Dispute Resolution
Litigation vs. Arbitration
Alternative dispute resolution can be defined as all forms of dispute resolution other than litigation or adjudication through the courts. One type of alter ...
The Arbitration Process and the Effect of the Arbitration Award in South Africa
Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process in which a neutral third party (being the arbitrator) is appointed by both parties, in order ...
Consent to Jurisdiction: A discussion of Section 45 of the Magistrates Court Act, 32 of 1944
“I want to conclude a repayment agreement with a debtor for an amount which exceeds the magisterial jurisdictional amount of R400 000,00. I, however, do not ...
Gender Transformation in the South African Judiciary
For many years, South African women have endured a perpetual struggle in achieving gender equality within society. South Africa’s constitutional dispensatio ...
The Prescription Act 68 of 1969 and The Law of Delict
In South African jurisprudence, prescription is governed by the Prescription Act 68 of 1969 (“the Act”). This concept plays a major role in determining whic ...
Neighbourly disputes: Legal solutions in South Africa
Disputes with neighbours can be challenging, often requiring tactful and legal approaches to resolve them effectively. In South Africa, these disputes can ran ...