by VDT Attorneys | Mar 26, 2024 | Electronic signature, Property Development, Property Transfer, Sale, Signed agreement
The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 (hereinafter the “ECTA”) defines an electronic signature as “…data attached to, incorporated in, or logically associated with other data and which is intended by the user to serve as a signature.” Section...
by VDT Attorneys | Mar 26, 2024 | Estate Planning, Family, Inheritance, Trust
Understanding legal considerations for minor beneficiariesIn South Africa, children under the age of 18 are considered minors and do not have the legal capacity to enter into agreements or contracts without the assistance of a legal guardian. This also impacts their...
by VDT Attorneys | Mar 26, 2024 | Animals, Damages, Dog bites, Injury
To hold an owner liable for the actions of his domesticated animal, our South African law provides for a very specific action that can be instituted against an owner to claim compensation for damage or harm suffered as a result of the conduct of the owner’s...
by VDT Attorneys | Mar 25, 2024 | Human Rights, Litigation, Trial Records
The facts of the matter are that Mr Muravha was shot with a rubber bullet by a member of the SAPS who was acting in the course and scope of their employment. The shooting took place while protestors were trying to enter his business. Mr Muravha accordingly instituted...
by VDT Attorneys | Mar 20, 2024 | Human Rights, Right to Education, Rights
Article 1 of the World Declaration on Education for All defines basic education as: “an education which provides essential learning tools (such as literacy, oral expression, numeracy, and problem-solving) and the basic learning content (such as knowledge, skills,...
