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A Thought for Heritage Day – How Does Ubuntu Impact Your Legal Rights?
“In Africa there is a concept known as ‘ubuntu’ – the profound sense that we are human only through the humanity of others.” (Nelson...
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Sep 243 min read


Your House Burns to the Ground: Can You Hold the Seller Liable?
'Time shall unfold what plighted cunning hides.' (William Shakespeare, in King Lear) A recent High Court judgment confirms, yet again,...
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Aug 273 min read


How to Avoid Fighting Over the House – A Guide for Life Partners
'An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of bandages and adhesive tape.' (Groucho Marx) It’s a perennial topic of dispute in our courts....
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Aug 144 min read


Explore Comprehensive Legal Solutions in South Africa
In today's complex world, legal matters can arise unexpectedly. Whether you're facing a family dispute, need help with a business...
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Aug 54 min read


When Does a Property Defect Justify Cancellation? A Costly Case of Buyer’s Remorse
'Look before you leap.' (Wise old proverb) Imagine sealing the deal on your dream property, only to wake up at 3am beset by sudden...
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Jul 233 min read


BFFs no More: The Verbal Agreement That Cost R1 Million
'My word is my bond.' (Once the motto of 16th-century merchants, adopted by ’90s hip-hop artists and now tossed around by duelling...
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Jun 183 min read


Can a Body Corporate Cut the Power? It’s Complicated
'A body corporate’s lot is not an easy one.' (With apologies to Gilbert and Sullivan) One of a body corporate’s core functions is to...
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Jun 123 min read


Braai Chain Hauled Over the Coals for Hidden Service Charges and Fined R1m
'The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing…If you can fake that, you’ve got it made.' (Groucho Marx) We’ve all had this experience –...
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May 73 min read


A Complex Issue: Beware Late Building Penalties
'Home wasn't built in a day.' (Jane Ace, radio comedian) You find the perfect plot on which to build your dream home in a security...
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Apr 304 min read


Directors: Here’s How to Avoid Being Sued for Company Debts
' To be prepared is half the victory.' (Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote) Perhaps you’re a director losing sleep over the risk...
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Mar 53 min read


Revenge Porn and a Fake Facebook Profile – Online Defamation Costs a Couple R3,55m
Our laws are always protective of our rights to privacy and dignity.
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Feb 263 min read


No Means No: What the New Case on Consent Means for Victims of Sexual Violence
'Sexual violence is a horrific reality that continues to plague this country.' (Quoted in judgment below) It’s often said that victims of...
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Jan 303 min read


A New School Year Dawns – Can Unpaid Fees Bar Your Child From Enrolling?
'I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.' (Mark Twain) Our Constitution guarantees everyone rights to education but...
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Jan 133 min read


Gift or Loan? A Cautionary Tale for the Season of Giving
'The bluntest pencil is better than the sharpest mind' (Unknown) The Festive Season is traditionally a time for giving and it seems a...
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Dec 12, 20243 min read


Three Ways to Protect Yourself from the Nightmare Neighbour in Your Complex
'A bad neighbour is a misfortune, as much as a good one is a great blessing.' (Hesiod, 700 BCE) It seems that every community has at...
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Nov 18, 20244 min read


Divorce and the New Three-Pot System: Another Risk To Manage
Divorce and the New Three-Pot System: Another Risk To Manage
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Nov 7, 20243 min read


When Can You Legally Record Conversations?
'Big Brother is watching you.' (George Orwell) Your smartphone lets you record just about anything, anywhere and at any time. Your laptop...
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Oct 9, 20243 min read


Sour Grapes? Don’t Make Accusations Unless They’re True
' I am disgraced, impeached, and baffled here, Pierced to the soul with slander’s venomed spear.' (William Shakespeare) Here’s another...
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Sep 4, 20242 min read


Can You Sign an Affidavit Over Zoom?
'These technological developments would have seemed far-fetched and science fiction a brief few years ago.' (Extract from judgment below)...
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Aug 7, 20243 min read


The New Cannabis Act: Here’s What You Will and Won’t Be Allowed to Do
'It’s high time they legalised cannabis' (Anon) Much excitement has greeted the signing into law of the Cannabis for Private Purposes...
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Jul 24, 20243 min read
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