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“I am a marvellous housekeeper. Every time I leave a man, I
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“This virus is unprecedented in our lifetime and requires an
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“…the mere exercise of majority shareholding voting rights
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“Domestic employees” are now covered under the Compensation
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“Creativity is intelligence having fun” (Albert Einstein)
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“It is a fundamental principle that no man is allowed to take
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Now more than ever before, scenario planning is essential for
Read moreBuying a Property: Check the Seller’s Marital Status!
“…a third party is expected to do more than rely upon a
Read moreBe Prepared for The Cost of Dying
“No matter how much you’ve been warned, Death always
Read moreYour Website of the Month: A Month-by-Month Personal Financial Planner for 2021
“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail” (Benjamin
Read moreBuilding a Home in 2021: The Dangers of Not Being NHBRC Compliant
“Home, Sweet Home” 2021 is shaping up to be a busy year
Read moreDon’t Fall Victim to a Ponzi Scheme in 2021!
“If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is” (wise
Read moreYour Website of the Month: Starting a Business in 2021
Whether 2020’s lockdown gave you a great idea for a new
Read moreBefore You Buy or Sell Property this Festive Season…
“Who acts in haste repents at leisure” (Aesop) Our Festive
Read moreGrandparents – When Must You Pay Maintenance?
“An inability on the part of the parents to maintain a child
Read moreYour Festive Season Websites: Safe Holidays, Dodging the Dangers, and Now For Something Completely Different!
It’s been a hard year but at long last the Summer Holidays
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“By subscribing to the constitution, each member accepts the
Read moreCollecting Maintenance in Hard Times – Threaten Jail Time
“Compliance with court orders is always important. There is a
Read moreWebsite of the Month: Looking Good on Zoom
“Zooming Into the Future: Tips to Improve One’s Appearance
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“Death knocks at all doors alike” (John Dunton 1692) Sooner
Read moreFriends and Lovers: Before You Lend Out Your Car…
“Neither a borrower nor a lender be” (Shakespeare) This is
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(Note: If none of this applies to you please think of passing
Read moreProperty: Green Shoots, Agent’s Commission and Fidelity Fund Certificates
“Ninety percent of all millionaires become so through owning
Read moreLockdown “Admission of Guilt” Fines – The Criminal Record Risk
Breaking any of our lockdown laws can be an expensive business,
Read moreProperty Subsidence: New Law, Strict Liability and Ubuntu
“…every landowner has a right to the lateral support and
Read moreWebsites of the Month: Why and How to Encourage Whistleblowing in Your Workplace
Our law (in the form of the Protected Disclosures Act)
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“O brave new world” (Shakespeare) The COVID-19 pandemic
Read morePOPIA’s Deadline is 30 June 2021 – Ignore the “Fake Headlines” But Start Planning!
At long last the main provisions of POPIA (the Protection of
Read moreWebsite of the Month: The Mental Battle of Running a Small Business in Lockdown Level 3
“This Too Shall Pass. It might pass like a kidney stone, but
Read moreDomestic Violence and the Lockdown: Your Personalised Safety Plan
“Preamble to the Domestic Violence Act: “To afford the
Read moreWebsite of the Month: A Complete Guide to Working from Home in 2020
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not
Read moreDivorce in a Time of Lockdown – What Grounds Can You Rely On?
Note: If, as we hope, you personally have no need for an
Read moreProperty Sellers – Prepare for SPLUMA
Many factors can delay your property transfer, and all of them
Read moreYour Website of the Month: Lockdown Advice for Entrepreneurs
“The scale of the national COVID-19 lockdown is unprecedented
Read moreHow to Stop an Ex-Director from Competing With You
“…the default position is that an executive director or a
Read moreBeware the “Common Law Marriage” Myth
“In our law cohabitation does not have special legal
Read moreWebsite of the Month: COVID-19 – Entrepreneurs and Your Growth Opportunities
“Never let a good crisis go to waste” (Winston Churchill)
Read moreBudget 2020: Good News for Property Sellers and Buyers, and Some Useful Tax Calculators
“To support the property market, the threshold for transfer
Read moreDoes an Expired Lease Automatically Continue Month-to-Month? At What Rental?
“Close your eyes –Landlord knockingOn the back
Read moreReport Your Traffic Accident with an Online Reporting Service
Traffic accidents, your fault or not, are traumatic affairs.
Read moreYour Website of the Month: Become a Client Whisperer
“It takes seven times more money, effort and time to get
Read moreMust You Pay Tax on Your Rental Income?
“Few of us ever test our powers of deduction, except when
Read moreJanuary is “Divorce Month”: Beware the Dangers of DIY
January is “Divorce Month”: Beware the Dangers of DIY
Read moreYour Website of the Month: Be (Cyber) Safe in 2020!
“The email of the species is deadlier than the
Read moreProperty Sales and Trusts: Demand Proof of Trustee Authority
“If you want to make your house easy to sell, make it
Read moreVisiting South Africa with Kids Just Became Easier – Here’s What You Need to Know
“We’re all going on a summer holiday…” (Cliff
Read moreProperty Owners, Buyers and Agents: Lost Title Deeds and Bonds – Don’t Delay!
“He who hesitates is lost” (Wise old proverb) In January
Read moreYour Website of the Month: A Festive Season Home Security Checklist
Every year the criminal fraternity welcomes the onset of the
Read moreIt Pays to Report Crime! First Offender’s 20 Years in Prison Confirmed for R4.9m Fraud
“The scourge of white collar crime, especially fraud, is
Read moreYour Websites of the Month: Buying or Selling Anything? How to Use Facebook Marketplace
By all accounts Facebook Marketplace is giving Gumtree, OLX and
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“Reliable electronic communications go beyond just benefiting
Read moreYour Websites of the Month: Tips to Manage Debt and Master Your Money
Times are hard, and although hopefully we are now seeing the
Read moreYour Will: What You Can and Can’t Do
“Where there’s a will, I want to be in it” (Anon) Your
Read moreProperty: Are Verbal Agreements Valid?
“A verbal contract isn’t worth the paper it’s
Read moreWhat is Poor Work Performance? A Case of Missed Sales Targets
“…the employer has a duty to investigate all possible
Read moreHome Builders – Your Contractor Must Register with the NHBRC
“…the Act is consumer-protection legislation designed to
Read moreYour Website of the Month: Video Guides to Starting Your Own Business
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single
Read moreWarning: Property Email Scams Surging
“Forewarned is Forearmed!” (Wise old saying) Why yet
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“It is only once the court concludes that there is no defence
Read moreYour Website of the Month: Left Money in a South African Will But Living Overseas?
What happens if you want to access a South African bequest
Read moreProperty Transfers and Trust Account Theft: A R720,000 Warning
“The issue of whether a conveyancing attorney receives the
Read moreEmployers: What is Your Duty to Accommodate Religious Beliefs?
“The employer has a duty to reasonably accommodate an
Read moreYour Website of the Month: Business Email Dos and Don’ts
“The email of the species is deadlier than the mail”
Read moreYou Signed a Property Sale Agreement, Can You Still Accept a Better Offer?
You put your property on the market and an acceptable but
Read moreBusiness Rescue: Are Your Suretyships Enforceable? A R5.5m Lesson for Directors and Creditors
Article courtesy of Law Dot News “Some people use one-half
Read moreTax Freedom Day 2019 Has Arrived!
“Untold Wealth: That which does not appear on income tax
Read moreYour Website of the Month: Coming Soon – More Courts Offering Mediation Options
“Agree, for the law is costly” (wise old proverb) The cost,
Read moreExpats and Employers: Plan Now For the New Expat Tax Changes
“An income tax form is like a laundry list – either way
Read moreEstate Agents: Securing Your Trade Secrets (and Your Commission)
“In short, it [a Fidelity Fund Certificate] is a licence to
Read moreYour Website and Video of the Month: Before You Enter an Uber…
Ridesharing services like Uber are convenient and popular, but
Read moreLosing Your Licence with AARTO Demerits: More Danger than You Thought, and The Wheels are Turning
“The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of
Read moreSmall Claims Courts – From 1 April You Can Sue For Up To R20,000
The monetary jurisdiction of Small Claims Courts has been
Read moreYour Website of the Month: Music for Productive Work
“If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I
Read moreProperty Buyers: Beware Unlawful Occupiers!
“The time of maximum pessimism is the best time to buy, and
Read moreTraffic Fines and Admissions of Guilt – Will They Earn You a Criminal Record?
“We must not make a scarecrow of the law” (Shakespeare) A
Read moreYour Website of the Month: Your Selection of Budget 2019 Tax Calculators (And a Tax Guide)
“People who complain about taxes can be divided into two
Read moreProperty Owners, Buyers and Agents: Check for the Title Deeds Before 25 February!
“Time is of the essence” (legal phrase meaning ‘speed is
Read morePrivate Schools and Parents Behaving Badly – the Expulsion Option
“…it can hardly be in the best interests of all concerned
Read moreBuying Your First Home with a Government Subsidy
Note: If you earn over R22k p.m. (the subsidy threshold) or
Read moreYour Website of the Month: 5 Steps to Business Success
Perhaps you are an employee, dreaming of starting up your own
Read moreBeware the Building Deadlines When Buying-to-Build
Here’s yet another warning from our courts to take seriously
Read moreVictims of Corruption Take Heart – “Big Chief” Gets 15 Years Behind Bars
“… it is necessary for an unequivocal message to be sent
Read moreProperty Developers Beware: Deemed Accruals Can Seriously Disrupt Your Cash Flow
“Never take your eyes off the cash flow because it’s the
Read moreLending to a Friend or Selling Property on Credit – Must You Register as a Credit Provider?
“Neither a borrower nor a lender be For loan oft loses both
Read moreReporting Crime and the Defamation Danger: Lessons from the Workplace
Believing someone to be guilty of a crime you call the police
Read moreFirearm Owners: What to Do if Your Licence Has Expired
“… this is a matter of national security and… something
Read moreWebsites of the Month: The Existential Dread of Gift Giving, and Science to the Rescue!
“Every holiday season, as we drive ourselves crazy at the
Read moreCan I have pets in a residential complex?
“I never married because there was no need. I have three pets
Read moreTravelling Abroad? Know Local Laws or Risk Jail
“Ignorance of the law is no excuse” (old Roman law
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