Legal Articles and Guides
Durban dentist guilty of detox death
KZN High Court (Durban) Judge Rashid Vahed has found dentist Anwar Jeewa guilty of culpable homicide, ruling he negligently caused the death of a Canadian father who died two days after checking into Jeewa's Westville-based, unregistered detox centre for controversial Ibogaine treatment.
Another couple lodges complaint against Pretoria midwife
Another couple have come forward alleging that their child was left with severe brain damage as a result of former midwife Yolande Maritz's conduct during birth.
Discovery prepares for NHI legal challenge
Discovery Health Medical Scheme says it is ‘participating in the preparation of potential litigation’ against the SA National Health Insurance (NHI) Scheme with the Health Funders Association (HFA).
Ruling a major setback for NHI
A requirement described as a cornerstone of the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) – legislation that would require doctors and health practitioners to obtain a ‘certificate of need’ before being allowed to practise in a particular area – has been declared unconstitutional by the Gauteng High Court (Pretoria).
Solidarity vows to fight ‘unconstitutional’ NHI
Solidarity has revealed it will fight what it called the ‘unconstitutional, unworkable and unaffordable’ National Health Insurance (NHI) system in court.
Taxpayers flag NHI concerns
An overwhelming majority of taxpayers feel that the National Health Insurance (NHI) system will have a negative impact on healthcare in SA.
Discovery ordered to withdraw gap cover ad
The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has ordered Discovery to withdraw a ‘misleading’ advert offering maternity benefits on gap cover.
Court rules in favour of gay sperm donor
In a victory for unconventional families, a gay sperm donor has found solace in being granted permission to see his daughter after a prolonged legal battle with a lesbian couple to secure his parental rights.
Gym ditches X after trans row
Virgin Active has come under fire for allowing trans people to use changing rooms which affirm their new legally-recognised identities, notes a News24 report.
Mother to get damages after uterus removed
A first-time time mother who was healthy when she went to a state hospital to deliver her baby – but came out of a caesarean section minus her uterus – has sued the Gauteng Health MEC for damages.
Cape Town given green light to evict 'pavement dwellers'
The City of Cape Town has been given the green light to evict about 200 people living on the pavement at several inner-city sites, reports GroundUp.
Law firm flags NHI ‘point of departure’
President Cryil Ramaphosa recently signed the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act into law, which could make life harder for companies trying to attract talent.
Ex-husband must pay maintenance to foster child
Confronted with a situation of whether a man is liable to pay maintenance to his divorced wife for a foster child in their care, the Western Cape High Court ruled that the interests of the child is of paramount importance.
Clicks sued over alleged medication error
A David-and-Goliath battle between pharmaceutical retailer Clicks and a woman who claims she almost bled to death after being dispensed the incorrect medication is being fought in the Western Cape High Court.
Surge in cancer-related insurance claims
After the high life cover claims seen during the Covid-19 pandemic era, cancer has re-emerged as the leading reason for claims.
