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Festive Season Sellers: Start Getting Your Compliance Certificates Ready

27 Nov 2023

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“If you don’t like where you are, move. You are not a tree” (Jim Rohn) It’s that time of year again – summer sunshine, happy holidaymakers in festive mode, and an upsurge in property sales. Whether seller or buyer, be aware of the various compliance certificates that may be...

Plan Your Estate to Protect Your Family – Two End-of-Year Questions to Ask Yourself

27 Nov 2023

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“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” (Songwriters Pola & Wyle) As the end of another year approaches, with its family celebrations and holidays, take the time to check that your estate plan really does ensure that your loved ones will be looked after when you are no...

The New Law on Parental Leave – A Simple Summary for Employers and Employees

27 Nov 2023

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“The crux of the case is about unequal treatment of persons. (Extract from judgment below) The recent High Court judgment which declared unconstitutional differences between maternity, paternity, parental, adoption and surrogacy leave has received a lot of media attention, much...

Did You Know that CV Liars Now Face Jail Time?

27 Nov 2023

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“Fraud is a cancer that is crippling our country” (Supreme Court of Appeal in 2019) An all-too-common scenario in these times of high unemployment is job applicants who, desperate to be hired, lie about their qualifications on their CVs. Recent high-profile stories of fake...

A Costly Case of Buyer’s Remorse

26 Oct 2023

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“Caveat subscriptor” – old legal maxim meaning “Let the signer beware!’ A recent High Court decision once again highlights the dangers of signing anything without reading, understanding and fully considering it. A “Renovator’s Dream” and a case of buyer’s remorse A couple viewed...

Buying a Used Car – Your Rights

26 Oct 2023

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“The buyer needs a hundred eyes, the seller but one” (Old proverb) You buy a “pre-loved” vehicle which turns out to be a complete dud. You go back to the dealership which says “sorry, you bought it as is, not our problem”. What are your rights? Buying from a private seller When...

Selling Your House to a Non-Resident

26 Oct 2023

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“Oh, I’m an alien, I’m a legal alien” (Sting’s ‘Englishman in New York’) South Africa is attractive to overseas property buyers with our world-class lifestyle, depreciated Rand, strong property registration and legal systems, and minimal restrictions against...

How Does the New Divorce Act Ruling Affect You?

26 Oct 2023

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Media reports of the recent Constitutional Court decision holding a section of the Divorce Act unconstitutional and giving Parliament 24 months to remedy that haven’t always been clear about who needs to be aware of this, and who doesn’t. Firstly, understand the three “marital...

Security Warning: Property Sale Cybercrime Surges, and a New AI Danger

26 Sep 2023

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“The infectiousness of crime is like that of the plague” (Napoleon Bonaparte) This October marks the 20th anniversary of the globally observed “Cyber Security Awareness Month”, and with cybercrime continuing to surge, here’s a cautionary tale to bear in mind. You buy your dream...

Dementia: Understanding Your Legal Options

26 Sep 2023

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“Dementia is the plague of our time, the disease of the century” (Unattributed) Dementia is a widespread medical condition that affects people of all ages but particularly the elderly, and includes conditions like Alzheimer’s. One of the most significant challenges of...

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Festive Season Sellers: Start Getting Your Compliance Certificates Ready

Plan Your Estate to Protect Your Family – Two End-of-Year Questions to Ask Yourself

The New Law on Parental Leave – A Simple Summary for Employers and Employees

Did You Know that CV Liars Now Face Jail Time?

A Costly Case of Buyer’s Remorse

Buying a Used Car – Your Rights

Selling Your House to a Non-Resident

How Does the New Divorce Act Ruling Affect You?

Security Warning: Property Sale Cybercrime Surges, and a New AI Danger

Dementia: Understanding Your Legal Options

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