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February 10, 2025

Understanding restraints of trade in South Africa: Legal position and practical insights

A restraint of trade agreement is generally contained in a contract of employment. The purpose of such a restraint of trade clause is to protect businesses […]
February 10, 2025

Renting vs buying: The pros and cons

In a lowering interest environment, tenants are reconsidering their priorities. Driven by reduced interest rates and more lenient loan criteria, tenants are starting to have their […]
February 7, 2025

Common wealth-planning mistakes

In his poem The Mistake, James Fenton talks about the sad truth in making mistakes. He beautifully describes that even with blatant warnings that are ignored […]
January 27, 2025

New deeds amendment: reactions from industry

Published on Property Professional MAIN IMAGE: Meyer de Waal – director of MDW Inc, Adrian Goslett – regional director and CEO of RE/MAX Southern Africa, Khairiyah […]
December 10, 2024

Claiming ownership through acquisitive prescription

One way to acquire property in South Africa is through acquisitive prescription. This method does not rely on the transfer of rights from a predecessor in […]
December 10, 2024

Capital Gains Tax considerations for retiring small business owners

Retirement for small business owners is not simply a case of handing in your resignation letter and having a big party at which the company presents […]
December 10, 2024

Cryptocurrency trading in South Africa: Exchange Controls and emerging challenges

The untold story of Exchange Control Regulations. Cryptocurrency traders in South Africa have focused on understanding the tax implications of their transactions relative to the Income […]
November 20, 2024

The Power of Attorney – not necessarily what you think

Such an important and informative interview!  A topic that I believe we all need to learn about to prevent floundering around finding information when one is […]
November 11, 2024

Considering the CCMA? Here is what you need to know

A lack of information or comprehension of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration (Hereinafter the “CCMA”) and its processes can prevent the public from taking […]
November 11, 2024

The costs of deceased estates explained

An important function of an executor, the person who is appointed by the Master of the High Court to administer a deceased estate, is to account […]
November 11, 2024

Why a home loan prequalification matters

So you’ve been looking to buy your dream home, and you’ve seen something for sale that grabs your fancy. Now imagine yourself walking through the front […]
November 11, 2024

Can maintenance be claimed on behalf of adult dependent children?

In a recent judgment by the Supreme Court of Appeal, the case of Z v Z examined whether a parent has the legal standing to claim […]
October 15, 2024

Understanding bail in South Africa: A guide to the Criminal Procedure Act

Bail is an integral part of the South African justice system, allowing individuals accused of crimes to remain free while awaiting trial, provided they do not […]
October 15, 2024

Mediation v Arbitration: What is the difference? Part 1

A common trend in commercial contracts is the inclusion of a mediation and/or arbitration clause. As a general point of departure, these clauses require the parties […]
October 15, 2024

Are you obligated to pay arrear levies when purchasing a Sectional Title Unit? Part 2

Recently, the High Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) were required to interpret Section 15B(3)(a)(i)(aa) of the Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986 in […]
October 15, 2024

Can a creditor sell the home of a debtor to recover outstanding debt?

Most South Africans today, are overburdened and overwhelmed with debt and are struggling to repay creditors. According to recent statistics, a third of people in South […]
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