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Can the lights go out during a billing dispute?

20 September 2024,  Corlia van Zyl

Did you know that South African municipalities must follow strict legal guidelines when managing your account and service delivery?

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Public property auctions can be a double-edged sword

20 September 2024,  Tazné Adams

A sale in execution is known as a public auction held by the Sheriff of the Court once a writ... of execution has been issued to attach and sell immovable (and moveable) property. 

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Can a body corporate withhold a clearance certificate?

20 September 2024,  Nathan Christians

Once an offer to purchase is signed and the transfer process begins, sellers of units in a sectional title scheme... face several challenges, including the obligation to ensure that all dues to the body corporate are settled. 

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Simplifying estate late property transfers

20 September 2024,  Natalie Steenkamp

Property transfers following the passing of an individual can be a complex and emotionally challenging process, particularly when dealing with... the estate of a loved one. 

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Dr Candice Reynders named Commercial National Practice Group Head

05 September 2024,  Dr Candice Reynders

Dr Candice Reynders, a Director in the Commercial Practice Group, has been appointed as the new  Commercial National Practice Group... Head, effective 1 September 2024.

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Don’t gamble with banking details via email

03 September 2024,  Jaimee Best

Electronic invoices and banking details received via email are commonplace. Do you confirm banking details by telephone? Do you double-check... for changed account details? Are you wary of suspicious activity? For many, ignorance is bliss, with invoice and banking details taken at face value and payment made without thought to the potential cybercriminal lurking in the shadows. If this is you, read on about the dire consequences that could follow from such ignorance. 

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Trustee administrative duties under the spotlight

03 September 2024,  Elani van Coller

With new reporting obligations on trustees and SARS intensifying its submission requirements in respect of trust tax returns, no trustee... can afford to ignore the administrative duties imposed upon them in terms of common law and statutory law. In this article we briefly list some of the main administrative duties falling to any trustee.

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The implications of a waiver of rights by directors

02 September 2024,  Sian Angus

The Supreme Court of Appeal (“SCA”) recently handed down a judgement in what has been cited as a ‘landmark case’... in respect of the waiver of directors’ rights and the impact of such waiver on a company. In this article, we look at what a ‘waiver’ of rights in terms of a contract entails and what the effect of such a waiver by directors may have on a company, specifically concerning debts owed to the company.

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Consistency is key for Homeowners Associations

02 September 2024,  Tazné Adams

With communal living being the preference for many, issues arising from these regulated environments are to be expected. This demands... that the regulatory bodies entrusted with running the communal living environments demonstrate consistency in the application of their rules and standards concerning their constituents. In this article, we look at the conduct of a Homeowners Association that failed to act consistently in the application of its rules.

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Preserving your art legacy: Tax tips for collectors

02 September 2024,  André van NiekerkAnnelize van der Bank

For art collectors planning to pass their cherished collection down to heirs, it’s crucial to understand the tax implications involved.... While your artwork may hold sentimental and financial value, ensuring a smooth transfer requires navigating potential tax liabilities.

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Can the lights go out during a billing dispute?

20 September 2024,  Corlia van Zyl

Did you know that South African municipalities must follow strict legal guidelines when managing your account and service delivery?

READ MORE
4
Article

Public property auctions can be a double-edged sword

20 September 2024,  Tazné Adams

A sale in execution is known as a public auction held by the Sheriff of the Court once a writ... of execution has been issued to attach and sell immovable (and moveable) property. 

READ MORE
10
Article

Can a body corporate withhold a clearance certificate?

20 September 2024,  Nathan Christians

Once an offer to purchase is signed and the transfer process begins, sellers of units in a sectional title scheme... face several challenges, including the obligation to ensure that all dues to the body corporate are settled. 

READ MORE
10
Article

Simplifying estate late property transfers

20 September 2024,  Natalie Steenkamp

Property transfers following the passing of an individual can be a complex and emotionally challenging process, particularly when dealing with... the estate of a loved one. 

READ MORE
4
Article

Dr Candice Reynders named Commercial National Practice Group Head

05 September 2024,  Dr Candice Reynders

Dr Candice Reynders, a Director in the Commercial Practice Group, has been appointed as the new  Commercial National Practice Group... Head, effective 1 September 2024.

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