November 8, 2024

Does a Settlement Agreement Constitute a Credit Agreement?

In a recent legal dispute, the court’s ruling brought to the forefront a perplexing issue that has long plagued the legal landscape: the classification of settlement […]
November 8, 2024

The Costs of Deceased Estates Explained

An important function of an executor, the person who is appointed by the Master of the High Court to administer a deceased estate, is to account […]
November 8, 2024

Understanding Subpoenas: A Focus on Magistrates’ Courts – Part 2

People who have not studied law or have no prior knowledge of the law may be confused and uncertain when served with a legal document called […]
November 8, 2024

Why a Home Loan Prequalification Matters

So you’ve been looking to buy your dream home, and you’ve seen something for sale that grabs your fancy. Now imagine yourself walking through the front […]
October 23, 2024

Addressing minority shareholder oppression: Effective remedies

Being a minority shareholder can leave you powerless in situations where decisions are made against your wishes. Most Memorandums of Incorporation (MOIs) typically require a 75% […]
October 23, 2024

Are you obligated to pay arrear levies when purchasing a Sectional Title Unit? Part 1

Recently, the High Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) was required to interpret Section 15B(3)(a)(i)(aa) of the Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986 in […]
October 23, 2024

When can my employer convert my paid suspension to unpaid?

Generally, employees suspended during a disciplinary enquiry are entitled to their full salary. This suspension allows for a thorough investigation of the incident in the workplace […]
October 23, 2024

Reproductive rights in South Africa: Anonymity of sperm and egg donors

Individuals are increasingly relying on Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ARTs) to realise their reproductive rights and desire to procreate as a result of rising infertility rates worldwide. The emergence […]
September 18, 2024

Who Owns Your Home—the Bank, or You?

With the vast majority of homes being financed through the country’s biggest banks, the popular online debate around who owns a mortgaged home in South Africa […]
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