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March 4, 2026

When a Party Is in Breach of a Court Order: What Enforcement Actually Looks Like in South African Family Law

Court orders in family‑law matters are intended, inter alia, to bring certainty and stability at an emotionally and practically difficult time. This is particularly so where children, maintenance, or the […]
February 11, 2026

Sold… But at a Cost: Uncovering the Expenses Often Overlooked by Sellers in Property Transfers

When purchasing a property, most Purchasers are aware of the financial obligations that come with the transaction— payment of transfer duty, transfer and bond registration costs, Deeds Office fees, to […]
February 11, 2026

Saamwoon. Wat sê die wet? Kry jou sake goed agtermekaar.

“Al wat jy nodig het, is liefde … en ’n goeie prokureur.” (Anoniem) In Februarie, die maand van romanse wil mense fokus op Valentynsdag, sjokolade, rooi rose, vonkelwyn, groot bederf […]
February 11, 2026

Workplace Sexual Harassment: It’s the Victim’s Perspective That Counts

“Sexual harassment is the most heinous conduct that plagues the workplace.” (Extract from the judgment below) Our courts have no tolerance for sexual harassment in the workplace, stressing that, at […]
January 15, 2026

Your Top 10 (Legal) New Year’s Resolutions for 2026

“My New Year’s resolution is to stop procrastinating. I’ll start tomorrow.” (Anonymous) Most New Year’s resolutions are vague, unwritten, and destined to be forgotten in the first week of January’s […]
January 15, 2026

How to Fund Your Divorce if Your Spouse Can Outlitigate You

“For what is wedlock forced but a hell, An age of discord and continual strife?” (William Shakespeare in Henry VI Part I) This article is a balm for anyone unfortunate […]
January 15, 2026

Eiendomsverkope en latere reëlings tussen die partye: Mondelinge ooreenkomste is nie voldoende nie!

“Met ’n mondelinge ooreenkoms het jy niks anders as wind nie.” (Outeur en entrepreneur Robert Ringer, vertaal) 2026 begin met positiewe tekens in die eiendomsmark. Verlede jaar se bemoedigende BBP […]
December 5, 2025

Verjaring, versuim en persoonlike aanspreeklikheid vir Maatskappyskulde.

“Ek het al gehoor dat oorhaastigheid in oorlog, ‘n probleem kan wees, maar ek het nog nie gesien dat vertraging wys was nie.” (Sun Tzu, Die Kuns van Oorlog.) Om […]
December 5, 2025

Can You Airbnb Your House or Apartment in a Residential Complex?

“Landlords grow rich in their sleep.” (John Stuart Mill, economist) If you are thinking of buying (or already own) a house or apartment in a residential complex with the idea […]
December 5, 2025

The AARTO National Rollout has Been Delayed – But Beware of  Scams!

“South African drivers, beware! Scammers are issuing fake traffic fines to catch you off guard! Always use AARTO approved collecting agents for your payments.” (Road Traffic Infringement Agency) The national […]