In the recent legal court battle of Solomon v Solomon, two brothers fought over their father’s estate. Percival had two sons, Jean-Paul and Shane. Percival died, leaving a document purporting to be his will. The document did not comply with the Wills Act. Jean-Paul had been disinherited by his father in terms of the will,...Read More

In a landmark ruling, the Constitutional Court of South Africa handed down a judgment on 2 August 2023 that could have far-reaching implications for pension funds and their members. The case, Mudau v Municipal Employees Pension Fund and Others, centered around a dispute over a withdrawal benefit claim from the Municipal Employees’ Pension Fund –...Read More

During COVID many affidavits were commissioned electronically due to the travel and other restrictions that were imposed. In recent case law, South African courts have allowed for virtual commissioning under certain circumstances. The courts have allowed for virtual commissioning to be done through video technology where an affidavit is sent to the deponent by e-mail...Read More