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Bodies Corporate and HOAs: Apply Your Rules With Common Sense, or Else

28 Apr 2026

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The administrators of residential complexes tread a fine line. They must implement and enforce conduct rules for the good of the complex as a whole, but without unjustly impinging on the constitutional rights of individuals. A recent Supreme Court of Appeal decision, granting a...

Bad Manager or Workplace Bully? Where the Law Draws the Line

28 Apr 2026

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Not every difficult manager is a workplace bully, and not every uncomfortable workplace is an unlawful one. But where exactly does the law draw the line? A 2023 Labour Court judgment tackles that question head-on, with important lessons for both employers and employees. ...

She Fell Out of a Safari Vehicle: When Disclaimers Fail

28 Apr 2026

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Think a disclaimer will protect your business from liability? Not so fast. Our courts have made it clear that a disclaimer is only enforceable where consent is properly obtained, risks are clearly disclosed, and the wording is specific enough to cover the conduct in question....

Reckless Lending: You Could Lose Everything

28 Apr 2026

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Before you make a loan to anyone, be sure to comply fully with the strict requirements of the National Credit Act. If you don’t, you could lose your loan entirely, with a recent High Court decision providing a stark reminder of the consequences. The Court declared a R430,000...

Buying a House: What Costs Will You Pay, and When?

26 Mar 2026

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It’s a really exciting time, buying a house, particularly if it’s your first! Don’t forget, however, that you will have to pay a variety of costs over and above the purchase price. What are those costs and when must you pay them? Do they impact your ability to afford the house...

Director Delinquency Declarations: Managing Your Risk

26 Mar 2026

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The rewards of company directorship come with a caution: the duties and responsibilities imposed on you by the Companies Act need constant management. Drop the ball on that and you could face some seriously negative consequences. We’ll discuss one of those risks – the...

Considering Using Sequestration to Recover Levies? Think Again

26 Mar 2026

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Unpaid levies can leave body corporates out of pocket and out of patience. When conventional debt recovery feels too slow, sequestration may seem like the obvious next step. But a recent High Court judgment is a reminder that sequestration is not a debt-collection shortcut. The...

Beyond Your Will: Leaving a Legacy

26 Mar 2026

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Your will must always lie at the heart of your estate planning. But don’t concentrate solely on the financial wellbeing of your family after you are gone. The personal legacy you leave them is also important. It focuses on your family’s values, history and heritage, supporting...

Budget 2026: How Much Will the Increased CGT Primary Residence Exclusion Save You?

02 Mar 2026

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Phew! No major tax increases are planned, and taxpayers will benefit from zero “bracket creep” across a range of taxes. While property sellers and buyers will be disappointed that transfer duty thresholds have not increased, there’s reason to get very excited about the 50%...

Your New Car’s a Lemon: Here’s How to Make Lemonade and Get Your Money Back

02 Mar 2026

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You buy a second-hand vehicle and finance it through a bank. When you realise the vehicle is a complete lemon, you cancel the sale and return the vehicle. But the bank still wants its monthly instalments. We have good news for you. The Supreme Court of Appeal has just held that...

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Bodies Corporate and HOAs: Apply Your Rules With Common Sense, or Else

Bad Manager or Workplace Bully? Where the Law Draws the Line

She Fell Out of a Safari Vehicle: When Disclaimers Fail

Reckless Lending: You Could Lose Everything

Buying a House: What Costs Will You Pay, and When?

Director Delinquency Declarations: Managing Your Risk

Considering Using Sequestration to Recover Levies? Think Again

Beyond Your Will: Leaving a Legacy

Budget 2026: How Much Will the Increased CGT Primary Residence Exclusion Save You?

Your New Car’s a Lemon: Here’s How to Make Lemonade and Get Your Money Back

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