Author: Conviction Staff Reporter

The Pension Funds Adjudicator received 10 331 complaints in the past year as more South Africans challenged delayed or miscalculated benefits, with adjudicator Lebogang Mogashoa urging members to use the free, legally binding process to protect their retirement savings.

A former security guard lost a R1,069 pension benefit after his fund failed to trace him and let monthly fees wipe it out, prompting a repayment order.

The High Court refused to halt the prosecution of Jacob Zuma and Thales, ruling that self created delays and unproven claims of unfairness cannot block a corruption trial.

Child cybercrime is rising in South Africa, with grooming, sextortion and image abuse spreading fast across schools before adults can intervene.

South Africa rental trends show more households choosing flexibility over ownership, with rising costs, lifestyle needs and high interest rates driving a steady shift toward long term renting.

A first court appearance is a defining moment in any young legal practitioner’s journey. For UNISA Law Clinic candidate legal practitioner Thula Mathonsi, the milestone reflects preparation, mentorship and the transition from legal theory into real courtroom practice.

Consumers have been warned to exercise caution in property-related transactions as a regulatory investigation highlights the risks of dealing with unverified practitioners and making payments without proper due diligence.

Routine decisions by community scheme trustees and homeowners’ association directors are increasingly being declared unlawful by South Africa’s courts, exposing schemes to serious financial risk and personal liability. Legal scrutiny has intensified to the point where ignorance of governance law is no longer a defence, with preventative governance now emerging as essential risk management rather than optional compliance.

Marriage changes more than your surname. It changes how your property, debts and future security are treated in law. This guide explains how antenuptial contracts work and why every couple should understand them before saying “I do”.

Municipalities across South Africa are escalating inspections and imposing penalty rates for illegal property use, catching many homeowners off guard as financial pressures intensify.