The transfer of immovable property after a divorce
When does one become the owner of a fixed property in terms of a divorce settlement agreement? For example, the settlement agreement may provide that
November 18, 2020
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Civil Union Act amendment
On 20 October 2020, parliament repealed section 6 of the Civil Union Act that previously permitted a marriage officer to object to solemnise a civil
November 3, 2020
Why a Written Contract Is Better Than a Verbal Agreement
Source: Jesse White (Ed. Note. This is an article written by an American for an American audience, but it is very useful in the South
November 3, 2020
Divorce Settlement Negotiations
Divorce settlement negotiations are neither the beginning nor the end of your relationship. Here are some tips to keep you grounded and productive when facing
November 2, 2020
Courts taking a Strong Stance against those in Contempt of Court for Non-Payment of Maintenance
In a recent interesting judgment handed down by FA Snyckers AJ in the Johannesburg High Court in the case of Ramdial v Naidoo, the mother
October 28, 2020
Social Media and the Law
Social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube have become an integral part of our everyday lives and have an important role to play
October 26, 2020
Tax Deduction for Home Expenses under COVID-19
More and more employees are working from home under lockdown conditions. Some may even continue to work from home on an indefinite basis. The Income
October 21, 2020
Can a bank sell a repossessed vehicle for a ridiculous amount?
FirstRand Bank Limited t/a Wesbank v Davel (1229/2018) [2019] ZASCA 168 (29 November 2019). FirstRand Bank Limited t/a Wesbank (Wesbank), concluded a written instalment sale
October 9, 2020
September 29, 2020
Dog bites – what defences can an owner raise?
In Van Meyeren v Cloete (636/2019) [2020] ZASCA 100 (11 September 2020) the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) had to consider the rights and responsibilities
September 22, 2020
Is working from home working out?
Is working from home working out? Under lockdown, the number of employees working either temporarily or permanently from home has surged. ‘Telecommuting’ does eliminate ever-lengthening
September 3, 2020
The National Credit Act and Reckless Lending.
The National Credit Act and Reckless Lending Click here to see the case analysis of the recent judgment of Chaity Investments CC v Schoombie The
September 1, 2020