SIMPLE UNDERSTANDING TO LEGAL COSTS IN SOUTH AFRICA Recovery of legal costs if I win my case? When engaging in litigation a most common concern are the costs, including whether I will recover my costs if I win. There is a common misperception that if I win my case, I can recover all my costs, […]

Mandy Simpson Attorneys is proud to announce that our very own Ashleigh Saira West-Russell, Associate Attorney, has published a new book called, Alternative Dispute Resolution: The South African Context. This comprehensive five-part book covers a range of aspects of ADR, including mediation, arbitration, negotiation, labor disputes, and other forms of ADR. The guide is filled […]

New Court Judgment Brings Change for Parties Married Out of Community Without the Accrual System On 11 May 2022, the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria made a significant ruling by declaring section 7(3)(a) of the Divorce Act, 70 of 1979 unconstitutional. This section of the act pertains to the division of assets in marriages out […]

Use of Documents Overseas Whenever you need to use an official public document, which is signed in South Africa, overseas, the signature and authenticity of the document needs to be verified before other countries will accept it. Likewise, a document that was signed or created in a different country needs to be authenticated before you […]

Many couples often leave the question of what marital regime would best suit their needs to the last minute when they decide to get married. Often not much thought is given to this important aspect of the intended spouses’ married life. The purpose of this article is to encourage intended spouses to give priority to […]

Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) provides a variety of different mechanisms, other than court proceedings, that can be used to resolve a conflict between two or more parties. This includes methods such as arbitration or adjudication, where an independent person gives a determination to bring an end to the dispute (similar to a Judge providing a […]

The rights of grandparents are often overlooked despite their involvement in their grandchildren’s lives. South African law only gives rights to parents, but the Children’s Act 38 of 2005 (“the Act”) allows interested persons, including grandparents, to establish care and contact rights over a minor.  Legal position in South African Law South African courts prefer [...]

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Every year South African's have a reason to celebrate Youth Day to honour the courage and sacrifice of the Soweto Uprising youth and celebrate all young people. The unfortunate and difficult truth is that currently, most of the countries youth struggle to find financial freedom as unemployment rates sky rocket.

Every year South African's have a reason to celebrate Youth Day to honour the courage and sacrifice of the Soweto Uprising youth and celebrate all young people. The unfortunate and difficult truth is that currently, most of the countries youth struggle to find financial freedom as unemployment rates sky rocket.