'The right of self-defence is the first law of nature.' (St. George Tucker, Blackstone's Commentaries, 1803) South Africa’s chronically...

'Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.' (Pablo Picasso) If you own assets outside South Africa, you...

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for each 'ordinary hour worked' has been increased from 1 March 2025 by 4,4% from R27,58 per hour to...

' To be prepared is half the victory.' (Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote) Perhaps you’re a director losing sleep over the risk...

Our laws are always protective of our rights to privacy and dignity.

'A man’s home is his castle.' (Sir Edward Coke, English common law ruling, 1604) Of course, what we all want to hear at the end of our...

Learn the steps and legalities involved for foreigner buyers in SA's property market.

Choices you make now will affect both of you (and your families) forever.

'Sexual violence is a horrific reality that continues to plague this country.' (Quoted in judgment below) It’s often said that victims of...

'Don’t wait to buy land, buy land and wait.' (Will Rogers) Summer’s a great time to look for property. Many sellers who’ve been holding...

'When the hurly-burly’s done, when the battle’s lost and won.' (Shakespeare) Another year begins and now’s a great time to get started on...

'I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.' (Mark Twain) Our Constitution guarantees everyone rights to education but...

'The best investment you will ever make are your employees' (Peter Drucker) As the end of the year approaches, many employees are eagerly...

'The bluntest pencil is better than the sharpest mind' (Unknown) The Festive Season is traditionally a time for giving and it seems a...

'It takes leadership to improve safety.' (Jackie Stewart, Formula 1 legend) One of your key duties as an employer is to create a working...

' In defence of Madiba's legacy, we will continue to wage a relentless war on corruption...' (President Cyril Ramaphosa) You may have...

'The only person who sticks closer to you in adversity than a friend, is a creditor.' (Unknown) You’ve done everything you can to leave...

'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...

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

' This sale agreement is no more! It has ceased to be! This is an EX-sale!' (With apologies to Monty Python) A 'bond clause' – standard...