In South Africa, bail applications are a critical aspect of the criminal justice system, allowing individuals to be released from custody before their trial. While the process can be complex and intimidating, it is an essential right of every individual who has been arrested and charged with a criminal offense. The Constitution guarantees the right...Read More

Are verbal agreements legally valid? In general, verbal agreements are valid and legally enforceable. Notably, the contracting parties must have consensus and intention to contract; they must have capacity to contract (e.g. mental capacity); the agreement must be lawful. There are certain agreements that are legally unenforceable unless they have been reduced to writing, for...Read More