Wedding Bells? You Can Both Choose Your Own Surnames Now
The Constitutional Court has ruled that both spouses now have equal rights to choose or change their surname after marriage, ensuring gender equality and dignity in South Africa’s naming laws.

The Constitutional Court has ruled that both spouses now have equal rights to choose or change their surname after marriage, ensuring gender equality and dignity in South Africa’s naming laws.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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