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July 16, 2019
Published by client-admin at July 16, 2019
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It is trite that the law of succession aims to give effect to the wishes of the testator. Accordingly, when a person passes on and leaves […]
July 16, 2019
Published by client-admin at July 16, 2019
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Buying a rental property could be an incredible investment opportunity, however, it’s important to make a well-informed decision before investing, as it is not for everyone. […]
July 16, 2019
Published by client-admin at July 16, 2019
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A major concern many parents have revolves around the existence of maintenance orders from a South African court which requires enforcement against a non-compliant person who […]
July 16, 2019
Published by client-admin at July 16, 2019
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By law, owners of businesses or property are required to take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of the general public. At minimum, owners or managers […]
June 10, 2019
Published by Schnet_admin at June 10, 2019
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When it comes to cancelling a lease early, both landlords and tenants must be aware of their responsibilities. It’s important to note that the Consumer Protection […]
June 10, 2019
Published by Schnet_admin at June 10, 2019
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The Children’s Act, 38 of 2005 (hereinafter referred to as the Children’s Act) governs the laws relating to the care, contact and the protection of children. […]
June 10, 2019
Published by Schnet_admin at June 10, 2019
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If a couple has gotten divorced and they have a child, then it’s the responsibility of both parents to support the child. The duty to pay […]
June 10, 2019
Published by Schnet_admin at June 10, 2019
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Nature of joint ownership: Joint owners own undivided shares in the property which they own jointly. Consequently, the joint owners cannot divide the joint property while […]
May 27, 2019
Published by Schnet_admin at May 27, 2019
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We all know that moving can be stressful and time-consuming, but before you start packing your boxes, there are certain things that you need to keep […]
May 27, 2019
Published by Schnet_admin at May 27, 2019
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During a person’s lifetime s/he will gather assets, in other words, belongings such as a house or a motor vehicle. These assets and liabilities will form […]
May 27, 2019
Published by Schnet_admin at May 27, 2019
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There are only two grounds for divorce, namely the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage; or mental illness or continued unconsciousness of one of the spouses. Examples […]
May 27, 2019
Published by Schnet_admin at May 27, 2019
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During 2018, the African National Congress (ANC) announced its intention to drastically speed up the land reform process in South Africa when President Cyril Ramaphosa announced […]
April 8, 2019
Published by SRA at April 8, 2019
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You’ve searched far and wide for the perfect home for you and your family, and you’ve finally found it, or so you thought. Buying a home, […]
April 8, 2019
April 8, 2019
Published by SRA at April 8, 2019
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The idea of freedom of testation is a core value of South African law and enjoys wide protection. The Maintenance of Surviving Spouses Act, 27 of […]
April 8, 2019
Published by SRA at April 8, 2019
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When a person dies, they leave behind an estate which includes everything they own. Estate Duty is payable on the estate of every person who dies […]
April 4, 2019
Whenever you buy or sell a house you will encounter the sale agreement The agreement, or contract, is an offer by the interested buyer to the […]
March 18, 2019
All the powers of a trustee are ‘fiduciary’, which means that they must be exercised as follows: in the best interests of all the beneficiaries; only […]
March 18, 2019
Given the complicated nature of divorce proceedings, and the length of time required to finalise a divorce, the existence of interim relief until the date of […]
March 18, 2019
Published by SRA at March 18, 2019
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From January 2019, working South African men are entitled to 10 days of paternity leave after the birth of their child. The Labour Amendment Act also […]