In an April 2025 judgment, the High Court ruled that private hospitals performing public functions cannot avoid the scrutiny of constitutional and administrative law standards, especially if the constitutional rights of patients may be affected.
The matter arose from a private hospital’s decision to terminate the practising privileges of an oncologist with specialised expertise in
In a July 2025 judgment, the Supreme Court of Appeal reaffirmed that the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA) is the appropriate mechanism for litigants to challenge administrative action.
The matter arose from a tender issued by a provincial department for waste management services, to which 15 bidders responded. One day after the expiry of
This blog is co-authored by Lesedi Dube, candidate attorney.
A recent decision by the Western Cape High Court addressed the question of whether a claim to compel the transfer of property under a deed of sale had prescribed due to the applicant buyer’s delay in enforcing his rights. The deed of sale was dated 25 July
When participating in online gambling a claimant was required to perform a click-wrap procedure confirming that she had read and agreed to be bound by the three sets of terms and conditions which, one way or another, were accessible by a series of hyperlinks or drop-down menus. The player would need to read about and
A March 2024 decision of the UK Court of Appeal is instructive in regard to incorporating standard terms and conditions of online trading sufficiently to bring them to the attention of the prospective customer. The court made some useful observations about the digital era we are living in:
“Online shopping, which was a novelty
Federal courts in New Jersey and in Mississippi have recently withdrawn published rulings after lawyers discovered glaring factual and legal errors that appear to trace back to unvetted generative‑AI research. The two episodes unfolded within hours of each other at the end of July 2025 and have prompted parties to demand explanations and safeguards.
In
This blog is co-authored by Yuveshen Naidoo, candidate attorney.
In August 2025, the High Court held that an investigative report prepared for a municipality was protected by qualified privilege. The court dismissed a defamation claim because the plaintiff could not prove malice, unlawful publication, or any improper motive on the part of the attorneys who
In a June 2025 judgment, the High Court clarified that organs of state may invite or accept multiple or alternative bids in a procurement process, provided that they follow constitutional principles of fairness and transparency.
The matter arose from a tender for office accommodation in East London, advertised by the South African Local Government Association
In August 2025, the High Court found the Minister of Police vicariously liable to compensate a claimant for loss of support following the death of her husband who was fatally shot by a police officer during a community protest.
The incident occurred during a protest action in Mpumalanga. The deceased was not part of the
Co-authored by Adriaan Lourens, Candidate Attorney
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping market dynamics and challenging regulators to reconsider how competition law should evolve in response. The use of AI and algorithmic tools raise potential risks under competition law, including the possibility of facilitating collusion between competitors. This creates a complex challenge for competition authorities, who