by Guthrie Colananni Attorneys | Jun 25, 2025 | Constitutional Law, Contract
“In Africa there is a concept known as ‘ubuntu’ – the profound sense that we are human only through the humanity of others.” (Nelson Mandela) International Nelson Mandela Day is celebrated worldwide on 18 July every year, but in South Africa the whole of July is...
by Guthrie Colananni Attorneys | Jan 28, 2025 | Constitutional Law, Consumer Law, Uncategorized
“The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing… If you can fake that, you’ve got it made.” (Groucho Marx) We’ve all had this experience – meal over, relaxed and happy, you call for the bill and decide to reward your friendly and helpful waitron with a good tip. Only...
by Guthrie Colananni Attorneys | Oct 26, 2022 | Constitutional Law, Property
“The Constitution guarantees that administrative action will be reasonable, lawful and procedurally fair. It also makes sure that you have the right to request reasons for administrative action that negatively affects you.” (Department of Justice and Constitutional...
by Guthrie Colananni Attorneys | Dec 1, 2020 | Constitutional Law, Contract, Family Law, General Interest
“…it can hardly be in the best interests of all concerned for this family to remain at the School” (Extract from judgment below) With the new School Year now well under way, let’s have a look at a recent court decision of interest to all schools, parents and learners....
by Guthrie Colananni Attorneys | Dec 1, 2020 | Constitutional Law, Employment and Labour Law
For many years now the “Whistleblower’s Act” (actually the Protected Disclosures Act or “PDA”) has been providing protection to employees who report unlawful or improper conduct by their employers or fellow employees. Recent updates to the PDA have extended protection...
