- Driving test examiner dismissed for licensing candidate who struck pole
- Mineworkers Provident Fund penalised after years-long delay in paying out death benefits
- Supreme Court of Appeal overturns R1 million unlawful detention award to parolee
- RAF made it harder for crash victims to claim compensation, but the court has intervened
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- Tenants taking their landlord to court over claims of an unsafe home and unaddressed repairs
- Gautrain expansion puts South Africa’s land rights and expropriation laws to the test
- Pretoria High Court to decide whether baby savers are criminals or lifesavers
Author: Conviction Staff Reporter
Conviction.co.za — Towards a Positive Impact on People
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.
Thousands of rural learners in the North West will gain rare, direct access to universities, employers and career guidance when a two-day career expo brings opportunity into communities often left behind.
As the school year progresses, thousands of learners in Gauteng remain without placements. The SAHRC says these delays violate the constitutional right to basic education and has called for public submissions.
Learners at Baphutheng School challenge withheld 2024 NSC results, with SECTION27 saying similarities in answers reflect teaching methods, not cheating.
Divorce without a lawyer in South Africa is possible, but only in uncontested cases where spouses agree on children, property, maintenance and pensions. A Conviction Expert explains the risks and requirements.
The Competition Commission’s school uniform procurement guidelines aim to curb exclusive supplier deals, promote competition, and help parents access affordable learning materials.
Gauteng High Court rules sectional title owners must accept all settlement conditions. Johlene Wasserman explains why this strengthens fairness and dispute resolution in community schemes.