by The Law Box Administrator | Aug 27, 2025 | Reading Corner
Introduction In South Africa, more and more couples are choosing to live together without formally marrying. This is often called cohabitation or a life partnership. While the arrangement may feel just as committed as marriage, the law does not automatically see it...
by The Law Box Administrator | Aug 19, 2025 | Reading Corner
The Western Cape High Court has set aside an environmental permit granted to TotalEnergies and Shell for offshore oil exploration along South Africa’s coast. The court found that authorities failed to properly assess the socio-economic and climate impacts of the...
by The Law Box Administrator | Aug 12, 2025 | Reading Corner
Introduction South Africa’s divorce laws are set for their most significant reform in decades. Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has introduced the General (Family) Laws Amendment Bill, 2025, which proposes major changes to the Divorce Act of 1979, the Matrimonial...
by The Law Box Administrator | Jul 23, 2025 | Reading Corner
In recent weeks, the integrity of leadership within the South African Police Service (SAPS) has been thrust into the spotlight. Allegations of corruption, political interference, and ties between senior officials and organised crime networks have ignited public...
by The Law Box Administrator | Jul 9, 2025 | Reading Corner
Recent revelations have cast a harsh spotlight on the leadership of South Africa’s police services. Allegations have surfaced that the Police Minister and senior officials interfered with investigations into politically linked crimes, including the disbanding of...
