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Not Innocent or Not Guilty? Understanding the Critical Difference in SA Criminal Law

By Marius Stenekamp 13 April 2026
Drinking and driving in South Africa is a serious offence with strict limits and severe penalties. Yet, the State must prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. Recently, we successfully defended a client charged above the limit, with the matter resolved in their favour due to key evidential flaws.
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Understanding the PIE Act: What Every Property Owner Should Know

By Marius Stenekamp 12 April 2026
Evictions in South Africa are not as simple as asking someone to leave your property. The Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act 19 of 1998 (PIE Act) ensures that no one can be removed from a property without a court order.
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