When Does a Property Defect Justify Cancellation? A Costly Case of Buyer’s Remorse

“Look before you leap.” (Wise old proverb) Imagine sealing

BFFs no More: The Verbal Agreement That Cost R1 Million

“My word is my bond.” (Once the motto of 16th-century

Fixed Term Contracts: A Guide for Employers and Employees

It’s vital for both employers and employees to understand the

Can a Body Corporate Cut the Power? It’s Complicated

“A body corporate’s lot is not an easy one.” (With

Budget 2.0: A Mixed Bag, With Good News for Property

“Good in parts” (Like the curate’s egg) Transfer duty

Why You Should Check That Your Estate Agent is Registered With the PPRA

“All that glisters is not gold” (William Shakespeare in

Disclaimer Notices: How to Strengthen Yours

“The minute you read something that you can’t understand,

Verify Banking Details Before Paying Any Invoice – You’re at Risk, Not the Creditor

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

Employers and Employees Take Note: New Earnings Threshold from 1 April 2025

From 1 April 2025, the earnings threshold under the Basic

Mortgage Bond Arrears: Can You Challenge a Certificate of Balance?

From the Horse’s Mouth: “Should You Use AI for Legal Advice?”

Defending Yourself: What Weapons Can You Legally Carry?

Effective 1 March 2025: New National Minimum Wage

A Complex Issue: Beware Late Building Penalties

Do You Need a Second Will for Your Overseas Assets?

Braai Chain Hauled Over the Coals for Hidden Service Charges and Fined R1m

Employers: How to Avoid Paying Severance Pay on Retrenchment

How Can I Buy Property in South Africa as a Foreigner?

“I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke up that I

Directors: Here’s How to Avoid Being Sued for Company Debts

“To be prepared is half the victory.” (Miguel de Cervantes,

A New School Year Dawns – Can Unpaid Fees Bar Your Child From Enrolling?

“I have never let my schooling interfere with my

Revenge Porn and a Fake Facebook Profile – Online Defamation Costs a Couple R3.55m

“The scariest thing about digital abuse is how a victim can

Who Appoints the Conveyancer? Your House, Your Choice

“A man’s home is his castle.” (Sir Edward Coke, English

Gift or Loan? A Cautionary Tale for the Season of Giving

“The bluntest pencil is better than the sharpest mind”

Estate Planning: Why it Matters, and How To Get Started

“When the hurly-burly’s done, when the battle’s lost and

Fired for not Working on the Sabbath

“One of the hallmarks of an enlightened egalitarian society

Blue Skies Ahead for Property? Be Prepared with this Buyer’s Checklist

“Don’t wait to buy land, buy land and wait.” (Will

This Wedding Season: What’s in a Surname?

Employers: It’s November Again. Must You Pay 13th Cheques?

No Means No: What the New Case on Consent Means for Victims of Sexual Violence

“Sexual violence is a horrific reality that continues to

Three Ways to Protect Yourself from the Nightmare Neighbour in Your Complex

How Can You Protect Your Heirs’ Inheritances from Their Creditors?

“The only person who sticks closer to you in adversity than a

How Does the New Corruption Reporting Law Affect Your Business?

“In defence of Madiba’s legacy, we will continue to

Protect Your Employees from Harassment and Abuse – or Pay the Price

“It takes leadership to improve safety.” (Jackie Stewart,

Sibling Showdown: How One Missing Word in a Will Divided a Family

“From small mistakes come great catastrophes.” (Justin

When Can You Legally Record Conversations?

Waiving the Bond Clause to Keep a Sale Alive: Risk Versus Reward

“This sale agreement is no more! It has ceased to be! This is

Divorce and the New Three-Pot System: Another Risk To Manage

The Garage Door That Had the Complex Up in Arms

“Good fences make good neighbours.” (Robert Frost) When you

It’s Sick Leave Season – Can You Reject a Dodgy Doctor’s Sick Note?

Divorce Diaries: Anti-Dissipation Orders in Action

“Love is grand. Divorce is a hundred grand.” (Anon) In the

Sour Grapes? Don’t Make Accusations Unless They’re True

Home Buyer loses R5.5m in Phishing Scam – Don’t Make the Same Mistake!

Brand-New Car Giving You Nightmares? CPA to the Rescue

The New Cannabis Act: Here’s What You Will and Won’t Be Allowed to Do

Can You Sign an Affidavit Over Zoom?

Why an Oral Estate Agency Mandate Isn’t Worth the Paper It’s Written On

“A verbal contract isn’t worth the paper it’s

Cannabis Policies in the Workplace: A Delicate Balancing Act

“It is declared that the [employer]’s Alcohol and Substance

Siblings Feuding Over a Business: Can You Get a Domestic Violence Protection Order?

Contracting with Trusts – Is a Majority Decision Valid?

In the Land of the Will, Clarity is King

Rising Damp and Failed Waterproofing: How to Sue the Sellers

Article courtesy of Law Dot News | Property Law Rising Damp and

The Pothole Plague – Claiming Damages

Lending to a Friend or Relative – When Must You Register as a Credit Provider?

Property: Why Do You Need an Occupancy Certificate Before You Buy?

Who Owns Your Employee’s Invention? Lessons from the “Please Call Me” Saga

How to Safeguard Your Digital Presence: A Simple Checklist for Website Compliance

“It’s important to remember your competitor is only one

When to Lawyer Up

Property Sales: “Conditional Acceptance” of an Offer is Not Acceptance, It’s Rejection

When is Resignation a Constructive Dismissal?

Ponzi Schemes: Can Liquidators Claw Back 600% of Payouts?

Budget 2024: Your Tax Tables and Tax Calculator

How much will you be paying in income tax, petrol and sin

Effective 1 March 2024: New National Minimum Wage

Why Buyers Should Ask for Building Plans (and Why Sellers Should Supply Them)

A Valentine’s Day Thought for Life Partners: What is a “Universal Partnership”?

You Can (and Should) Both Discipline and Prosecute Thieving Employees

“It’s the profile of the most trusted individual,

“Pay Extra for My Generator or I’ll Cut You Off During Loadshedding”. Can a Landlord Do That?

Can You Use Land Use Laws to Close Down a Neighbour’s Business?

“A bad neighbour is as great a calamity as a good one is a

Estate Planning: Remember your Pets!

Now Creditors Can Apply for Directors to be Declared Delinquent – Why is That Important?

Moonlighting Without Consent is Misconduct – A Firing Offence

“…moonlighting as a matter of principle is

Festive Season Sellers: Start Getting Your Compliance Certificates Ready

“If you don’t like where you are, move. You are not a

Plan Your Estate to Protect Your Family – Two End-of-Year Questions to Ask Yourself

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” (Songwriters

The New Law on Parental Leave – A Simple Summary for Employers and Employees

“The crux of the case is about unequal treatment of persons.

Did You Know that CV Liars Now Face Jail Time?

“Fraud is a cancer that is crippling our country” (Supreme

A Costly Case of Buyer’s Remorse

Buying a Used Car – Your Rights

Article courtesy of Law Dot News | Consumer Law Buying a Used

Selling Your House to a Non-Resident

“Oh, I’m an alien, I’m a legal alien”

How Does the New Divorce Act Ruling Affect You?

Article courtesy of Law Dot News | Family Law How Does the New

Security Warning: Property Sale Cybercrime Surges, and a New AI Danger

“The infectiousness of crime is like that of the plague”

Dementia: Understanding Your Legal Options

“Dementia is the plague of our time, the disease of the

Suing for a Supermarket “Slip ‘n Trip” – What Must You Prove?

Can a Video Call be a Valid Will?

“Death is not the end. There remains the litigation over the

How to Protect Your Children’s Inheritances from Ending Up in the Guardian’s Fund

“Live each day as if it were your last… because one day,

Landlords: You Cannot Cut a Defaulting Tenant’s Water and Electricity

Article courtesy of Law Dot News | Property – Defaulting

A Dishonest “I’m Too Sick to Come to Work” Excuse is a Firing Offence

Debt Collection – Two Recovery Options

Your New House Leaks Like a Sieve – Can You Sue the Seller?

“There is no sound more peaceful than rain on the roof, if

Can Your 👍Thumbs-Up Emoji or E-Signature Seal a Deal?

Article courtesy of Law Dot News | Contracts Can Your

Divorce: What is Forfeiture of Benefits and When is it Ordered?

“So often, a party in a divorce is so aggrieved and upset by

How to Stop Someone Damaging Your Good Name on Social Media

“He that filches from me my good name robs me of that which

How to Stop Someone Damaging Your Good Name on Social Media

Leaving Anything Important Out of Your Property Sale Agreement Will Sink It

“No alienation of land … shall … be of any force or

Don’t Give a Loan or Credit to Anyone (Not Even a Friend) Without Legal Advice!

“Bad Dog!” Why a Husky’s Owner Must Pay R100,000 Damages

Dual Citizens: Good News if You Lost Your South African Citizenship, But…

“Citizenship is the gateway through which a number of rights

Property Buyers: The Danger of Not Doing Your Financial Homework

Understanding Your Legal Obligations as an Employer of Domestic Workers

Article courtesy of Law Dot News | Employment Law | Labour Law

Maintenance Claims and Life Partners

Ponzi Schemes: Another MTI Judgment, Risks and Red Flags

“MTl’s business clearly amounted to an unlawful

Overtime: The Importance of Agreements

Article courtesy of Law Dot News | Employment Law & Labour

Losing Your Property to Acquisitive Prescription

Trustees: Your New Duty to Report Beneficial Owners

Divorce: Remember to Review Your Will!

Buying Property as an Investment – Some Strategies for Success 

“The only bad time to buy property is later.”

Why You Need a Shareholders’ Agreement, and How to Structure It

Ombuds – Why and How to Use Them

Agreements Not to Sue – Tread Carefully!

Installing Home Solar – How to Comply with the Regulatory Requirements

Budget 2023: Your Tax Tables and Tax Calculator

How much will you be paying in income tax, petrol and sin

Can You Claim Damages After Hitting a Pothole?

Effective 1 March 2023: New Earnings Threshold and National Minimum Wage

Neighbours Behaving Badly: Illegal Buildings and Demolition Orders

“The approval of building plans is not a mere formality in

Suing a Degree-Forging Employee for R2.2m

“Oh, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to

Tell All Your Creditors When You Change Address! The Case of the Summons Served on a Complex Security Guard

Check All Emailed Bank Details for BEC (“Business Email Compromise”) Frauds

Budget 2023: The Minister of Finance Wants to Hear from You!

“Finally, we pay tribute to the millions of South Africans,

New Year, New Business – How to Pick the Right Legal Entity for It

 “Owning one’s own business is an adventure –

When Your Buyer Can’t Get Finance, Might a Kustingsbrief Save the Sale?

“A kustingbrief … has long been recognised as a superior

Living Wills: 6 Myths Busted

Health issues and mortality are facts of life, no matter how

“Double Jeopardy” for Tax Evasion – Penalties plus Prosecution

“Administrative penalties and criminal proceedings do not

Websites of the Month: Community Schemes – “CSOS Connect” Services Going Live

If you are in a Community Scheme such as a Sectional Title

Selling Property this Festive Season: The Tax Angle

Generational Wealth Planning – To Your Children and Beyond!

“Are we being good ancestors?” (Jonas Salk) What do you

A “Running Down” Damages Claim – Elite Athlete v Happy Snapper

Employers: Don’t Miss Your Employment Equity Report Deadline!

Before you close up for the year, remember that if you are a

Website of the Month: Don’t Stress this Silly Season!

“You can tell a lot about a person by the way they handle

Bond Clauses: Beware the Deadlines!

Article courtesy of Law Dot News | Property Law  Bond Clauses:

It’s Wedding Season – Three Questions to Ask Before You Marry

Your Employee Reaches Retirement Age and Wants to Keep Working – What Should You Do?

If the Municipality Rejects Your Building Plans, Consider PAJA

Website of the Month: Turn Customer Complaints into Compliments with the HEART System

No matter how good your product and your service levels, the

Building in Security Estates: The ‘Persuasive Sting’ of Penalty Levies

“… had the respondent imposed more moderate

Why You Should Sign a Power of Attorney Before You Emigrate or Travel

Creditors: How to Secure Your Claim with a Notarial Bond

Dismissed for Criticising a Mine’s “No High Heels in the Workplace” Rule

Website of the Month: Four Key Areas in Your Strategic Planning

“Strategy is the art of carefully selecting where a business

Your Will Can’t Wait: The Tragic Case of a Mother Who Took Too Long

Owning Property Jointly – The Rewards, The Risks, and The Remedy

Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It’s Off to Court We Go – But What are the Costs of Suing?

It’s Not Simple to Sell a House in Execution (Even if a Trust Owns It)

Website of the Month: Seven Steps to Becoming a Successful Landlord

“Landlords grow rich in their sleep” (John Stuart Mill)

12 Questions to Ask Before You Sign That Deed of Sale

Directors – When Are They Personally Liable?

The Trouble with Family Loans: A R540,000 Lesson

Fired for Off-Duty CBD Oil Use and Cannabis Smoking

Website of the Month: Solar Power and the Insurance Risk

With our loadshedding woes unlikely to go anywhere soon, more

Buying and Selling Property: Who Pays What Costs?

Trusts on Divorce: Are You Stuck with an Ex-Spouse as Trustee?

Bodies Corporate: Forcing Access to Units, and Round Robin Resolutions

Owning your own property comes with a raft of benefits,

Verbal Agreements – Not Much Good, But Lots of Bad and Ugly