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Who We Are

DBM Attorneys is proudly based in Newcastle and our clients regard us as a firm of excellence. As the largest firm of attorneys in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, we provide our clients with efficient and effective legal solutions with integrity and professionalism.

We care

We care for our clients, our staff and our community.

We care

We like to get personal and build relationships of trust with our clients. We invest in our staff and give back to our communities.

Setting the Standard

We set the standard and lead from the front.

Setting the Standard

We set high standards for ourselves and work hard to achieve them and ensure our clients experience top and consistent service throughout the firm.

Expertise

Expertise

We are experts that aim to simplify the complex.

Featured Articles

‘Remote’ commissioning?

24 July 2024

In a world where physical separation is becoming increasingly irrelevant thanks to technological advancements, one may wonder to what extent... the law has followed suit. With legal documents needing to be commissioned, the question arises whether this can be done remotely by way of virtual conferencing. Well, like any good lawyer would say, “It depends!”

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Article

When medical certificates raise a red flag

24 July 2024

The submission of medical certificates by employees to support their requests for sick leave is a common employment phenomenon. Employers... often grapple with how to handle medical certificates they suspect are irregularly issued by a medical practitioner, particularly when the medical practitioner is notorious for 'selling' such certificates. 

READ MORE
6
Article

Must you pay the estate agent if there is no agreement?

24 July 2024

When buying or selling a property, estate agents play a crucial role in facilitating the process. But what happens when... there is no explicit agreement regarding the estate agent's commission? Is it still payable?

READ MORE
4
Article

Deregistration looms for non-compliant companies

24 July 2024

The recent ruling of Goosen v Minister of Trade and Industry and Others (EL 639/2024) [2024] ZAECELLC 28 highlights the... critical duty companies have to file annual returns with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) and the significance of the procedures companies must follow to reinstate a deregistered company. 

READ MORE
6
Article

Unlocking a hidden gem in the Income Tax Act

23 July 2024

Hidden gems in the form of tax deductions do exist in the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 (“ITA”). With... escalating taxes, any hidden tax breaks are always welcomed by taxpayers. One such gem is buried in section 24O of the ITA. In this article we share the opportunities section 24O holds by focusing on its use and application to those acquiring equity shares.

READ MORE
7
Article

The rising tide of business email compromise

23 July 2024

Cybercrime is on the rise and is fast becoming one of the most noteworthy threats of the modern age. Perpetrators... of cybercrime are located all over the world and can swiftly facilitate cybercrime between jurisdictions. Developing countries such as South Africa are also more vulnerable to cybercrime, especially with the rapid spread of technology and the internet across the African continent, creating a new and vulnerable target base for cyber criminals.

READ MORE
6
Article

Lighting up fire danger ratings

23 July 2024

Fire danger ratings are often displayed on weather news, and in our South African winter where wildfires can often run... rampant, it is of particular importance to take note of these fire danger ratings. This article explores the necessary precautionary steps to take in response to these fire danger ratings. 

READ MORE
4
Article

Mediation – a go-to option for divorcing couples

27 June 2024

At the heart of divorce proceedings, lies an intense personal battle between spouses. Enter mediation as a growing alternative dispute... resolution mechanism aiming to preserve relationships and protect the psychological and emotional well-being of children and adults by avoiding drawn-out and combative court proceedings. In this article, we take a brief look at mediation as a go-to option for divorcing couples in South Africa.

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42
Article

Outstanding charges, body corporates and sales in execution

27 June 2024

Recently our Supreme Court of Appeal had to consider whether a purchaser was entitled to only pay for outstanding levies... of a sectional title property that was sold in an execution sale or also the other outstanding charges such as water, sewerage etc. where the terms of the execution sale only required payment of the outstanding levies. In effect, the court had to consider whether a body corporate could be forced to accept a lesser amount because of the terms of a sale in execution.

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46
Article

Businesses, body corporates, and the right to electricity

27 June 2024

Can a business enforce its right to receive electricity if the body corporate under which that business falls fails to... pay its service fees to the municipality? 

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47
Article

Stoners may be exempted from zero-tolerance policy

27 June 2024

With the well-known Prince-case finding that it is unconstitutional for the state to criminalise the possession, use or cultivation of... cannabis by adults for personal consumption, the perception has arisen that this freedom extends to the workplace and that it is also discriminatory and unfair to dismiss an employee that tests positive for the use of cannabis as a result of reporting for duty under the influence of drugs. In this article, we look at to what extent the Prince-freedoms have also found their way into the workplace.

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49
Article

Trustee responsibilities have become even heavier

26 June 2024

The Trust Property Control Act 57 of 1988 (“TPCA”) provides the framework for the effective and efficient operation of a... trust. The Act confers a range of statutory duties on trustees when appointed, which duties have recently been extended by the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Act 22 of 2022 (“Amendment Act”) which amended the TPCA. In this article, we unpack the duties that form part of the responsibilities which are assumed when a trustee is appointed.

READ MORE
42
Article

Where does director liability end?

26 June 2024

The actions of a company director are often seen as the actions of the company, leading to the perception that... where a company has potentially caused harm or damage at the direction of its directors, the directors are automatically liable for such loss or damage. Our Supreme Court of Appeal recently had occasion to consider this position and when directors can be held liable.

READ MORE
48
Article

Electric vehicle tax incentives hold business opportunities

26 June 2024

A notable aspect of the recent Budget speech by Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana was the introduction of a local... electric vehicle production incentive, heralding the long-awaited strategic support for this in the motor industry and aligning South Africa with the growing international focus on electric vehicles and the phasing out of internal combustion engines. 

READ MORE
44
Article

Body corporates and access to information. What are the rules of engagement?

29 May 2024

Unit owners in a sectional title may from time to time feel that the body corporate is not managing the... scheme effectively or correctly. Whether such belief is legitimate or not, often comes down to the information that the owners have access to which can prove or allay fears of mismanagement. But, how do unit owners access information often under the control of the body corporate?

READ MORE
231
Article

The taxes applicable to a deceased estate

29 May 2024

When a person passes, their estate must be reported to SARS and so becomes a new taxpayer with various taxes... applicable. If the deceased had foreign assets, international taxes may also apply. The executor of the deceased estate is responsible for handling all tax matters related to the deceased estate, which can become quite complex, depending on the nature of the estate. In this article, we look at some of the most important taxes applicable to a deceased estate.

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86
Article

Be careful not to let your medical negligence claim prescribe

29 May 2024

Medical negligence cases are notoriously complex and often hinge on the difficulty patients have in establishing that there was in... fact negligent conduct by a medical practitioner and then having to institute action for the harm they have suffered. By this time, substantial time may have passed, and the possibility of prescription may have reared its head. In this article, we briefly look at prescription in the context of medical negligence cases and what our courts have to say. 

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84
Article

Why social media disputes can be a Pandora’s box

29 May 2024

Social media sites and the use of these sites for personal and business use are accepted in today’s digital world.... For many businesses their social media presence is a vital part of their ability to connect, engage and sell to their clients. But what happens, when owners change or the persons running these sites on behalf of a business refuse to provide access to the sites? How easy is it to address these disputes?

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87
Article

When must I pay my increased sectional title levy?

29 May 2024

Body corporates charge levies and unit owners are obliged to pay such levies. But what if a body corporate increases... levies? When does the unit owner become responsible for paying such increased levies?

READ MORE
113
Article

To extend or offend: Can you extend your sectional title unit?

29 May 2024

Owning property in a sectional title scheme requires the sharing of certain spaces with other owners. These shared spaces are... typically the common property of the scheme and can be defined as the land or buildings in the scheme which do not form part of any owner’s unit. But what if a unit owner wishes to extend their unit? Can the owner do so and extend their unit onto the common property? In this article, we explore the options available to the unit owner.

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174
Article

Suretyship vs Guarantee. What’s the difference?

02 May 2024

In this article, we look at two primary forms of security commonly found in financial transactions, namely suretyship agreements and... guarantees, and explain the difference between these two forms of security.

READ MORE
159
Article

Leave to Appeal vs Special Leave to Appeal

02 May 2024

On 4 April 2024 in the matter of Savannah Country Estate Homeowners Association v Zero Plus Trading 194 (Pty) Ltd... and Others (773/2022) [2024] ZASCA 40, our Supreme Court of Appeal (“SCA”) had to address the important difference between an application for leave to appeal and an application for special leave to appeal. In this article, we analyse the SCA’s views in this regard.

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112
Article

Can Landlords unilaterally charge for additional services?

02 May 2024

The relationship between landlord and tenant can be a complex one fraught with dangers for a careless landlord. In this... article, we explore whether a landlord can provide additional value-added services to its tenants beyond the scope of what is outlined in the lease agreement and then unilaterally charge extra for such services or remove existing services without consequence.

READ MORE
160
Article

Blazing changes in the National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bill

24 April 2024

In early April 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bill.  

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112
Article

‘Remote’ commissioning?

24 July 2024

In a world where physical separation is becoming increasingly irrelevant thanks to technological advancements, one may wonder to what extent... the law has followed suit. With legal documents needing to be commissioned, the question arises whether this can be done remotely by way of virtual conferencing. Well, like any good lawyer would say, “It depends!”

READ MORE
3
Article

When medical certificates raise a red flag

24 July 2024

The submission of medical certificates by employees to support their requests for sick leave is a common employment phenomenon. Employers... often grapple with how to handle medical certificates they suspect are irregularly issued by a medical practitioner, particularly when the medical practitioner is notorious for 'selling' such certificates. 

READ MORE
6
Article

Must you pay the estate agent if there is no agreement?

24 July 2024

When buying or selling a property, estate agents play a crucial role in facilitating the process. But what happens when... there is no explicit agreement regarding the estate agent's commission? Is it still payable?

READ MORE
4
Article

Deregistration looms for non-compliant companies

24 July 2024

The recent ruling of Goosen v Minister of Trade and Industry and Others (EL 639/2024) [2024] ZAECELLC 28 highlights the... critical duty companies have to file annual returns with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) and the significance of the procedures companies must follow to reinstate a deregistered company. 

READ MORE
6
Article

Unlocking a hidden gem in the Income Tax Act

23 July 2024

Hidden gems in the form of tax deductions do exist in the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 (“ITA”). With... escalating taxes, any hidden tax breaks are always welcomed by taxpayers. One such gem is buried in section 24O of the ITA. In this article we share the opportunities section 24O holds by focusing on its use and application to those acquiring equity shares.

READ MORE
7
Article

The rising tide of business email compromise

23 July 2024

Cybercrime is on the rise and is fast becoming one of the most noteworthy threats of the modern age. Perpetrators... of cybercrime are located all over the world and can swiftly facilitate cybercrime between jurisdictions. Developing countries such as South Africa are also more vulnerable to cybercrime, especially with the rapid spread of technology and the internet across the African continent, creating a new and vulnerable target base for cyber criminals.

READ MORE
6
Article

Lighting up fire danger ratings

23 July 2024

Fire danger ratings are often displayed on weather news, and in our South African winter where wildfires can often run... rampant, it is of particular importance to take note of these fire danger ratings. This article explores the necessary precautionary steps to take in response to these fire danger ratings. 

READ MORE
4
Article

Mediation – a go-to option for divorcing couples

27 June 2024

At the heart of divorce proceedings, lies an intense personal battle between spouses. Enter mediation as a growing alternative dispute... resolution mechanism aiming to preserve relationships and protect the psychological and emotional well-being of children and adults by avoiding drawn-out and combative court proceedings. In this article, we take a brief look at mediation as a go-to option for divorcing couples in South Africa.

READ MORE
42
Article

Outstanding charges, body corporates and sales in execution

27 June 2024

Recently our Supreme Court of Appeal had to consider whether a purchaser was entitled to only pay for outstanding levies... of a sectional title property that was sold in an execution sale or also the other outstanding charges such as water, sewerage etc. where the terms of the execution sale only required payment of the outstanding levies. In effect, the court had to consider whether a body corporate could be forced to accept a lesser amount because of the terms of a sale in execution.

READ MORE
46
Article

Businesses, body corporates, and the right to electricity

27 June 2024

Can a business enforce its right to receive electricity if the body corporate under which that business falls fails to... pay its service fees to the municipality? 

READ MORE
47
Article

Stoners may be exempted from zero-tolerance policy

27 June 2024

With the well-known Prince-case finding that it is unconstitutional for the state to criminalise the possession, use or cultivation of... cannabis by adults for personal consumption, the perception has arisen that this freedom extends to the workplace and that it is also discriminatory and unfair to dismiss an employee that tests positive for the use of cannabis as a result of reporting for duty under the influence of drugs. In this article, we look at to what extent the Prince-freedoms have also found their way into the workplace.

READ MORE
49
Article

Trustee responsibilities have become even heavier

26 June 2024

The Trust Property Control Act 57 of 1988 (“TPCA”) provides the framework for the effective and efficient operation of a... trust. The Act confers a range of statutory duties on trustees when appointed, which duties have recently been extended by the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Act 22 of 2022 (“Amendment Act”) which amended the TPCA. In this article, we unpack the duties that form part of the responsibilities which are assumed when a trustee is appointed.

READ MORE
42
Article

Where does director liability end?

26 June 2024

The actions of a company director are often seen as the actions of the company, leading to the perception that... where a company has potentially caused harm or damage at the direction of its directors, the directors are automatically liable for such loss or damage. Our Supreme Court of Appeal recently had occasion to consider this position and when directors can be held liable.

READ MORE
48
Article

Electric vehicle tax incentives hold business opportunities

26 June 2024

A notable aspect of the recent Budget speech by Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana was the introduction of a local... electric vehicle production incentive, heralding the long-awaited strategic support for this in the motor industry and aligning South Africa with the growing international focus on electric vehicles and the phasing out of internal combustion engines. 

READ MORE
44
Article

Body corporates and access to information. What are the rules of engagement?

29 May 2024

Unit owners in a sectional title may from time to time feel that the body corporate is not managing the... scheme effectively or correctly. Whether such belief is legitimate or not, often comes down to the information that the owners have access to which can prove or allay fears of mismanagement. But, how do unit owners access information often under the control of the body corporate?

READ MORE
231
Article

The taxes applicable to a deceased estate

29 May 2024

When a person passes, their estate must be reported to SARS and so becomes a new taxpayer with various taxes... applicable. If the deceased had foreign assets, international taxes may also apply. The executor of the deceased estate is responsible for handling all tax matters related to the deceased estate, which can become quite complex, depending on the nature of the estate. In this article, we look at some of the most important taxes applicable to a deceased estate.

READ MORE
86
Article

Be careful not to let your medical negligence claim prescribe

29 May 2024

Medical negligence cases are notoriously complex and often hinge on the difficulty patients have in establishing that there was in... fact negligent conduct by a medical practitioner and then having to institute action for the harm they have suffered. By this time, substantial time may have passed, and the possibility of prescription may have reared its head. In this article, we briefly look at prescription in the context of medical negligence cases and what our courts have to say. 

READ MORE
84
Article

Why social media disputes can be a Pandora’s box

29 May 2024

Social media sites and the use of these sites for personal and business use are accepted in today’s digital world.... For many businesses their social media presence is a vital part of their ability to connect, engage and sell to their clients. But what happens, when owners change or the persons running these sites on behalf of a business refuse to provide access to the sites? How easy is it to address these disputes?

READ MORE
87
Article

When must I pay my increased sectional title levy?

29 May 2024

Body corporates charge levies and unit owners are obliged to pay such levies. But what if a body corporate increases... levies? When does the unit owner become responsible for paying such increased levies?

READ MORE
113
Article

To extend or offend: Can you extend your sectional title unit?

29 May 2024

Owning property in a sectional title scheme requires the sharing of certain spaces with other owners. These shared spaces are... typically the common property of the scheme and can be defined as the land or buildings in the scheme which do not form part of any owner’s unit. But what if a unit owner wishes to extend their unit? Can the owner do so and extend their unit onto the common property? In this article, we explore the options available to the unit owner.

READ MORE
174
Article

Suretyship vs Guarantee. What’s the difference?

02 May 2024

In this article, we look at two primary forms of security commonly found in financial transactions, namely suretyship agreements and... guarantees, and explain the difference between these two forms of security.

READ MORE
159
Article

Leave to Appeal vs Special Leave to Appeal

02 May 2024

On 4 April 2024 in the matter of Savannah Country Estate Homeowners Association v Zero Plus Trading 194 (Pty) Ltd... and Others (773/2022) [2024] ZASCA 40, our Supreme Court of Appeal (“SCA”) had to address the important difference between an application for leave to appeal and an application for special leave to appeal. In this article, we analyse the SCA’s views in this regard.

READ MORE
112
Article

Can Landlords unilaterally charge for additional services?

02 May 2024

The relationship between landlord and tenant can be a complex one fraught with dangers for a careless landlord. In this... article, we explore whether a landlord can provide additional value-added services to its tenants beyond the scope of what is outlined in the lease agreement and then unilaterally charge extra for such services or remove existing services without consequence.

READ MORE
160
Article

Blazing changes in the National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bill

24 April 2024

In early April 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bill.  

READ MORE
112
Article

Featured Expertise

Administration of Estates

Administration of deceased estates, include advice and guidance, executorships, preparation of all documentation for submission to the Master of the High Court, preparation of agreements, ma...

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Appeal

Appeal and review support and assistance in all appropriate forums, risk and merit assessment, preparation and lodging of appeal documentation and records, case management, legal representat...

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Banking and Finance

Banking and finance services, advice and support in relation to credit and finance agreements, transaction structuring, financing agreements, securities and negotiable instruments, shares an...

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Black Economic Empowerment

Advice and support in respect of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) scorecard planning, BEE transaction structuring, equity transactions and ownership models, empowerment funding, BEE complian...

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Bond Registration and Cancellation

Advice and support regarding the registration and cancellation of mortgage bonds, drafting and preparation of securities, engaging with financiers, preparation and lodging of documentation w...

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Child Rights

Advice, guidance and support in respect of child rights, including protection, maintenance, custody, adoptions, surrogacy, legal representation, mediation, negotiation, investigations, draft...

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Commercial Contracting

Advice and drafting of all types of commercial, business and other agreements and transaction documents, standardised contract formats, reviews and audits, risk assessments, negotiation, med...

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Consolidation and Subdivision

Advice and support regarding the consolidation or subdivision or immovable property, including the preparation and lodging of documentation with the Deeds Office, obtaining all necessary aut...

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Consumer Law

Advice and support in respect of all aspects of legal and regulatory aspects relating to the consumer including business audits, risk assessments, drafting of policies and procedures, consum...

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Corporate

Advice and support in respect of entity formation, preparation of founding documentation, registrations, maintenance, amendments, drafting of agreements and resolutions, and company secretar...

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Corporate Governance

Advice and support regarding regulatory compliance, corporate governance, risk assessment, decision-making, company secretarial functions, policies and procedures, training, and the drafting...

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Corporate Structuring

Advice and support regarding effective corporate structuring, entity formation and restructuring, taxation related aspects, reorganising business assets, mergers and acquisitions, takeovers,...

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Administration of Estates

Administration of deceased estates, include advice and guidance, executorships, preparation of all documentation for submission to the Master of the... High Court, preparation of agreements, management of estate assets and liabilities, and all related aspects to ensure a successful administration of a deceased estate.

Appeal

Appeal and review support and assistance in all appropriate forums, risk and merit assessment, preparation and lodging of appeal documentation... and records, case management, legal representation, briefing of counsel and all related support services.

Banking and Finance

Banking and finance services, advice and support in relation to credit and finance agreements, transaction structuring, financing agreements, securities and... negotiable instruments, shares and debentures, regulatory compliance, opinions, and drafting of related documentation and agreements.

Black Economic Empowerment

Advice and support in respect of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) scorecard planning, BEE transaction structuring, equity transactions and ownership models,... empowerment funding, BEE compliance in respect of relevant BEE legislation, codes and charters, skills development, centralized procurement and socio-economic and enterprise development initiatives.

Corporate Structuring

Advice and support regarding effective corporate structuring, entity formation and restructuring, taxation related aspects, reorganising business assets, mergers and acquisitions,... takeovers, joint ventures, private equity, corporate unbundling, share structuring, securities, financing, due diligences, commercialisation and all related agreements and documentation.

DBM Attorneys

Proud and excited for achieving the Platinum Award once again for 2022 and 2023!

The Platinum Award is the highest award of the PH Group to a member firm.
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DBM Attorneys

Proud and excited for achieving the Platinum Award once again for 2022 and 2023!

The Platinum Award is the highest award of the PH Group to a member firm.
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Client Testimonials

SACC has a long history with DBM Attorneys, whom have provided the company with valuable legal services in all areas of the business. DBM Attorneys is renowned for its efficient, reliable and professional legal advice.

Neraksha Bhowani , Director
SA Calcium Carbride

DBM Attorneys always delivers professional service.

Lungile Mgobhozi , HR Manager
Lanxess CISA

In my entire career I have never seen such speed and professionalism when receiving services. The efficiency of Lynette of the conveyancing department and the system that you are using at DBM is beyond comprehension, unbelievable! I was updated by Lynette and the system all the way. Never, even once, where I had to call your office to find out about the status of my stand. I reside and work in Pretoria, I felt this process was going to take long, but Lynette made it look so easy, she's, professional, solution driven and committed (I think I need her in my office in Pretoria she's got excellent work ethics). This whole deal was made without me coming down to your office in Newcastle, can you believe it!!! for some reasons I ended up trusting the whole process because Lynette knows her story and she very eloquent when explaining I ended up taking the risk and it worked. It is believable that DBM Attorneys are so technologically advanced in its business dealings... within 4 weeks my stand is registered under my name wow!!! that 360 degrees service turn deserves a big THANK YOU to Lezea, Alisa and Lynette.

Ntombikayise Sambo, Private Client

Dear Mamati I would like to express my appreciation in a short note. Thank you so much for your assistance. May you continue doing your outstanding work to your clients May God bless you and your colleagues abundantly! Much Appreciated

Thande Shabangu, Private Client

I just wish to take the opportunity to thank Prishila Ramsangar and Sonja Slabbert for the unbelievable excellent service that we received on our first property deal. You have managed both the transfer as well as the registration of the bond on a professional basis and kept us up to date on a daily basis. What was apparently supposed to be a stressful situation was made simple and it was an absolute pleasure to deal with DBM, Priscilla and Sonja.

Monique Roux , Room Division Manager
Vulintaba Country Hotel & Spa

I would like to express my gratitude to the Firm for the opportunity that was afforded to me by inviting me to attend the vacation work programme. The Firm’s culture was very welcoming and conducive for learning and experiencing what the actual practice of law is all about. It was obvious that there was a lot of skills transferred to young lawyers. Furthermore, the people are comfortable and relaxed to be around. I learned a great deal with regards to the proper drafting of court documents insofar as the practical application of legal theory is concerned. I also learnt about the value of good administrative skills within an office workplace environment, as it is a vital survival tool for an effective/efficient attorney and lastly, I also practically observed how civil court procedures was practiced with reference to the legal theory from our textbooks.

Mawande Xaba, Vacation Work Programme Student

I once bought a house at Ngagane through DBM Attorneys during 2020. Elize Maritz your service and feedback was excellent. I will definitely use you again.

GM Sibiya, Private Client

Elize, I always rely on your prompt action. Your professionalism and efficiency is the best I've seen.

Sindi Nyoka, Private Client

Elize and Prishila, We sincerely appreciate the effort of DBM and team for the streamline progress for very quick registration, we were actually surprised as the agent had mentioned that the property is likely to be registered only next year and therefore are thankful for a speedy turn-around-time of 38 days. We are glad, happy and excited on our new home. It is big step for any homeowner/s on the purchase of a home and DBM has delivered an efficient service to us. Thanking you kindly.

Mr. & Mrs. Nanan, Private Client

Mandy, On behalf of my mom, my sister and myself, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and the DBM team for attending to this transfer. The efficiency and professionalism conducted throughout this process by DBM, was absolutely remarkable and outstanding. We could not have chosen a better Conveyancing Attorney.

Leon Grundlingh, Private Client

Hi Mandy Thank you. Received notification that payment was done. Appreciate it. Thank you for everything you have done for us and always being polite and friendly, although we where a pain. Have a lovely day.

Letitia and Gawie van Wyk, Private Client

In my entire career. I have never seen such speed and professionalism when receiving services. The efficiency of Lynette Kuzanga and the system that you are using at DBM is beyond comprehension, unbelievable! I was updated by Lynette and the system all the way. Never, even once, where I had to call your office to find out about the status of my stand. I reside and work in Pretoria, I felt this process was going to take long, but Lynette made it look so easy, she's, professional, solution driven and committed (I think I need her in my office in Pretoria she's got excellent work ethics). This whole deal was made without me coming down to your office in Newcastle, can you believe it!!! for some reasons I ended up trusting the whole process because Lynette knows her story and she very eloquent when explaining I ended up taking the risk and it worked. It is believable that DBM Attorneys are so technologically advanced in its business dealings... within 4 weeks my stand is registered under my name wow!!! that 360 degrees service turn deserves a big THANK YOU to Lezea, Alisa and Lynette.

Ntombikayiso Sambo, Private Client

I would like to acknowledge the great services provided by Elize Maritz (also DBM Attorneys Newcastle). Throughout the progress of registration. Elize assisted us with any enquiries we had as soon as possible. Thank you very much for everything Elize.

BJ Kruger, Private Client

Thank you for a great service DBM Attorneys, as a first time buyer I had a pleasant experience.

AP Msimango, Private Client

I would like to take this opportunity and thank you once again Elize Maritz. You have been extremely supportive, hands on and updating me throughout the whole process in order to finalise this matter. I am not shy to refer any person to you as I am confident that you are committed to excellency. You have inspired me Elize. I so wish we can have people in the Government who are of your same caliber.

SR Sibisi, Private Client

Thank you Mandy Coetzee ! Your service, work ethic and attention to detail is impeccable and very much appreciated !

Tracey Reineke, Property Practitioner
Seeff

Thank You Mandy always a pleasure dealing with you and the DBM family.

John Zanone, Commercial Banking Business Manager
Nedbank

Graag wil ek hierdie geleentheid neem om die firma DBM en in besonder Elize Maritz te bedank vir die uitstekende diens wat ek in die afgelope 20+jaar van julle ontvang het. Baie dankie dat julle altyd so flink optree en dat ons altyd soos familie ontvang word! Elke moontlike probleem word uitgesorteer en altyd met n glimlag en professionaliteit wat van n uitstaande firma soos DBM verwag word! Elize is uitstekend in haar werk en haar professionele hantering van elke saak wat sy deur die jare van my gedoen het is van die hoogste gehalte! Sy is waarlik n aanwins!

Alta Groenewald, Property Practitioner
Harcourts, Newcastle

I need to express my appreciation to you and your staff. I have had an effortless process dealing with Rita Nkosi and Elize Maritz and I must compliment your Attorneys Firm for absolute professional service in the way my Transfer and Bond Registration was handled. I will recommend your firm to anyone I know that needs professional service and advice. Well done and please compliment your ladies they are excellent.

Paul Byrom, Client

A big compliment to you and your staff for handling this transaction in such a professional way! Elize Maritz was always friendly and ready to assist. We were always kept up to date with the process! And yes...I'll definitely do business with your firm in future.

Bertus Potgieter, Property Practitioner
Aida, Pretoria North

Thank you Lynette Kuzanga for the promptness and for handling the transfer with such urgency much appreciated.

Tashveer Ramprith, Property Practitioner
Era, Newcastle

Mandy Coetzee, I thank you for everything you’ve done for me. It’s been a pleasure working with you.

Peggy Mtshali, Private Client

Mandy Coetzee, Thank you for your professional and speedy service. It is much appreciated!

Frikkie Viviers , Private Client