A recent Supreme Court of Appeal decision turned on the question of whether a R15m loan to a friend, sealed with nothing more formal than a handshake, had been made “at arm’s length” or not.
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We’ll discuss your right to claim for both vehicle damage and personal injury with reference to a recent High Court case which handed a resounding victory to a motorist suing a provincial road authority for R8.6m.
All sellers and buyers should understand both what constitutes a “defect” in a house for sale, and the extent and limits of a seller’s duty to disclose defects to prospective buyers.
Your will is probably the most important document you will ever sign, and a recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) decision confirms once again how critical it is to ensure that it is professionally drawn to reflect your wishes clearly and unambiguously.
Seeking the right legal advice can help protect your rights and ensure that you make informed decisions. This article will guide you on when to seek legal help.
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What is an occupancy certificate and is it vital to have one?
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for each “ordinary hour worked” has been increased from 1 March 2024 by 8.5% from R25-42 to R27-58.
There’s good news and bad for taxpayers in Budget 2024. On the one hand, none of the feared increases in income tax rates, tax brackets, transfer duty or estate duty, but on the other, no inflation adjustment to counter “fiscal drag”.
Making a counter-offer to an offer to purchase can be an excellent negotiating tactic in trying to reach consensus so you can finalise a binding sale agreement.

