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Can Your Thumbs-Up Emoji or E-Signature Seal a Deal?

26 Jul 2023
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“…data messages or electronic signatures are now recognised in our law as equivalent to a proper basis upon which a written contract can be concluded. Thus, a valid written contract can be concluded electronically.” (Extract from the South African judgment below) ECTA (the...

Divorce: What is Forfeiture of Benefits and When is it Ordered?

26 Jul 2023
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“So often, a party in a divorce is so aggrieved and upset by their spouse’s behaviour during the marriage, and rightfully so, that they cannot fathom having to give up an asset or let their spouse benefit in any way, upon divorce. We have had numerous spouses wanting us to...

How to Stop Someone Damaging Your Good Name on Social Media

26 Jul 2023
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“He that filches from me my good name robs me of that which not enriches him and makes me poor indeed.” (Shakespeare) As our lives move increasingly online, more and more of us will be subjected to the distress and damage of online attacks. Whether they are aimed at hurting us...

Leaving Anything Important Out of Your Property Sale Agreement Will Sink It

27 Jun 2023
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“No alienation of land … shall … be of any force or effect unless it is contained in a deed of alienation signed by the parties thereto or by their agents acting on their written authority.” (Alienation of Land Act) Ensure that all the important terms of your sale agreement are...

Don’t Give a Loan or Credit to Anyone (Not Even a Friend) Without Legal Advice!

27 Jun 2023
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“The requirement that credit providers must be registered allows for their control and regulation, especially in relation to their financial probity and integrity, thereby avoiding the unscrupulous exploitation of credit consumers by so-called fly-by-night operators and loan...

“Bad Dog!” Why a Husky’s Owner Must Pay R100,000 Damages

27 Jun 2023
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“…in general, ownership of an animal should carry with it strict liability for any harm done by the animal.” (Extract from judgment below) Owning a pet comes with both joys and responsibilities, and a recent High Court award of almost R100,000 in damages to the victim of a dog...

Dual Citizens: Good News if You Lost Your South African Citizenship, But…

27 Jun 2023
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“Citizenship is the gateway through which a number of rights in the Constitution can be accessed.  It enables a person to enjoy freedom of movement, freedom of trade, and political representation” (Constitutional Court, quoted in judgment below) Note: Many South Africans who...

Property Buyers: The Danger of Not Doing Your Financial Homework

26 May 2023
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“Look before you leap” (wise old proverb) Don’t let the excitement of buying a property blind you to the necessity of doing your homework before you agree to anything. Look before you leap! It’s not just a matter of buying the right property at the right price – make...

Understanding Your Legal Obligations as an Employer of Domestic Workers

26 May 2023
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South Africans employ an estimated 900,000 domestic workers. They assist us with a range of tasks that keep our homes running smoothly – from cleaning and gardening to cooking and childcare, their contributions are invaluable. However, as an employer, it is vital that you...

Maintenance Claims and Life Partners

26 May 2023
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More and more couples are opting to live together as permanent life partners rather than enter into a formal marriage. The risk for such couples is that whilst our law is steadily (if slowly and cautiously) extending many of the protections of formal marriage to unmarried life...
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