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June 30, 2026

Your Dormant Trust Is Not Invisible to SARS

“Things do not go away. They go somewhere.” (Annie Dillard) Many trustees assume that a dormant trust can be safely forgotten. No income, no assets, no transactions … No problem. […]
June 30, 2026

Who’s really calling the shots? “Tageta Judgement Reinforces Business Rescue Practitioners’ Control Over Company Affairs.”

On 30 June 2025, the Supreme Court of Appeal (“the SCA”) provided clarity on the limits of directors’ powers during business rescue in Knoop and Others v Tegeta Exploration and […]
June 30, 2026

Why The Cape Town Tariff Judgment Matters For Property Owners

“Things do not go away. They go somewhere.” (Annie Dillard) Many trustees assume that a dormant trust can be safely forgotten. No income, no assets, no transactions … No problem. […]
June 3, 2026

Under Which Circumstances Can A Purchaser Hold A Property Practioner Liable For Latent Defects In An Immovable Property?

Property practitioners are generally not liable for latent defects in immovable property. A latent defect is a hidden flaw that materially impairs the use, value, or enjoyment of the property […]
June 3, 2026

Can a WhatsApp Message Become a Legally Binding Contract in South Africa?

In today’s digital world, many of our everyday dealings take place over messaging platforms such as WhatsApp. Quotations are requested and accepted, arrangements are made, and agreements are reached – […]
June 1, 2026

Your Property Purchase Collapses: Can You Get Your Deposit Back?

“A creature with a big enough head to make a contract should have the sense to make one it can keep.” (Barbara Kingsolver) A R1.725 million deposit. A bank guarantee […]
April 30, 2026

Bad Manager or Workplace Bully? Where the Law Draws the Line

“To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.” (Elbert Hubbard) An unpleasant boss. A strained working relationship. A manager whose style leaves much to be desired. Sound familiar? For […]
April 30, 2026

Regspersone en Huiseienaarsverenigings: Pas die reëls met ‘n goeie dosis gesonde verstand toe.

“Goeie reëls maak goeie bure.” (Ou spreekwoord, vrylik vertaal.) Om in ‘n residensiële kompleks te woon bied heelwat voordele, maar dit kom natuurlik met verpligtinge sowel as regte. Hier is […]
April 30, 2026

I Need to Replace My Lost Title Deed, What Should I Do?

It happens- a title deed can get lost, stolen or destroyed. The unfortunate part is that your original title deed will be required should you want to sell, transfer, or […]
April 7, 2026

Calling a Donkey a Horse Doesn’t Mean the Donkey is a Horse

When “Independent Contractors” are Actually Employees It is an attractive idea for a business to use independent contractors instead of employees. The business does not have to comply with the […]