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Unpaid school fees: What can schools do?

Unpaid school fees: What can schools do?

The question of whether a learner may be suspended, excluded, or have their enrolment terminated for unpaid school fees remains a contentious issue. Parents often assume that schools may never exclude a learner for non-payment of fees, while schools sometimes believe...
Cancelled Sale, Damaged Property. Who Pays?

Cancelled Sale, Damaged Property. Who Pays?

When a sale falls through, most people assume restitution means simply giving back the money and the property. A recent High Court decision shows it is rarely that straightforward, particularly if the property itself has changed in the interim. The ruling explains how...
Turn up the music, not the legal risk

Turn up the music, not the legal risk

Music festivals occupy a unique space in modern society. Although they often take place on private property, their impact extends far beyond the boundaries of that land. While land ownership generally includes the right to use and enjoy one’s property, that...