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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Dec
Dec
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 […]
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Sep
Sep
In litigation proceedings concerning damages awards, capital awards are always an important consideration even though cost orders usually come at the tail-end of judgments as appendages to decisions on the merits and quantum aspects of the matter.[1] Over the years flexible principles have been established that guide the courts when deciding on cost orders. As […]
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Sep
Sep
The effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries on Women By Bavukile Magagula Modern medicine is constantly evolving, and we are continually learning about the human anatomy. Up until recently, the treatment of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) has been non-sex specific, however, recent research has shown that even mild TBIs may affect women differently as females take longer to recover […]
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Sep
Sep
October marks the beginning of Transport Month in South Africa, a month in which the South African government seeks to raise awareness of the important role of transport in the economy and showcase transport infrastructure services to the public. Whilst road safety persists as a key government initiative, the danger posed by vehicle transport, in […]
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Sep
Sep
INTRODUCTION On 8 November 2021, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) handed down judgment in the matter of Rautini v PRASA, a matter on appeal from a Full Bench of the Western Cape High Court. FACTUAL BACKGROUND The Appellant, Mr. Masibulele Rautini, was traveling via railway between the Du Toit and Lynedoch train stations on the […]
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Sep
Sep
The Road Accident Fund (the RAF) has recently suffered from cash flow mismanagement and administrative and reputational problems. This has led to a delay in the settlement of matters, which in turn has forced attorneys to find alternative methods to ensure that their client’s rights are vindicated. Currently, attorneys have turned to the courts, particularly the […]
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