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An Analysis of the Draft Regulations and Code of Conduct for the Traditional Courts Act, 2022
Let’s return to our traditions and examine the recently drafted Traditional Courts Regulations and Code of Conduct , which have been released for public comment. These documents are set to govern the operations and functions of Traditional Courts. It is essential that we remember our position and existence in society as "sons and daughters of the soil." We must never forget our heritage; therefore, it is vital that we actively participate in the legislative processes regardin
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5 days ago10 min read


A REPRICE OF A SCENE IN THE DARK KNIGHT: SIMULATION OF HOW US-VENEZUELA SITUATION WOULD PLAY OUT IN COURT
The date is January 3rd, 2026. I am in my room, sitting in front of my computer, hoping that a solution to fixing all my life’s problems will suddenly click in my brain. I’m waiting for that moment when I finally have a plan of action and a clear direction of where my life is supposed to go. So, I read different stuff, write different stuff, and watch different stuff, all with the hope that an idea will pop into my mind and finally chart the course to my life’s ultimate goal.
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7 days ago6 min read


Operation Absolute Resolve: A Strategic, Legal, and Geopolitical Analysis of the Capture of Nicolás Maduro
Executive Summary On January 3, 2026, the geopolitical architecture of the Western Hemisphere underwent a seismic shift with the execution of "Operation Absolute Resolve." This unilateral military operation, authorized by the President of the United States and executed by elite elements of the US Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), resulted in the forcible extraction of Nicolás Maduro Moros, the de facto President of Venezuela, and his wife, Cilia Flores, from the Miraf
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7 days ago15 min read


Understanding Inflation: Its Causes, Consequences, and the Policies to Control It
Written by: EDEDDEDDY Understanding inflation is not merely an academic exercise; it is essential for navigating the modern economic world. Inflation is more than a statistic—it is a powerful economic force that can erode savings, destabilize nations, and ruin lives. It directly affects the purchasing power of our income, shapes investment decisions, and influences the overall stability of the economy. At its heart, inflation is a measure of how quickly the money in our walle
chrisdikane
Jan 49 min read


LESSON TO LAW ENFORCEMENT TO APPLY THEIR MINDS: A LEGAL ANALYSIS OF THE Mkhabela v Minister of Police & NDPP
First and foremost, compliments to the New Year, 2026. We made it baby, we here baby. We learn from our shortcomings in 2025 and improve on our victories in 2026. I read a post on linkedin which said and i am paraphrasing, in 2025 we learned how much we can take, and 2026 we get what we want. And i hope this year is the year everyone gets what they want and have desired since they were children, dreaming. So shall it be. Now with the Kumbaya stuff out the way, dont get it twi
chrisdikane
Jan 35 min read


LEGAL CERTAINTY IN A REALITY OF INFINITE POSSIBILITIES: OBSOLESCENCE OF STANDARDS
"Alternative Realities"—now, I can imagine what you’re thinking: What does "spooky things happening at a quantum distance" have to do with the legal standard of proof? Well, that’s why we are both here: to explore the application of the "Balance of Probabilities" in a universe of infinite alternative possibilities. In this post, we will delve into the standard of proofs, their practical application, and whether such standards needs to evolve given that our definition of "po
chrisdikane
Jan 24 min read


TAKIS BILTONG IN A SCA JUDGMENT: THEM RECONSIDERATION APPLICATION ARE A B......
I have watched the movie Perfect days, twice now and strangely enough, I always watch it on a Sunday. I thought about why and came to the conclusion that the acceptance of being alone without being lonely as the theme of the film, I feel, and Sundays seem to be those days wherein you feel lonely the most, and this movie provides me with the comfort of accepting that I am alone and that I do not need to feel lonely. I don't know, might not be making sense with this one. But ou
chrisdikane
Dec 24, 20255 min read


INVENTOR WHILE AN EMPLOYEE: WHO OWNS THE INVENTION- A DIVE INTO THE SEMINAL JUDGEMENT OF King v South African Weather Service (716/07) ZASCA 143
This is one of the cases I remember being in a lecture in university and it being the topic of discussion for that day. At the time, I did not appreciate how impactful this judgment is because I was too busy focused on passing the module instead of learning, understanding, developing wisdom around the subject, and finding my opinion in it. And reading it now, I realize that its clarity regarding the question it answers will stand the test of time. Currently I don't know as to
chrisdikane
Dec 24, 20256 min read
![LEGAL TOOL LEARNED ABOUT TODAY: A BRIEF LOOK INTO THE SECTION 17(2)F RECONSIDERATION APPLICATION- THROUGH THE PRISM OF Deon Smith and Others v Sasfin Bank and Another (Case no 507/2024) [2025] ZASCA](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ba817a_7dd310420fbc40e99b240ae914402267~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/ba817a_7dd310420fbc40e99b240ae914402267~mv2.webp)
![LEGAL TOOL LEARNED ABOUT TODAY: A BRIEF LOOK INTO THE SECTION 17(2)F RECONSIDERATION APPLICATION- THROUGH THE PRISM OF Deon Smith and Others v Sasfin Bank and Another (Case no 507/2024) [2025] ZASCA](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ba817a_7dd310420fbc40e99b240ae914402267~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/ba817a_7dd310420fbc40e99b240ae914402267~mv2.webp)
LEGAL TOOL LEARNED ABOUT TODAY: A BRIEF LOOK INTO THE SECTION 17(2)F RECONSIDERATION APPLICATION- THROUGH THE PRISM OF Deon Smith and Others v Sasfin Bank and Another (Case no 507/2024) [2025] ZASCA
As is customary, before we get into why we are here, i like to share a small behind the scenes about how we got to where we are now wherein we discuss a judgement that touches on the jurisprudence of Reconsideration Application. Prior to my focus shifting to the abovementioned judgment, i was reading the book "Life is Short and so it this book" (not a paid promotion). It is a short book that, straight to the point, touches on the importance of living your life. Your time here
chrisdikane
Dec 22, 20255 min read


ACTION REDHIBITORIA- A REDRESS TO LATENT DEFECTS: ANALYSIS OF THE Aletta Cateriena Van Niekerk v FirstRand Bank Limited (Case no: 065/2024) ZASCA
Before we get into the nit and gritties, i kindly request to share something personal. I remember the first time i watched 2 fast 2 furios. It was an experience of a lifetime at that time. Everything in that movie was the coolest anything i have ever seen. Then boom, Tokyo drift came out. I dont remember where i was or what i was doing, but i do remember the first time the movie introduced DK and that race in the parking lot was a masterclass in cinema. I am not a motor head,
chrisdikane
Dec 18, 20258 min read


THE DUTY TO DEVELOPE THE COMMON LAW- A VISIONARY JUDGMENT IN DEVELOPMENT AND INTERPRETATION: Carmichele v Minister of Safety and Security
I know this is a throw back to many. The Carmichele judgment was the focus of lectures in various legal modules, from delict, to jurisprudence, criminal law, this judgment was in every lecture hall. And if i had paid better attention in school, i can bet you that it was also taught in Communication Management. It and S v Makwanyane where the two that rang in lecture halls and required citation in answers to exams question. Basically, if there was a south african legal judgmen
chrisdikane
Dec 18, 20258 min read


A SIGHT ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMON LAW_INTEREST OF JUSTICE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT: Financial Sector Conduct Authority v Financial Services Tribunal and Others (2025 (6) SA 591 (GP)
I have been obessed with the stills of the Close on Sunday Music video. Every frame is pretty and i regard the music video as one of the greatest music video of all time. Hype williams can chill. Anyway, i have always seen S39(2) of the Constitution being cited- The courts when developing the common law has to do while aligning with the spirit, purport and object of the Bill of Right. This is the first time where i read a judgment wherein the court is sought to develop the co
chrisdikane
Dec 15, 20256 min read


WILL IT EVER END- THE MAKATE ARC
Its strange really, during the reading of the summary of this judgment, i thought about the movie, The secrete life of Walter Mitty. I then went on pintrest to look at images that i could use for this upload. I came across this image and it was the universe was communicating with me because this image reminds of me that people and how beautiful of a picture it is. Anyway, as it customary, the image bears no information about the words written herein. In this blog post we expl
chrisdikane
Dec 14, 20256 min read


SPOLIATION APPEAL & MOOTNESS: A FILAC EXPLORATION OF THE JUDGMENT Erven 1 Wadeville (Pty) Limited v JC Impellers (Pty) Limited
I recently i have started reading case judgements for the purpose of understanding the workflow that would have been involved in running a file wherein the facts are of a similar nature. My work process is, i wake up, doom scroll through saflii( Not a paid promotion) and read the first sentence of the judgment which usually details what the applicant is seeking from the court. If i find it interesting i will peruse through the judgement, and then workout what the workflow wou
chrisdikane
Dec 14, 20257 min read


SUMMARY JUDGEMENT: A PRACTICAL APPLICATION-BMW Financial Services SA (Pty) Ltd v Selamolela Incorporated and Another (Case No: 2024-117320
Kindly note that the image has nothing to do with the contents of what is about to be read. I just have never seen an image of a egg hung on a clothes drying line. We gather here today to learn, learn and learn some more. Our social contracts are governed by the Law and therefore its important to understand how certain aspects of my life is governed by the legal ecosystem. Summary judgment is one of those topics, wherein its either i was not paying attention in class or it wa
chrisdikane
Dec 7, 20256 min read
![YOU CANNOT JUST TAKE THE CHILD- AN IRAC LEGAL ANALYSIS OF The Central Authority of the RSA and Another v L (2025178969) [2025] ZAGPJHC](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ba817a_13f0febc81284c3488b9c4b5a522b2f5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/ba817a_13f0febc81284c3488b9c4b5a522b2f5~mv2.webp)
![YOU CANNOT JUST TAKE THE CHILD- AN IRAC LEGAL ANALYSIS OF The Central Authority of the RSA and Another v L (2025178969) [2025] ZAGPJHC](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ba817a_13f0febc81284c3488b9c4b5a522b2f5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/ba817a_13f0febc81284c3488b9c4b5a522b2f5~mv2.webp)
YOU CANNOT JUST TAKE THE CHILD- AN IRAC LEGAL ANALYSIS OF The Central Authority of the RSA and Another v L (2025178969) [2025] ZAGPJHC
Its December season, and as a result of the duality of man, such a season does not spell festive and joyous for everyone. While other i setting up christmass lights and decoration outside their homes housed in a sectional title scheme ( note, please ensure that you adhere to the body corporate rules before turning your house into a Shibuya theme light spectacle) other are caught up in relationship set alight on fire due to two people not seeing eye to eye on most things regar
chrisdikane
Dec 7, 20255 min read


"I JUST SNAPPED"- LEGAL TERAIN ARROUND PROVOCATION IN CRIMINAL LAW.
I have to point out that for a very long time, for some reason, i always figured provocation was a ground for justification in criminal law. Here i am, here, admitting that i was so wrong for so many years that it is embarrassing. Or maby this might be one of those mandela effects wherein Provocation was a ground of justification and then just became something different over time. Thats the mandela effect right?. Okay thats besides the point. My curiosity of the topic stems f
chrisdikane
Dec 6, 20256 min read


"LET ME HOLD THAT 20%"- THE GOVERNMENTS
Before i paste some shit from Google Gemini (not a paid promotion), i want to disclose that the only thing i contributed to this piece of writing was a curious thought of how does a 20% on online gambling impact the lived realities. I wondered on what it meant, how would it be done, what impact would it have on the economy and finally what does this mean to the realities of people. I am not a economist, i majored in economics, but my vocabulary in discussing the subject is, i
chrisdikane
Dec 3, 202515 min read


TAKE HEED TO THE CALL: "ITS YOUR STACKS, PROTECT THEM"- THE COURT ORDER IN ENS & HAWARDEN SCA
I had previously written a case commentary when this matter was adjudicated upon by the High Court. But now we are here, part two, Supreme court of appeal given the responsibility to decide the fate of debtor and creditor not just in this matter but for social order in South Africa. Factual Matrix 1. The Transaction and Initial Warning Ms. Hawarden purchased a property for R6 million from the Davidge Pitts Family Trust in May 2019 . ENS acted as the conveyancers for the sell
chrisdikane
Nov 29, 20254 min read


THE STORY OF A BOX
You know what is interesting about the world, its humanities ability to always stretch the bounds of reality. I know its a strange observation but there is someone out there right now, at this very moment who can tell what type of box this is. Who can describe its origins, how this specific box came to be invented, what problem or human need was it created to really solve. They can tell you the boxes' specific name, type, length, width, weight and what this boxes' limitation
chrisdikane
Nov 28, 20255 min read
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