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THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A VALID AND ENFORCEABLE CONTRACT
The South African law of contract is rooted in Roman-Dutch law principles but continually shaped by the values enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic
THE INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE ACT – SAFEGUARDING OUR SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE
In an era where a traditional recipe can be a global food brand and a medicinal plant can form the basis of a billion-rand pharmaceutical,
THE TRUST TEST: DISCLOSURE DURING THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
When applying for a job, there is no general rule or law that places an obligation on job applicants to disclose their criminal history unless
MALOPE vs ARIEL: A BATTLE FOR PERSONALITY RIGHTS
Gospel music icon Dr. Rebecca Malope has expressed outrage after discovering that her image was used without permission to promote Procter & Gamble (P&G) laundry
KEY CHANGES IN THE NEW PLANT BREEDERS’ RIGHTS ACT NO. 12 OF 2018
Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR) are a form of intellectual property (IP) protection granted to plant breeders who develop unique and novel plant varieties. Under PBR,
Intellectual Property Rights in Global Trade: Supreme Court Clarifies the Distinction Between Trade Mark Infringement and Counterfeiting
In a landmark ruling (Yossi Barel v Popular Trading CC and Others, SCA 2025), the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) drew a critical distinction between
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