In September 2024, the South African Parliament revisited a significant piece of legislation, the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill. First introduced in December 2022, the bill aims to introduce stricter rules for tobacco products and...
The concept of ‘extraordinary circumstances’ is crucial when it comes to bail applications in the complex criminal justice system, especially when it comes to Schedule 6 offences. When someone is about to be placed under arrest, either because a warrant...
The utilisation of Section 212(4) statements under the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 is a widespread practice in courts, given that the information contained therein serves as prima facie evidence of the document’s contents. This section provides a mechanism...
In South African law, the principle of set-off holds significance in various legal contexts, including business rescue proceedings as outlined in the Companies Act 71 of 2008. The concept of set-off, rooted in common law, facilitates the resolution of reciprocal...
