Prescribe?

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Possible Demotivating Factors For COVID-19-Linked Medical Negligence/Malpractice Cases

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Elements Of Medical Malpractice Due To COVID-19

South Africa Healthcare

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Adams & Adams

The Fine Line Between Negligence And Poor Performance

South Africa Litigation

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SchoemanLaw Inc.

Will Medical Malpractice/Negligence Cases Spike Post The COVID-19 Storm?

South Africa Coronavirus

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Adams & Adams

Has The South African SCA Imported The Res Ipsa Loquitur Maxim Into Medical Negligence Cases?

South Africa Litigation

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Clyde & Co

Lockdown Heightens Possibility Of Professional Negligence Claims Against Lawyers

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

PRASA Non-Resumption Of Operations: Legal Fundamentals Not To Be Disregarded

South Africa Coronavirus

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Adams & Adams

Negligence Claims Amid The Initiatives To Curb COVID-19 Crisis

South Africa Coronavirus

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Adams & Adams

Botched Medical Procedure? Here's What To Do.

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

The Sapling And The Fallen Tree

South Africa Insurance

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Clyde & Co

Professional Supervision Services: Negligent And Gratuitous Services

South Africa Litigation

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Clyde & Co

The Trouble With Oppelt And The Treatment Of Evidence In Medical Negligence Matters

South Africa Healthcare

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Clyde & Co

Professional Negligence

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

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