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Featured Articles

Why estate disputes can ruin a well-laid estate plan

29 August 2025
Disputed claims can derail an estate plan; discover how to plan ahead and safeguard your legacy.
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Getting the value right when trading assets for shares

29 August 2025
Ensure the value of assets and shares match in asset for share transactions to avoid unexpected tax consequences.
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Municipal staff may stand for office as councillors

29 August 2025
A Constitutional Court ruling now allows municipal staff to hold political office in a political party, ending the ban that... restricted their political participation.
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Your password, their fraud — but still your dismissal?

29 August 2025
If someone else uses your password to commit fraud, can you escape liability? 
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Big brother watching? CCTV in Sectional Titles Schemes

29 August 2025
Understand how CCTV is regulated in South African sectional title schemes.
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Can land affected by a servitude still be mortgaged?

29 August 2025
Discover how servitudes and mortgage bonds can legally co-exist on the same property.
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Employment Equity targets are in. Is your business ready?

05 August 2025
If you employ 50 or more people, major changes are coming, and non-compliance could cost you millions.
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To be or not to be: The director’s dilemma

05 August 2025
Find out what it really means to be a director, and what happens when things go wrong.
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No borders, no rules? Cryptocurrency and South African law

05 August 2025
Crypto might be borderless, but South Africa’s laws aren’t. Find out why exchange control regulations don’t apply to cryptocurrency (yet)... and what could change soon.
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Underwriter vs Arranger. What’s the difference?

05 August 2025
When a claim is denied, knowing who’s who can make all the difference.
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Signed, sealed… certified!

05 August 2025
Selling your home? Don’t forget about the five must-have certificates that seal the deal, from electrical to beetle and beyond.
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New draft code on dismissals: What employers need to know

04 August 2025
Clearer. Broader. More focused. The new Draft Code aims to clarify dismissal procedures for misconduct, incapacity, and now, for the... first time, fully incorporates operational requirements. 
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From courtroom battles to common ground: Mediation and divorce

01 July 2025
Mediation in divorce is often mistaken for couples therapy, but it’s an alternative form of dispute resolution — helping separating... partners work through the terms of their divorce with the help of an independent third party.
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Selling your property? Watch out for lurking capital gains tax

01 July 2025
Before you count your profit, watch out for what’s quietly lurking beneath — capital gains tax. Here’s what every homeowner,... investor, and trustee should know before signing on the dotted line…
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Owing SARS money? Here’s what you need to do

30 June 2025
Owe SARS more than you can pay? You might be able to negotiate your way out of it—legally. Learn how... a compromise could offer a second chance.
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M&A in SA: Why everyone’s talking about earn-outs

30 June 2025
In South African private mergers and acquisitions (M&A), earn-outs are increasingly used as a tool to bridge valuation gaps and... align the interests of buyers and sellers.
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Think before you post: Your job might depend on it

30 June 2025
Think your personal social media is off-limits to your employer? Think again. This article reveals how online posts can lead... to real-world workplace consequences.
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Can a minor inherit a house or farm?

03 June 2025
Parents and other family members often bequeath immovable property to their children or grandchildren. But what is the position when... the testator dies and the person standing to inherit is still a minor? Can they inherit? In this article, we look at how this position is dealt with in our law.
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“Running” into trouble: pedestrian rights matter

03 June 2025
Think you're safe sprinting through a public race? A recent court ruling says otherwise. Find out how one runner's collision... turned into a costly legal lesson—and what it means for every athlete on public routes.
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Bypassing the National Credit Act may come back to bite you

02 June 2025
Think you can sidestep credit laws with ‘friendly’ loans or sneaky deals? Think again. Discover why trying to outsmart the... National Credit Act could lead to costly surprises you never saw coming.
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Cybercrime on the rise in property transactions

02 June 2025
As property transactions increasingly rely on electronic communication, buyers and sellers are becoming prime targets for cybercriminals. This article outlines... simple, effective steps to help protect against digital threats during the buying and selling process.
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Competition Commission guidelines on internal restructuring

30 May 2025
Thinking of reshuffling your company’s structure? The Competition Commission has just released clear guidelines on when internal changes could count... as mergers, and when you need to notify them. Don’t get caught off guard; find out what the new rules mean for your business.
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No foot to stand on: “Voetstoots” and the cost of concealing defects

30 May 2025
Think ‘voetstoots’ means you're off the hook as a seller? Think again. A recent court ruling draws the line between... misrepresentation and legal immunity.
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New Housing Act: What homeowners and builders must know

30 May 2025
Planning to build, renovate, or buy a home? This new Act could impact your plans—and your rights. Here's what you... need to know.
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