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By Natascha Miller The conviction of former Pretoria midwife Yolande Maritz Fouchée has had a profound impact on both the medical and legal sectors in South Africa. What began as allegations of poor judgment during childbirth escalated into one of the country’s most disturbing criminal negligence cases involving maternal healthcare. The Pretoria High Court ultimately found Fouchée guilty on multiple charges, including culpable homicide, assault, fraud, employing an unqual

For years, cold calling has been one of the most relied-upon tools in the estate agent’s arsenal. It was fast, direct, and — when done well — effective. But as of April 2026, the legal landscape in South Africa has shifted decisively. Cold calling, as we know it, is no longer simply a marketing tactic. It is now a regulated compliance activity — with real legal consequences. 1. The Legal Shift: From “Opt-Out” to Enforced Consumer Control The recent amendments to the Consumer

The Growing Threat of Property Transaction Cybercrime in South Africa Over the past decade, cybercrime targeting property transactions has become one of the fastest-growing financial crimes in South Africa. Each year, buyers lose millions of rands after unknowingly transferring purchase funds into fraudulent bank accounts. These crimes are highly sophisticated and often occur during the conveyancing process when large amounts of money are being transferred between buyers, est