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Why don’t we have a jury system in South Africa?

SEOThursday, June 11, 2026 - 07:08
Andrew Banks
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If you have ever watched American legal dramas, you might wonder why South African criminal trials do not end with “members of the jury, have you…

South Africa did have a historic jury system, however it has been abolished

Understanding mining law in South Africa

SEOTuesday, June 9, 2026 - 08:35
Andrew Banks
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South Africa’s economy has long been shaped by mining, but the modern industry is governed by a tight legal framework that aims to balance…

There are various aspects of mining law in South Africa

What is the Office of the Family Advocate?

SEOThursday, June 4, 2026 - 08:14
Andrew Banks
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When parents separate, the most important question is often the hardest to answer calmly: what arrangement is truly best for the child?  In South…

A professional at the office of the family advocate

How to verify an attorney in South Africa

SEOTuesday, June 2, 2026 - 08:07
Andrew Banks
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Hiring an attorney is often a high-stakes decision.  You may be trusting someone with sensitive personal information, a life-changing dispute, or…

Knowing how to verify an attorney can give you peace of mind

The three-year wait is (almost) over: The High Court rules on the Right of Appearance in the Superior Courts

SEOThursday, May 28, 2026 - 08:55
Hein Steenberg
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For decades, an advocate could walk into the High Court of South Africa the day after admission and address a judge.  A newly admitted attorney…

A young legal professional with the Right of Appearance in the Superior Courts

Self-driving cars and Consumer Protection Act liability

SEOTuesday, May 26, 2026 - 08:49
Hein Steenberg
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Self-Driving Cars (SDCs) pose unique issues under South African law, specifically relating to liability for accidents caused by SDCs.  Liability…

Self driving cars (SDCs) do not face Consumer protection act liability at present, something that may need to be amended
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