Written by Mercy Masuka One moment life moves along its ordinary course, and the next it is interrupted by an accident, or life-changing event concerning a loved one. In the aftermath of such events, the physical damage is often visible – damaged property, broken bones and physical pain and suffering. But the emotional impact […]
Category Archives: Class and Group Actions
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Written by Farah Moola “The law is a scarce resource in South Africa … [and] justice is even harder to come by”.[1] South Africa’s constitutional democracy is founded on the promise of equality before the law and meaningful access to justice. Yet, for many individuals and communities, particularly those affected by systemic wrongdoing, corporate misconduct, […]
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Written by Angelique Pienaar Our firm is currently investigating a potential class action involving Yaz Plus, with respect to certain defective blister packs containing the incorrect sequence of pills due to a packaging error – significantly reducing contraceptive protection. If you experienced an unintended pregnancy between 9 November 2023 and 31 January 2025, while […]
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Written By Adelle Jensen and Gabrielle Berkowitz It has been almost three years since the tragic events of Christmas Eve 2022, when a tanker transporting approximately 60,000 litres of liquefied petroleum gas (“LPG”) became lodged beneath a low-lying railway bridge in Boksburg. As widely reported, the tanker became stuck under the bridge after exceeding […]