Hindu Marriages in South Africa
By Sasha Goldstein Hindu law in South Africa is similar to that of Muslim and Jewish law. All these legal systems are currently unrecognised, and
December 3, 2021
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Inheritance and Wills
Source: A simple guide to South African Family Law by Nthabiseng Monareng Introduction One of the most important things that a person needs to think
December 1, 2021
When a buyer can claim damages for a leaking roof
A client asked: I recently bought a house and on taking occupation I noticed that there was a bad leak in the roof that the
November 29, 2021
More about legal costs
A client asked, “If I win my case will I get back all the fees I paid you?” Types of legal costs There are three
November 19, 2021
What is a usufruct?
The English word usufruct derives from the Latin roots usus and fructus, from verbs meaning to possess and to have the benefit of, respectively. A
November 18, 2021
Enforceability of a prenuptial executory donation
DB v CB 2021 JDR 0896 (GP) 2021 JDR 0896 (GP) Marriage — Divorce — Proprietary consequences — Marriage out of community of property —
November 17, 2021
Sexual harassment and when the business is liable
When is an employer liable for sexual harassment in the workplace? The Labour Court addressed the question of the employer’s vicarious liability in National Union
November 10, 2021
What are the requirements for a valid will if one cannot sign his/her name?
If you are unable to sign your Will, you may ask someone to sign the Will on your behalf or you can sign the Will by
November 5, 2021
Unsigned wills
Is a copy of a will valid? Because of Covid, my late father never signed his latest will. Will I have to wind up his
November 5, 2021
Amendment of your Antenuptial Contract
Amendment of Antenuptial Contracts in South Africa Can married parties vary the term of their existing antenuptial contract (ANC), without going to court? Introduction to
November 2, 2021