Honesty at Work: A 50c Coin Costs a Bank Teller Her Job

Honesty at Work: A 50c Coin Costs a Bank Teller Her Job

Honesty at Work: A 50c Coin Costs a Bank Teller Her JobKVV Inc Attorneys
Published on: 14/10/2025

A bank teller was fairly dismissed for pocketing a 50c coin to balance her till. Courts confirm that even minor dishonesty can destroy trust and justify dismissal if proper procedures are followed.

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Neighbours’ Facebook Feud: Cat Pics, Karens & Keyboard Muppets

Neighbours’ Facebook Feud: Cat Pics, Karens & Keyboard Muppets

Neighbours’ Facebook Feud: Cat Pics, Karens & Keyboard MuppetsKVV Inc Attorneys
Published on: 14/10/2025

A Sandton Facebook debate over jackals led to insults and alleged defamation. The High Court ruled the posts were not defamatory, highlighting the need for robustness in public online discourse and the limits of legal claims for jesting remarks.

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Divorce Lawfare: The Serial Litigant and his Stalingrad Strategy

Divorce Lawfare: The Serial Litigant and his Stalingrad Strategy

Divorce Lawfare: The Serial Litigant and his Stalingrad StrategyKVV Inc Attorneys
Published on: 14/10/2025

An ex-husband’s relentless, baseless litigation after divorce led the High Court to declare him a vexatious litigant, barring him from launching new cases without permission.

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Panhandle Access to Properties – The Mistakes to Avoid

Panhandle Access to Properties – The Mistakes to Avoid

Panhandle Access to Properties – The Mistakes to AvoidKVV Inc Attorneys
Published on: 14/10/2025

A court ruled a neighbour’s unregistered verbal servitude over a “panhandle” access road invalid. Buyers, sellers and neighbours must ensure rights of way are properly disclosed, written, and registered to avoid costly disputes.

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Hamburger From Hell Takes a Bite out of Restaurant's Profits & Reputation

Hamburger From Hell Takes a Bite out of Restaurant's Profits & Reputation

Hamburger From Hell Takes a Bite out of Restaurant's Profits & ReputationKVV Inc Attorneys
Published on: 14/08/2025

A diner found a "needle-like object" in her burger and sued the restaurant. The court found the business liable for negligence, reaffirming the strict duty of care to serve safe food.

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Your House Burns to the Ground: Can You Hold the Seller Liable?

Your House Burns to the Ground: Can You Hold the Seller Liable?

Your House Burns to the Ground: Can You Hold the Seller Liable?KVV Inc Attorneys
Published on: 14/08/2025

A High Court judgment found a voetstoots clause won't protect sellers who fraudulently conceal a latent defect. The blog advises sellers to disclose defects and buyers to get inspections to avoid disaster and dispute.

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