06 March 2020
Keeping you aware and abreast

Keeping you aware and abreast


VIRUSES ARE transmitted when a person breathes in the droplets from another person who sneezes or coughs. Yes, it takes two persons to set the influe...
28 February 2020
A layperson’s perspective on viruses

A layperson’s perspective on viruses


I am not criticizing anyone, but we need to hear more from the medical people about the viruses we have to deal with. I am not about to give a lecture...
21 February 2020
Your Conduct in Court

Your Conduct in Court


YOU HAVE BROUGHT a claim against another party in court. Since you are the claimant you have a duty to be present everyday of the trial, because you ...
14 February 2020
In contempt of Court

In contempt of Court


THE COURT IS an important institution, which deals with matters of grave consequences. In most cases one party will win and the other will lose. It i...
07 February 2020
Serving as a juror

Serving as a juror


YOU HAVE met the requirements to be a juror. Your name was given by persons in your community or was taken from the electoral list. The list of prosp...
31 January 2020
Expert Witnesses

Expert Witnesses


WE HAVE LOOKED at evidence before and shown how evidence can be given orally or in affidavit form to the court. Mention was also made of deposition g...
24 January 2020
Affidavit evidence in civil court

Affidavit evidence in civil court


EVIDENCE IS AN important part of presenting a case before the court. Very often it is oral evidence where witnesses on the stand are questioned in co...
17 January 2020
Evidence in Court

Evidence in Court


Evidence is an important element of a court case, especially in the trial. It is the way by which information is put before the court to prove a matt...
10 January 2020
Injunctions

Injunctions


There is a dispute over the boundary between John and his neighbour but before the matter is settled, his neighbor commences to build a dividing wall ...
03 January 2020
Some thoughts for the New Year – 2020

Some thoughts for the New Year – 2020


A decade has gone by and another begins. It is 2020. It is a time for reflection like we do at the end of each year. It has become a ritual. Many make...