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Sour Grapes? Don’t Make Accusations Unless They’re True

Jul 29, 2024 | Delict and Civil Claims

“I am disgraced, impeached, and baffled here, Pierced to the soul with slander’s venomed spear.” (William Shakespeare) Here’s another warning from our courts to think twice before publishing anything defamatory, even if you genuinely believe it to be true. To escape...

The Pothole Plague – Claiming Damages

Apr 25, 2024 | Delict and Civil Claims

“If cars are required to be roadworthy, shouldn’t roads be required to be car-worthy?” (Online meme) If you fall victim to a pothole-infested road, don’t hesitate to sue for your losses. A recent High Court victory for a motorist claiming R8.6m in damages confirms yet...