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Cancelled Sale, Damaged Property. Who Pays?

When a sale falls through, most people assume restitution means

Can Family Conflict Kibosh a Trust?

When a trust's founder dies, families often assume that

Does the Consumer Protection Act Protect Every Tenant?

Paying rent under a residential lease does not automatically

Whistleblower Reinstated: Protected Disclosures Act to the Rescue

The “Whistleblower’s Act”, formally known as the

One Bad Letter and Your Eviction Falls Apart

A tenant may be in clear breach of a lease, but that does not

Dementia in the Family? Here Are Your Legal Options

A dementia diagnosis affects far more than memory. As mental

How to Protect Your Company from Unlawful Springboarding

Your top employee resigns and immediately opens up a new

Your Dormant Trust Is Not Invisible to SARS

Trusts remain a valuable estate planning and asset protection

Dodgy Deck: When a Property Defect is Your Problem, Not the Seller’s

Estate Planning: The Ambush Tax Lurking in the Wings

Your Property Purchase Collapses: Can You Get Your Deposit Back?

Married Out of Community of Property? You May Still Be Entitled to a Share

Couples who sign antenuptial contracts often believe they have

Bodies Corporate and HOAs: Apply Your Rules With Common Sense, or Else

The administrators of residential complexes tread a fine line.

Bad Manager or Workplace Bully? Where the Law Draws the Line

Not every difficult manager is a workplace bully, and not every

She Fell Out of a Safari Vehicle: When Disclaimers Fail

Think a disclaimer will protect your business from liability?

Reckless Lending: You Could Lose Everything

Before you make a loan to anyone, be sure to comply fully with

Buying a House: What Costs Will You Pay, and When?

It’s a really exciting time, buying a house, particularly if

Director Delinquency Declarations: Managing Your Risk

The rewards of company directorship come with a caution: the

Considering Using Sequestration to Recover Levies? Think Again

Unpaid levies can leave body corporates out of pocket and out

Beyond Your Will: Leaving a legacy

Your will must always lie at the heart of your estate planning.

Budget 2026: How Much Will the Increased CGT Primary Residence Exclusion Save You?

Phew! No major tax increases are planned, and taxpayers will

Your new cars a lemon heres how to make lemonade and get your money back

You buy a second-hand vehicle and finance it through a bank.

Choose Your Conveyancer with Care! A Cautionary Tale of “Fraud Unravels All”

Buying and selling a house is probably one of the most

Effective 1 March 2026: New National Minimum Wage

Love and the Law: Cohabiting? Get Your House in Order Now

How to Protect Your Business’ Brand from Copycats

Parking Disputes and the “Reasonable Neighbour” Test

Workplace Sexual Harassment: It’s the Victim’s Perspective That Counts

“Sexual harassment is the most heinous conduct that plagues

Your Top 10 (Legal) New Year’s Resolutions for 2026

“My New Year’s resolution is to stop procrastinating.

Property Sales and Side Deals: Verbal Agreements Don’t Cut it!

“With a verbal agreement you have nothing but air.” (Author

Electronic Wills Aren’t Valid: Stick to Pen and Paper

“Let’s choose executors and talk of wills.” (William

How to Fund Your Divorce if Your Spouse Can Outlitigate You

“For what is wedlock forced but a hell, An age of discord and

The AARTO National Rollout has Been Delayed – But Beware of  Scams!

Can You Airbnb Your House or Apartment in a Residential Complex?

Prescription, Procrastination, and Personal Liability for Corporate Debts

Alcohol at Work: The Cough Mixture Defence

Selling Your House This Summer? Get Your Ducks in a Row With This Checklist

“In the summertime, when the weather is high, you can stretch

Parental Leave: Out With the Old, in With the New

“Raising kids is part joy and part guerilla warfare.” (Ed

Wedding Bells? You Can Both Choose Your Own Surnames Now

“A family name holds the music of generations – it’s the

As 1 December Looms, Here’s What AARTO Means for Motorists and Employers

“Forewarned is forearmed.” (Wise old proverb) Government

The Transfer Process in a Nutshell

When Liquidation is Inevitable: A Bad Faith Business Rescue Application Backfires

Divorce Lawfare: The Serial Litigant and his Stalingrad Strategy

“This [the Stalingrad Strategy] is a strategy of wearing

Don’t Let Cybercriminals Haunt You this Halloween — Verify, Verify, Verify!

Excuses, Excuses:

Panhandle Access to Properties – The Mistakes to Avoid

Neighbours’ Facebook Feud: Cats Pics, Karens & Keyboard Muppets

Honesty at Work: A 50c Coin Costs a Bank Teller Her Job

Your House Burns to the Ground: Can You Hold the Seller Liable?

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Divorce 101: A Simple Guide to the Legal Side

“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you

What Can You do When a Director Deadlock is Killing Your Company?

“Diplomats operate through deadlock, which is the way by

Hamburger From Hell Takes a Bite out of Restaurant’s Profits & Reputation

“You must take reasonable care to avoid acts or omissions

A Bond Clause Deadline Whooshes by and a Sale Dies – Can You Revive it?

A Thought for Mandela Month – How Does Ubuntu Impact Your Legal Rights?

What’s the Normal Retirement Age? It’s Complicated, as The Plumber’s Tale Proves

Private Prosecution: Neighbours at War

A R4.25m Warning to Choose Your Conveyancer With Care

“Trust me, I’m a lawyer.” (Popular T-shirt slogan) South

Restraint of Trade Gone Wrong: Drafting Errors That Doom Enforcement

Good News for Grandma: The Law Wants You to Have Access to Your Grandchildren

“Grandparents, like heroes, are as necessary to a child’s

How to Avoid Fighting Over the House – A Guide for Life Partners

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

BFFs no More: The Verbal Agreement That Cost R1 Million

Fixed Term Contracts: A Guide for Employers and Employees

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