In this edition, our retired resident arbitrator graciously accepts an admonitory remark from a pre-eminent jurist and respected arbitrator that the simplest solution is often the best. Also, not being someone to flout established legal principle, Uncle O... read more
Since its inception the Association has promoted the greater use of arbitration as a means of resolving disputes. It is able to appoint competent and experienced arbitrators, as well as other specialists in alternative dispute resolution (ADR). &nbs... read more
Ms Maritza Breitenbach holds a Bachelor of Science degree (cum laude), a Teaching Diploma and a Certificate in Small Business Management (magna cum laude), all from North-West University (NWU). She also completed a Master’s degree (Philosophy in B... read more
Advocate Eric Dunn, SC, is the editor of this e-periodical. Eric is a member of the Rivonia Group of Advocates and a senior member of the Johannesburg Bar. He is a Fellow of the Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) NPC and a member of ... read more
IN MEMORIAM – Patrick Francis (Frank) Crowley A fond farewell to a doyen of the construction industry Mr Frank Crowley was born in Ireland on 29 January 1945 and obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Ireland in Cork in 1967. ... read more
We’re a team of devoted specialists who believe in the absolute value of arbitration. We take great pleasure in introducing you to our board members in our e-periodicals. In this edition, we invite you to become better acquainted with Messrs Mark Hamilt... read more
Erratum In the last e-periodical (May 2020) of Arbitrarily Speaking, the Zamani[1] case was twice erroneously referred to as a judgment of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA). It was in fact a judgment of the High Court of South Africa (Gauteng Local ... read more
Ms Maritza Breitenbach holds a Bachelor of Science degree (cum laude), a Teaching Diploma and a Certificate in Small Business Management (magna cum laude), all from North-West University (NWU). She also completed a Master’s degree (Philosophy in Biome... read more
It may be mid-winter, yet our learned retired arbitrator remains high-spirited and warm as he keeps abreast of ADR case law in his suntrap of a study. Uncle Oswald, content as only the wise are, is drinking in the sunshine and enjoying a steaming cu... read more
Course modules As an associate member, you’ll always be in good company with a professional network of legal practitioners (attorneys, advocates and other legally qualified persons), members of the construction industry (architects, quantity surveyors, ... read more