A Pothole Causes You to Crash. Can You Sue the Government?

A Pothole Causes You to Crash. Can You Sue the Government?

A Pothole Causes You to Crash. Can You Sue the Government?KVV Inc Attorneys
Published on: 18/09/2026

A court held a roads authority liable for severe injuries caused by a pothole it knew, or should have known, about. The case highlights when public authorities may be liable for failing to repair dangerous road defects or warn motorists.

Pothole accident claimsRoad accident claimsPublic authority liabilityRoad defect injury claimsPersonal injury claims
Can Your Neighbour’s CCTV Camera Point into Your Property?

Can Your Neighbour’s CCTV Camera Point into Your Property?

Can Your Neighbour’s CCTV Camera Point into Your Property?KVV Inc Attorneys
Published on: 18/09/2026

A court ruling confirms that homeowners may use CCTV for security, but surveillance must respect neighbours’ privacy. Cameras cannot continuously monitor private areas where less intrusive security measures are available.

CCTV and privacyNeighbour privacy rightsHome security camerasProperty law South AfricaCCTV surveillance laws
Legal Speak Made Easy

Legal Speak Made Easy

Legal Speak Made EasyKVV Inc Attorneys
Published on: 18/09/2026

“Lex domicilii matrimonii” determines which country’s law governs the financial consequences of a cross-border marriage. A recent Western Cape High Court decision replaces the former husband-domicile rule with a new framework.

Lex domicilii matrimoniiCross-border marriageInternational marriage lawSouth African marriage lawMatrimonial property law
Better Late Than Never: Marriage Law Drags Itself into the 21st Century

Better Late Than Never: Marriage Law Drags Itself into the 21st Century

Better Late Than Never: Marriage Law Drags Itself into the 21st CenturyKVV Inc Attorneys
Published on: 18/09/2026

A South African court has replaced the discriminatory rule that automatically applied the husband’s domicile to cross-border marriages. The new framework considers spouses’ agreement, domicile, residence, nationality and closest connection.

Cross-border marriageSouth African marriage lawAntenuptial contractInternational family lawMarriage property rights
Do You Really Need 6 Types of Will?

Do You Really Need 6 Types of Will?

Do You Really Need 6 Types of Will?KVV Inc Attorneys
Published on: 18/09/2026

A guide to the different types of “wills” and estate-planning documents, explaining why your personal will remains foundational, while offshore wills, digital wishes, succession plans, ethical wills and living wills can address specific needs.

Estate planningLast Will and TestamentTypes of willsSouth African willsDigital will
Choices, choices, and a million more choices.

Choices, choices, and a million more choices.

Choices, choices, and a million more choices.KVV Inc Attorneys
Published on: 18/09/2026

A reflection on the unavoidable nature of choice, the consequences every decision carries, and how our choices shape our lives. The goal isn't perfection, but making thoughtful choices, learning from mistakes, and choosing again when needed.

Making better choicesLife choicesDecision makingConsequences of choicesPersonal growth

KVV Inc. Attorneys: Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence in Property Law and Conveyancing.

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KVV Inc. Attorneys: Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence in Property Law and Conveyancing.

Fostering Partnerships,

Driving Results.

© KVV Inc. Attorneys 2026.

All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | POPIA