Special Leave to Appeal: What the Supreme Court of Appeal Requires

Introduction Applications for special leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) are subject to a stringent legal threshold. Unlike ordinary applications for leave to appeal, litigants approaching the SCA after refusal of leave by a lower court must demonstrate not only reasonable prospects of success but also the existence of exceptional circumstances […]

Influencer Marketing and Advertising Compliance in South Africa: Legal and Contractual Considerations

Introduction Influencer marketing has become one of the most powerful tools in modern digital advertising. Brands increasingly rely on social media personalities to promote products and services to highly engaged audiences across platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X. However, as this form of marketing continues to expand, regulatory scrutiny has intensified. In South […]