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June 3, 2026
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
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
“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
“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
“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
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
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 […]
April 7, 2026
Unpaid levies can leave body corporates out of pocket and out of patience. When conventional debt recovery feels too slow, sequestration may seem like the obvious next step. But a recent High Court judgment is a reminder that sequestration is not a debt-collection shortcut. The court refused an application by a body corporate that had failed to meet the strict statutory requirements. Before reaching for the nuclear option, body corporates should understand what the law actually requires.
April 7, 2026
“Dit is gerusstellend om te weet dat jy op jou eie grond staan. Grond is omtrent die enigste ding wat nie kan wegvlieg nie.” (Engelse romanskrywer Anthony Trollope, vrylik vertaal.) […]
April 7, 2026
“Nalatenskap gaan nie net daaroor om iets VIR mense na te laat nie. Dit gaan ook daaroor om iets IN mense na te laat.” (Peter Strople, voormalige direkteur van “Dell […]