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This blog was co-authored by Katelyn-Mae Carter, Candidate Attorney.

On 13 February 2025 the high court ordered the Minister of Police to pay R800,000 in damages for the unlawful arrest and detention of a man accused of rape. The case, which underscores the critical importance of thorough investigation and adherence to legal protocols, highlights significant…

The Financial Services Tribunal has brought much-needed clarity to the position of statements made under section 112(2) of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (CPA) and the implication under section 37D of the Pension Funds Act, 1956 (PFA). On 23 October 2024, the FST in the case of Nyathi South Africa (Pty) Ltd v…