Ignorance of the law – is it an excuse?
The Mthatha High Court handed down judgment on Wednesday in the matter between Sinethemba Mtokonya and the Minister of Police. Mr Mtokonya was arrested and detained for four days in…
What is “extinctive prescription” and why is it so important?
In legal proceedings, if a debtor successfully raises the defence of “extinctive prescription”, then the claim against him or her is made permanently unenforceable. This will be the case regardless…