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South Africans affected by flight suspensions and airport closures linked to the Middle East conflict should check whether their travel insurance will reimburse cancellation, delay or “stranded overseas” costs, because many policies exclude losses arising from war or armed conflict.
Travel insurance is designed to cover individual mishaps such as cancellation or interruption of travel…
This blog is co-authored by Sanjana Kapoor, a candidate attorney.
In January 2026 the High Court dealt with the quantum of the claimant’s damages after the parties had already agreed the merits. The case concerned damages following a motorcycle collision, including past medical expenses and future loss of earnings / earning capacity. The court held…
The High Court in December 2025 held that section 69 of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) does not force a consumer to exhaust ombud or commission processes before suing in court, and it upheld a refund order where a second‑hand 4×4 vehicle quickly showed repeated defects and repair attempts did not resolve them.
A consumer…
