We find ourselves in the midst of a deadly pandemic, yet incredibly stats suggest that up to 80% of South Africans have no “Last Will and Testament” in place. We discuss firstly how and why leaving your loved ones a will as part of a full estate plan will protect them, in their hour of …
ESTATE PLANNING AND WILLS: A CHECKLIST TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY Read More
Employee looting and/or violence can take place during strike action, or it can occur during non-workplace incidents such as the recent looting and public disorder sprees. In both cases employers need to take action, but with care. Addressing firstly the “strike” scenario, employees have strongly entrenched rights when it comes to taking industrial action. But …
Employee Looting and Strike Violence: When is Dismissal Fair? Read More
“There is never a wrong time to buy the right home” (Anon) You find the house of your dreams, agree on the price, and get ready to put pen to paper. The house is in the name of a company, and you are offered a choice – either buy the house out of the company …
Buying Property from a Company – Should You Buy the Shares or the House? Read More
Note: This is a complex topic and there is no substitute for tailored professional advice. What is set out below is of necessity no more than a simplified summary of some practical highlights. You and your business are at substantial risk if you aren’t fully compliant with POPIA (the Protection of Personal Information Act) on …
11 POPIA Questions to Ask Yourself Before 30 June 2021 Read More
“Nature has the ability to spring a surprise when least expected” (extract from the judgement below) A recent High Court decision dealing with the tragic drowning of a toddler highlights once again the legal dangers faced by property owners who let out accommodation to the public. This particular case related specifically to a Holiday Let …
Landlord Liable for a Tragic “Freak” Flood Drowning Read More
“I am a marvellous housekeeper. Every time I leave a man, I keep his house” (seven-times-divorced actress Zsa Zsa Gabor) Historically 44% of South African marriages have ended in divorce, and there has reportedly been a 20% surge in new divorce applications since lockdown. For those unfortunate couples, whose marriages do eventually fall apart, often …
“Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security” (Personal Finance Expert Suze Orman) When you buy or sell your “Home Sweet Home”, particularly for the first time, the process can seem complicated, the terminology confusing, and the risks of making a costly mistake intimidating. You are after all dealing …
Buying and Selling Property: Nine Important Questions Read More
“7,000 people have already been arrested for not wearing masks and most of them now have criminal records” (Police Minister Bheki Cele in mid-January) We all know that wearing a mask is the right and the safe thing to do, but it is also a legal requirement – and it’s one that you really don’t …
Arrest and a Criminal Record for Not Wearing a Mask Read More
“Home, Sweet Home” 2021 is shaping up to be a busy year for both property sales and home builders, thanks in no small measure to the pandemic-induced concept of “work from home, live anywhere”. If you are one of the many landowners about to invite a team of contractors onto your property to build your …
Building a Home in 2021: The Dangers of Not Being NHBRC Compliant Read More
“Who acts in haste repents at leisure” (Aesop) Our Festive Season is always a busy time for property sales, and this year should be no different – pent up demand, increased affordability, relocations, record low-interest rates and availability of bonds are all factors likely to drive a busy property market for at least the next …
Before You Buy or Sell Property this Festive Season… Read More
