Each year, the CCMA sees cases where employers and employees clash over unpaid bonuses. We explore whether South African law requires you to pay a bonus.
Advice
Long gone are the days when we were limited to wives automatically adopting their husbands’ surnames.
If you have any thoughts of buying property this summer, you’ve picked a good time to do it. We’ll discuss why that is and then we’ll share some crucial factors to consider before you make an offer.
We all want to leave our loved ones as financially secure as possible when we die. But that involves more than just the basics of executing a valid will, choosing a competent and professional executor, and of course leaving enough asset value in your estate.
Bad neighbours can make life in a complex unbearable. The good news is that our law provides several quick and effective ways to protect yourself and your family from the tyrant next door.
Understand how the new ‘three-pot’ retirement system impacts your savings and divorce settlements, plus tips on managing the ‘savings pot’ risk.
What happens if a buyer can’t get a mortgage bond as specified in the sale agreement but still wants to continue with the sale on a cash basis?
Recording conversations can be a powerful tool in both our business and personal lives, but it’s essential to understand the legal boundaries.
Your will could be the most important document you ever sign. A recent court fight over a poorly-drafted joint will is a stark reminder to make sure that every word in it is correct.
During divorce, it’s common to fear your ex hiding assets. A recent SCA case highlights why an ex-wife’s attempt to prevent asset sale failed and offers tips to avoid this.