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When Does a Legal Claim Expire in South Africa? Prescription Explained in Plain English
Written by Roy Bregman, admitted attorney with over 51 years’ experience in litigation and debt recovery. Last updated: 6 August 2026. Key Takeaways • Most
How do you register a testamentary trust after someone dies in South Africa?
Written by Roy Bregman, admitted attorney with over 51 years’ experience in wills, estates and trusts. Read Roy’s biography Last updated: 18 September 2026 Key
Can I List a Debtor as a Bad Payer With the Credit Bureaus?
Written by Roy Bregman, admitted attorney with over 51 years’ experience in debt recovery and credit law. Last updated: 26 July 2026 Yes. If someone
Uninsured and Hit by Another Driver? What Are Your Rights Under South African Third-Party Insurance Law?
Written by Roy Bregman, admitted attorney with over 51 years’ experience in third-party insurance and motor vehicle damage claims. Last updated: 6 September 2026 Key
Can your business still exclude liability under South African law?
Written by Roy Bregman, admitted attorney with over 51 years’ experience in commercial litigation and consumer law. Last updated: 24 August 2026 Key takeaways •
How to Deregister a Trust in South Africa: Process, Timeline and Costs
A trust is not deregistered the way a company is. It is terminated by being properly wound up – and only then does the Master
What Is “Huur Gaat Voor Koop” and What Happens to My Lease When a Property Is Sold?
Written by Roy Bregman, admitted attorney with over 51 years’ experience in property and lease law. Key takeaways • A valid lease does not end
Defamation in South Africa: What You Need to Know Before You Act
Written by Roy Bregman, admitted attorney with over 51 years’ experience in defamation and reputation law. Last updated: June 2026 Key Takeaways Defamation is
Must a Contract Be in Writing to Be Binding in South Africa?
Written by Roy Bregman, an admitted attorney with over 51 years’ experience in contract and commercial law. Read Roy’s full biography. KEY TAKEAWAYS • In
When Can a Marriage Be Annulled in South Africa?
Void and Voidable Marriages Explained Written by Roy Bregman – admitted attorney with over 51 years’ experience in family law and director at Bregman Moodley