Be Careful When Transacting with Trusts and Trustees – Shepstone & Wylie Case Analysis. Background: Shepstone & Wylie Attorneys filed a lawsuit against a trust
Introduction: In the case of Stemmet and Another v Mokhethi and Another, heard on October 4, 2023, the South African Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA)
A client asked: where the surviving spouse holds a life usufruct over a property, what is the position if the executor needs to sell it
Introduction: Delict, often termed a “civil wrong,” governs situations where one seeks compensation for harm. Three primary harm categories exist: patrimonial (financial losses), non-patrimonial (non-financial
Summary The case of Micros South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Others v Kleynhans and Others involves an urgent application for interdictory relief to enforce a
Introduction: A client asked: where the surviving spouse holds a life usufruct over a property, what is the position if the executor needs to sell
Introduction: A South African citizen approached me seeking clarity on the legal situation after her father’s passing in 2022. Her father had no will, and
Introduction to the Pension Funds Act: The Pension Funds Act plays a crucial role in safeguarding pension benefits, aiming to prevent individuals from relying solely
Mediation: A cost-effective path to conflict resolution In the realm of dispute settlement, alternatives to the traditional and often protracted litigation process have gained significant
The Background: Bitventure Consulting, a company that provides consulting services to government departments and public entities, hired Carina Smit as a senior consultant. When Carina
