KAN JY JOU TRUSTAKTE VERTROU?

This is the slogan of a well-known insurance company on television. A search on the internet will show that there is actually 6,300 tons of space junk that orbits the earth. Did you ever consider the possibility that this space debris can penetrate the earth’s atmosphere and cause loss and destruction? Who will be liable […]

In June 2017 Knysna experienced one of its worst disasters yet when 500 houses were destroyed and approximately 7000 people had to be evacuated due to veldfires. In addition to the recent Knysna fire, veldfires have become an unfortunate regular heading, specifically in the Southern Cape. Veldfires causes extensive damage to properties, sometimes coupled with […]

Many companies find themselves under financial pressure in today’s challenging and complex economic and trading environment. It is imperative that directors of enterprises immediately take appropriate action and decisions when it comes to light that their business is in financial distress. This allows for expert knowledge and advice to be obtained in time for a […]

It was inevitable that virtual money and digital currency would find its way into our everyday lives. After all, we have virtual friends thanks to social media and virtual shopping malls thanks to online retailers…. Cryptocurrency forms part of your digital assets. Unlike other digital assets such as login credentials and social media profiles, it […]

Family law issues such as divorce, maintenance and contact rights with regards to minor children are always accompanied by emotion. There is usually animosity between the parties which results in them wanting to attack each other with the full force of the law and litigation. Unfortunately, litigation more often than not, only adds fuel to […]

We spend most of our time building a financially safe and stable future for ourselves and our loved ones. Whether you are young and recently started a career, or middle-aged and at the top of your career, or maybe you have already paid your dues and now enjoy retired life, everyone has a unique ‘estate’ […]

In two recent court decisions, in the Supreme Court of Appeals and the High Court, Western Cape respectively, important aspects regarding marriages out of community of property to which the accrual system applies, are considered. In the matter between ST v CT, the Supreme Court of Appeal confirms the distinction between the stipulated initial value […]

In South Africa, there is currently no legislation which recognises and regulates Muslim marriages. This lack of legal recognition for Muslim marriages solemnised under the doctrines of Islamic Law leaves spouses to these marriages vulnerable and without the protection and automatic rights otherwise afforded to those spouses who are marriages are legally recognised and officially […]

The Constitutional Court (“Con Court”) handed down a judgment last week in the case with the South African Hunters and Game Conservation Association (“the SAHGCA”) which dealt with firearm licenses. The appeal by the Minister of Safety and Security was upheld and the Supreme Court of Appeal’s ruling reversed. The result of the Con Court’s […]

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In South Africa, as in most other countries in the world, speed restrictions are determined and regulated by legislation. It then remains the duty and responsibility of every driver of a motor vehicle to make himself / herself aware of what the speed limit is in the area where he / she is driving. If […]

Often victims of a motor vehicle accident have a misconception about the different parties that play a role and perform specific functions post accident. Legal practitioners often hear statements such as “The police have already taken a statement from me” when an affidavit must be drawn up in a civil case arising from the same […]

The average time it takes to wind up an estate is 6 months, but in extreme cases it may even take years to finalize. Factors that can cause delays: The absence of a valid will. The pressure of work overload experienced bylocal authorities which lead to delays in the issuing of municipal clearance figures. Outstanding […]

I walk into the supermarket to do some shopping. Someone has dropped a bottle in one of the aisles. The cleaners have already started cleaning the floor with a mop. I walk across the slippery surface, my foot slips and I fall. Do I have a claim against the supermarket owners and if so what […]

In difficult economic and political circumstances, as currently experienced by SA, members of close corporations or directors of companies often find that the business of the CC or the company is no longer operating profitably. This is when the question about liquidation or business rescue is posed and consideration should be given to which is […]

Persons who are married in community of property often make the remark when drafting a will in terms of which they nominate the survivor as the sole heir/heiress of the estate of the first dying: “If he / she dies, I inherit everything”. Although it is true that the survivor gets everything, it is incorrect […]

When purchasing a home it is advisable to make sure that you understand the content of the deed of sale before you sign on the dotted line. Obtaining legal advice in this regard can save you a lot of time and money. Purchasers must make one hundred percent sure that they are happy and familiar […]

You may be missing some critical distress signals in your business that may put your business in intensive care or even worse, in the morgue! What symptoms do I look for and what remedies can be applied? The Companies Act no 71 of 2008 defines a Company that is in financial distress as follows: If […]