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March 8, 2019
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From January 2019, working South African men are entitled to 10 days of paternity leave after the birth of their child. The Labour Amendment Act also […]
March 8, 2019
Published by blog-admin at March 8, 2019
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All the powers of a trustee are ‘fiduciary’, which means that they must be exercised as follows: in the best interests of all the beneficiaries; only […]
March 8, 2019
Published by blog-admin at March 8, 2019
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The commercial world is currently moving to greater levels of digitisation. Organisations are implementing automated and electronic solutions in an effort to improve efficiency and better […]
March 8, 2019
Published by blog-admin at March 8, 2019
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The Companies Act 71 of 2008 (“Companies Act”) addresses various aspects not adequately dealt with in the old Companies Act 61 of 1973, including the use […]
December 11, 2018
Published by blog-admin at December 11, 2018
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I have a dispute which has been referred to the CCMA. How does the process work? The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (“CCMA”) is a […]
December 11, 2018
Published by blog-admin at December 11, 2018
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The CPA replaced the repealed Lotteries Act 57 of 1997 and became effective on 1 April 2011. Section 36 of the CPA imposed the stringent definitions […]
December 11, 2018
Published by blog-admin at December 11, 2018
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Nature of joint ownership: Joint owners own undivided shares in the property which they own jointly. Consequently, the joint owners cannot divide the joint property while […]
December 11, 2018
Published by blog-admin at December 11, 2018
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A client poses a question to their attorney: My employment contract makes provision for deductions from my salary and now my employer wants to deduct money. […]
September 28, 2018
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EasySell by Standard Bank could be the lifeline you are looking for. Are you a home owner with an existing bond, but in financial distress and […]
August 7, 2018
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I gave instructions to my attorney to prepare a last will and testament for me as my will no longer reflected my wishes. At my request, […]
August 7, 2018
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My husband’s employer made provision for an occupational retirement vehicle, but my employer refuses to do so. Is there any possible recourse for me in this […]
August 7, 2018
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I have divorced my husband and I am now the primary caregiver of our minor child. I received a job offer in another country and I […]
August 7, 2018
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This article looks at the continued relevancy of the employment contract in legal practice today. In 2014, the legislator amended section 186(1)(a) of the Labour Relations […]
July 31, 2018
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If you consider leasing out your property, it is important not to overlook any requirement and expectations you may have of the incoming tenant. A basic […]
July 31, 2018
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When you purchase a house with a view, you probably think that you are going to enjoy this view every day for the rest of your […]
July 31, 2018
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When two or more parties enter into a contractual agreement knowingly and free from duress, the terms of the agreement must be upheld by each signatory. […]
July 31, 2018
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Contracts for the building of a house or providing for substantial alterations to a house commonly contain an arbitration clause. This article looks at the advantages […]
July 13, 2018
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In an estate or sectional title scheme, it is challenging to ensure that everyone will stick to the conduct rules and to aid this, body corporates […]
July 13, 2018
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As a constitutional right, everyone should have access to clean water. Even during a water crisis. In cases where there is a signed agreement between a […]
July 13, 2018
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The municipality is the place where most, if not all, services are monitored for their availability to a property, and it is the very place that […]