Amendment Denied and Prescription Strikes: When Contract and Delict Create Different Debts
Amendments to pleadings are a common occurrence as parties navigate the rapids of litigation, but they are not without limits. The recent decision in Bobe v Van Der Walt (922/2023) [2026] ZANWHC 67 (17 March 2026) demonstrates the importance of properly pleading all applicable causes of action upon which you intend to rely, particularly in […]
When the whistle blows: Legal consequences of attacking a referee in South Africa
Introduction: Sport thrives on passion, but when that passion crosses the line into violence, especially against a referee, the consequences are severe. In South Africa, attacking a referee is not just unsporting, it is a criminal offence with far-reaching implications under both common law and statutory law. South African Common Law Framework: Under South African common law, assault is a […]