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October 10, 2024

Three Ways to Protect Yourself from the Nightmare Neighbour in Your Complex

“A bad neighbour is a misfortune, as much as a good one is a great blessing.” (Hesiod, 700 BCE) It seems that every community has at least one nightmare neighbour […]
October 10, 2024

How Can You Protect Your Heirs’ Inheritances from Their Creditors?

“The only person who sticks closer to you in adversity than a friend is a creditor.” (Unknown) You’ve done everything you can to leave your loved ones financially secure after […]
October 10, 2024

Is an enduring power of attorney legally recognised in South Africa?

With the advancement of medical science, and early diagnosis of degenerative illnesses such as dementia and Alzheimer’s, families are becoming better equipped to put mechanisms in place for the eventuality […]
October 10, 2024

Exclusive Use Areas in Sectional Title Schemes

What is an Exclusive Use Area? In a sectional title scheme, all owners share in the use and enjoyment of the common property. An exclusive use area is a specified […]
September 4, 2024

Sibling Showdown: How One Missing Word in a Will Divided a Family

“From small mistakes come great catastrophes.” (Justin Cronin) We’ve all seen how even the smallest mistake can have huge consequences down the line. A recent High Court spat between siblings […]
September 4, 2024

When Can You Legally Record Conversations?

“Big Brother is watching you.” (George Orwell) Your smartphone lets you record just about anything, anywhere, and at any time. Your laptop and other devices can automatically record online meetings. […]
September 4, 2024

Divorce and the New Three-Pot System: Another Risk To Manage

“Divorce is the one human tragedy that reduces everything to cash.” (Rita Mae Brown) How will the new “Three-Pot Retirement System” (often referred to as a “Two-Pot System”) affect financial […]
August 6, 2024

If You Wait to Long You Might Not Be Allowed to Use The Mark That Forms Part of Your New Brand

Choosing a brand name is an exciting step for any business or entrepreneur. It’s the name that will represent your hard work and creativity to the world. But before you […]
August 6, 2024

Sour Grapes? Don’t Make Accusations Unless They’re True

“I am disgraced, impeached, and baffled here, Pierced to the soul with slander’s venomed spear.” (William Shakespeare) Here’s another warning from our courts to think twice before publishing anything defamatory, even […]
August 6, 2024

Divorce Diaries: Anti-Dissipation Orders in Action

“Love is grand. Divorce is a hundred grand.” (Anon) In the boiler room that is the divorce court, it’s common to hear accusations and counter-accusations of one spouse disposing of […]