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Wobbly Fences and Peeling Paint: Your Legal Shield Against Poor Service

By bbplawadmin | Corporate & Commercial, Dispute Resolution & Litigation | No Comments

When you make a deal with someone, you often put it in writing, creating a contract. This contract is supposed to be a safety net, making sure everyone does what…

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Apr 09
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Stopped In Your Tracks? Don’t Hand Over The Keys Yet

By bbplawadmin | Debt Collection, Dispute Resolution & Litigation | No Comments

Financial hardship, an unfortunate reality that can affect individuals from all walks of life, often arrives unbidden and can quickly cascade into a series of deeply unsettling and life-altering events….

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Mar 23
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Can I sue my partner for giving me an STD in South Africa

Beyond the Heartbreak: The Truth About Suing an Ex for an STD

By bbplawadmin | Family Law | No Comments

Finding out your partner has been unfaithful is a gut punch, but discovering they’ve also left you with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) can feel like your world is ending….

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Mar 20
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Duvet Day or Disciplinary? Navigating SA’s New Sick Leave Rules

By bbplawadmin | Corporate & Commercial, Corporate Governance and Compliance, Employment, Medical Negligence | No Comments

Feeling a bit rough around the edges? Is that tell-tale cough making an unwelcome appearance, or perhaps a persistent headache is clouding your focus? It sounds like you might be…

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Mar 11
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How to tell if a debtor is insolvent in South Africa

Chasing a Ghost? 8 Warning Signs Your Debtor is Officially Broke

By bbplawadmin | Debt Collection, Dispute Resolution & Litigation, Restructuring & Insolvency | No Comments

Ever felt like you’re chasing a ghost when a client or friend owes you money? In South Africa, the law doesn’t just wait for someone to run out of cash…

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Mar 10
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First Offence? Know Your Rights

By bbplawadmin | Criminal Law | No Comments

We’ve all had those “what was I thinking?” moments—the kind of split-second lapse in judgment that keeps you up at night. Usually, you just learn your lesson and move on,…

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Mar 09
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The Ring, the Watch, and the Law: Can You Get Your Gifts Back?

By bbplawadmin | Dispute Resolution & Litigation | No Comments

Who Keeps the Gift When the Love Goes Cold? We’ve all been there: the candlelit dinner, the grand romantic gestures, and that “forever” gift that might have cost more than…

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Mar 05
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From “Send” to Sentence: The Real Cost of Revenge Porn in SA

By bbplawadmin | Criminal Law | No Comments

In today’s fast-paced world, many couples find themselves living apart due to work, study, or life circumstances. To keep the spark alive and maintain intimacy across the distance, it has…

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Feb 27
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“Put That Phone Away!” Are You Legally Allowed to Record People in SA?

By bbplawadmin | Criminal Law, Dispute Resolution & Litigation, Telecommuncations, Media & Technology | No Comments

Caught on Camera: What are Your Rights? We’ve all been there: a heated moment, a public disagreement, or a tricky conversation at work, and suddenly, someone’s phone is aimed right…

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Feb 26
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What the Law Really Says About Shooting an Intruder

By bbplawadmin | Criminal Law | No Comments

Home Intrusion: What You Need to Know It’s the scenario every South African homeowner fears: a window shatters, or a door creaks open in the middle of the night. In…

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  • Beyond the Heartbreak: The Truth About Suing an Ex for an STD
  • Duvet Day or Disciplinary? Navigating SA’s New Sick Leave Rules
  • Chasing a Ghost? 8 Warning Signs Your Debtor is Officially Broke

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