The issue of mandatory vaccinations in the workplace has been quite a contentious issue. Covid-19 cases continue to grow and companies are still trying to adopt and cope with the effects on the workplace environment.

LegalWise South Africa appoints a new non-Executive Director, Ms Deborah Mutemwa-Tumbo.

An Acknowledgment of Debt (“AOD”) is an agreement containing a clear and undeniable admission of liability by one party to another.

We live in a digital world with the ability to reach thousands to millions of people with the press of a button. It is easy to express your views on social media platforms and not always think of the consequences.

Most individuals’ main source of obtaining news and information are through the internet and social media platforms, which speaks to the reliance and reach these platforms have. They have become an extremely powerful tool, at the fingertips of individuals and almost everyone who uses these platforms for creating content, even in a personal capacity.

We often hear the word “defamation” and do not always understand what is meant with it. Generally, defamation relates to some form of negative remark published about someone. Before getting into the details of defamation, it is important to note that defamation can be difficult to prove. Defamation matters tend to turn into lengthy court procedures where courts have to decide whether defamation occurred or not, depending on the specific circumstances of a matter. Not every defamation matter is the same and different scenarios cannot always be compared with each other. Some matters can be easily determined, while others can be difficult. The below information sets out the basic aspects around defamation.