As pandemic restrictions ease around the world, many businesses forced by lockdown to “go remote” are torn between returning to…
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There is a pervasive myth that in South Africa you can’t be held to a verbal agreement. In fact the opposite is true, and with only a few exceptions contracts do not have to be written down and signed to be fully valid and enforceable.
What happens when a body corporate, in trying to trace a leak while carrying out its duty to properly manage the sectional title scheme, is refused access by a “recalcitrant” owner?
Divorce can be a costly and traumatic process, and if you and your ex-spouse are still co-trustees of your family trusts afterwards, you may well find the situation untenable.
Whether you are buying a property or selling one, it is vital to plan financially. In particular, work up a cash flow plan before you commit yourself to anything so that you know what you have to pay, and when. You certainly don’t want to be taken by surprise with an unexpected expense.
We all know how vital it is to use strong passwords online, but for a sobering look at just how…
“Taxpayer: One who doesn’t have to pass a civil service exam to work for the government” (Anonymous)
Whether you are about to tie the knot or about to divorce, you should know about an important new ruling from the High Court, declaring a section of the Divorce Act to be constitutionally invalid.
Here’s a warning to property owners to know and comply with your local municipal zoning laws. Contravene them at your peril. We discuss the outcome in that case and end off with some practical suggestions for both property buyers and landlords.
We address seven important questions in this regard with reference to a recent Labour Court decision in which an employee, having resigned on the grounds of ill health, attempted to withdraw his resignation after undergoing a “miraculous” recovery.