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COVID-19 – Temporary measures in respect of entry into or exit from South Africa
The Home Affairs department has introduced temporary measures in respect of entry into or exit from South Africa for emergency medical attention for a life
Non Compos Mentis in The Time Of Covid-19
A client asked me if she could still act on a power of attorney that her mom signed in her favour now that her mom
Once-off movement of persons and goods allowed
In terms of a Gazette published on 14 May 2020, permissions have been granted to facilitate the once-off movement of persons and goods across provincial,
Disaster Management Act Regulations: Movement of Persons and Goods
The Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs has published Regulations relating to the movement of persons and goods withing and across provincial, metropolitan or
Appointments in Foreign Estates
http://www.bregmans.co.za/process/ What is a “foreign estate?” Where a deceased left assets in the Republic, whether or not he or she was ordinarily resident in the
The effect of failure to adhere to deadlines under lockdown
A client asked: What happens to time periods stipulated in contracts during this lock down, when compliance would force a breach of the lockdown rules? In
What may serve as Security under a Notarial Bond?
MUST THE MOVABLE ASSETS BE CORPOREAL? Source: Allen WestTONKIN CLACEY PRETORIA012 346 1278 A notarial bond is defined in section 102 of the Deeds Registries
When is a Post on Facebook Defamatory?
Our judges and arbitrators have been tasked with applying their minds to issues of defamation via social media. They must consider our ancient Roman and
Lockdown & My Business
Many clients, both businesses and individuals, are concerned about: Our law firm faces similar concerns, so we share your worries and are here for you.
A business opens next door to your home. What are your rights?
If the business is, say, that of an accountant, and makes little or no noise, you may choose to turn a blind eye. But what
Can a court hear evidence via video conferencing?
In the matter of MK and TRANSNET LTD t/a PORTNET, heard by the Kwazulu-Natal Local Division of the High Court under case number A105/2004, Mbatha
The enforceability of school trip parental consent forms
A client asked: Are schools completely indemnified against any claims, even when they were negligent? Does an indemnity from give the recipient a “license” not