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How the Property Practitioners Act Affects You as a Property Seller, Buyer, Landlord or Tenant from 1 February

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“… a property is an asset to enhance economic activity, growth and development…” (extract from preamble to the Property Practitioners Act) The Property Practitioners Act (“PPA”) finally comes into effect on 1 February 2022. It has major ramifications for everyone involved in the...

Why Life Partners Still Need Cohabitation Agreements and Wills

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“Census data of 2016 reveals that approximately 3.2 million South Africans cohabit outside of marriage and that this number is increasing steadily.” (Extract from judgment below) What happens if your life partner dies without leaving you anything in their will (“Last Will and...

When Does Attendance at a Rugby Match Trigger a Dismissal from Employment?

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“This is dishonest conduct of a kind which clearly negatively impairs upon a relationship of trust between an employer and employee.” (Extract from judgment below) An all-too-common complaint in workplaces comes from employers who notice a sudden surge in employees calling in...

Using the New Cybercrimes Act to Protect Yourself

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“…cybercrime has increased by over 300% during the COVID-19 pandemic – making it one of the biggest threats to businesses around the globe.” (Property 24 report) The Cybercrimes Act, which has been years in the making, is now (with effect from 1 December 2021) at last...

Budget 2022: The Minister of Finance Wants to Hear from You!

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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has invited the public to share suggestions on the 2022 Budget he is expected to deliver on Wednesday 23 February 2022. The Ministry of Finance: “As usual, the budget allocation always aims to strike a balance between competing national spending...

Your Website of the Month: How to Smash Your Goals in 2022 (Even If It Is Already February)

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“New Year’s Resolutions” are notoriously easy to make but hard to keep, and one wonders how many are still on the radar come February each year. But perhaps February is an even better time to set your goals for the bright new year ahead than that first week in January with its...

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