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12/10/2026

The monetary limit for qualifying civil claims in the Small Claims Court has increased to 𝗥𝟯𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬, effective from 𝟭 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

This means that certain civil claims of up to R30,000 may be brought before the Small Claims Court. However, the amount of the claim is only one consideration. The type of dispute, the parties involved and the nature of the claim also determine whether the Small Claims Court is the appropriate legal route.

Unsure how to pursue your claim? Speak to A Krüss Attorneys for guidance on your options.

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𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝘀𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 #𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝘀 #𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 #𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗟𝗮𝘄 #𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝗞𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀

30/09/2026

An arrest can leave both the accused person and their family unsure about what to do next.

An arrested person has important legal rights, including the right to remain silent, to be informed of that right and to consult with a legal practitioner.

Before making statements, signing documents or attempting to manage the process alone, obtain legal advice and understand the allegations, the bail process and the steps that may follow.

A Krüss Attorneys assists with bail applications and a range of criminal matters, including offences involving property, bodily integrity, dignity and reputation, drugs, fi****ms, statutory offences and driving under the influence.

An accusation is not a conviction. Every accused person is entitled to understand the case against them and obtain legal representation.

Need assistance with a criminal matter or bail application?

Visit www.krussatt.co.za or email [email protected]

𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘄 #𝗯𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 #𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 #𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 #𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝗞𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀 #𝘀𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗹𝗮𝘄

28/09/2026

Many business disputes begin long before anyone contacts an attorney.

They begin when responsibilities are not clearly defined, termination terms are vague, shareholders have different expectations or a copied contract does not reflect how the business actually operates.

A properly drafted commercial agreement should clearly record what each party is expected to do, how risk is allocated and what happens when the relationship no longer works as planned.

A Krüss Attorneys assists with commercial contracts, lease agreements, shareholders’ agreements and commercial disputes.

The firm also provides legal assistance relating to insolvency, restructuring, business rescue, liquidation, sequestration and rehabilitation matters.

Business rescue and liquidation are not interchangeable processes. The most appropriate route will depend on the company’s financial position, prospects and individual circumstances.

Starting a business relationship, reviewing an agreement or facing financial pressure within your company?

Visit www.krussatt.co.za or email [email protected] to arrange a consultation.

𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘄 #𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 #𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘄 #𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 #𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲 #𝗞𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀 #𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘄𝘀𝗮

24/09/2026

Having a will and having a properly considered estate plan are not always the same thing.

A will must comply with legal requirements. If it has been signed incorrectly, witnessed improperly or has not been updated after major changes in your life, it may create uncertainty when your family needs clarity most.

Estate planning may also involve considering how assets should be structured, whether a trust is appropriate, who should administer the estate and whether your current arrangements still reflect your circumstances.

A Krüss Attorneys assists with the drafting and safekeeping of wills, personalised estate planning, family and business trusts, mortis causa and inter vivos trusts, the administration of deceased estates, and certain spousal and maintenance claims against deceased estates.

Marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, buying property or starting a business may all be good reasons to review your existing arrangements.

Does your current will still reflect your family, assets and wishes?

Visit www.krussatt.co.za or email [email protected] to arrange a consultation.

𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 #𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 #𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 #𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝘀 #𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 #𝗞𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀 #𝘀𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗹𝗮𝘄

22/09/2026

A civil dispute does not always begin with court papers.

It may start with money that has not been paid, a contract that has not been honoured, a rental disagreement, a property dispute or another party refusing to fulfil their obligations.

When discussions stop producing results, it is important to understand what can legally be enforced, what evidence may be required and which process is appropriate for the matter.

A Krüss Attorneys assists individuals and businesses with civil litigation involving contractual disputes, property and ownership disputes, lease and rental matters, personal injury claims, rescission of judgments and claims for payment or specific performance.

The purpose is not to rush every dispute to court. It is to assess the facts, identify the available legal remedies and determine the most appropriate way forward.

Has a dispute reached the point where informal conversations are no longer enough?

Visit www.krussatt.co.za or email [email protected] to book a consultation.

𝗰𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 #𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 #𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 #𝘀𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗹𝗮𝘄 #𝗞𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀 #𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲

02/09/2026

In October 2025, the Constitutional Court confirmed that parts of South Africa’s previous parental leave framework unfairly discriminated between different categories of parents.

The Court suspended its declarations of invalidity for 36 months to give Parliament time to correct the legislation. In the meantime, an interim framework applies.

Where both parents are employed, they may share a combined parental leave period of four months and ten days. They can agree on how to divide the period. If they cannot agree, it must be divided as close to equally as possible.

Where only one parent is employed, that parent is entitled to the full available period. In the case of a biological birth, the birth mother’s needs relating to preparation for and recovery from childbirth receive preference.

It is important to understand that an entitlement to leave and an entitlement to UIF benefits are not necessarily the same thing.

The judgment concerns employment leave. It does not, by itself, change the legal rules governing parental responsibilities, care or contact with a child.

Unsure how the new parental leave framework may affect your rights or responsibilities?

Visit www.krussatt.co.za or email [email protected] for advice based on your specific circumstances.

27/08/2026

Parental leave in South Africa has changed and the shift is significant.

Following a landmark Constitutional Court ruling, parental leave is moving away from the traditional “maternity” and “paternity” model towards a more equal system that recognises birth, adoptive and surrogate parents.

For employers, this means existing leave policies, employment contracts and HR processes may need to be reviewed to ensure they align with the new interim framework.

For parents, it means greater flexibility in how leave can be shared and a legal framework that better reflects the realities of modern families.

Read our latest article for a breakdown of what the ruling means for both employers and employees.

If you need advice on how these changes may affect you, your business or your employment policies, get in touch with the team at A Krüss Attorneys.

In a historic decision handed down on 3 October 2025, the Constitutional Court has rewritten the rules on parental leave […]

26/08/2026

Statistics South Africa recorded 24,202 divorces in 2024, an increase of 8.9% from the previous year. Behind every statistic is a family facing difficult legal, financial and emotional decisions.

Divorce is rarely as simple as deciding to end a marriage. Your marital property regime, assets, debts, maintenance and arrangements concerning children can all affect the process and the terms of a possible settlement.

The decisions made during the early stages can have lasting consequences and may be difficult or costly to change later.

Before you sign an agreement, divide assets or accept proposed terms, obtain legal advice based on your circumstances.

At Andrea Krüss Attorneys, we approach family law matters with both the legal rigour and the sensitivity they deserve.

Considering divorce or need advice before agreeing to settlement terms?

Visit www.krussatt.co.za or email [email protected] to arrange a confidential consultation.

19/08/2026

Cybercrime is no longer a niche concern. South Africans use online services for banking, contracts, shopping, business and personal communication, making questions about fraud, privacy and digital evidence increasingly relevant.

South African law criminalises various forms of cyber-related conduct, while POPIA regulates how organisations must protect personal information and respond when that information is compromised.

What happens if your personal information is exposed? What can you do if you are a victim of online fraud or identity theft? Can messages, emails and other electronic records be used as evidence?

The answer will depend on whether the matter involves a crime, a data breach, a contractual dispute or a combination of different legal issues.

Have you been affected by online fraud, identity theft, a data breach or another digital legal matter?

Visit www.krussatt.co.za or email [email protected] for advice based on your circumstances.