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‘Remote’ commissioning?

24 July 2024,  Wisani Maluleke

In a world where physical separation is becoming increasingly irrelevant thanks to technological advancements, one may wonder to what extent... the law has followed suit. With legal documents needing to be commissioned, the question arises whether this can be done remotely by way of virtual conferencing. Well, like any good lawyer would say, “It depends!”

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When medical certificates raise a red flag

24 July 2024,  Odirile Matladi

The submission of medical certificates by employees to support their requests for sick leave is a common employment phenomenon. Employers... often grapple with how to handle medical certificates they suspect are irregularly issued by a medical practitioner, particularly when the medical practitioner is notorious for 'selling' such certificates. 

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Deregistration looms for non-compliant companies

24 July 2024,  Mark le Riche

The recent ruling of Goosen v Minister of Trade and Industry and Others (EL 639/2024) [2024] ZAECELLC 28 highlights the... critical duty companies have to file annual returns with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) and the significance of the procedures companies must follow to reinstate a deregistered company. 

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Must you pay the estate agent if there is no agreement?

24 July 2024,  Natalie Steenkamp

When buying or selling a property, estate agents play a crucial role in facilitating the process. But what happens when... there is no explicit agreement regarding the estate agent's commission? Is it still payable?

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The rising tide of business email compromise

23 July 2024,  Ahmed Dhupli, Dr Damian Viviers

Cybercrime is on the rise and is fast becoming one of the most noteworthy threats of the modern age. Perpetrators... of cybercrime are located all over the world and can swiftly facilitate cybercrime between jurisdictions. Developing countries such as South Africa are also more vulnerable to cybercrime, especially with the rapid spread of technology and the internet across the African continent, creating a new and vulnerable target base for cyber criminals.

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Unlocking a hidden gem in the Income Tax Act

23 July 2024,  Ahmed Dhupli, Dr Candice Reynders

Hidden gems in the form of tax deductions do exist in the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 (“ITA”). With... escalating taxes, any hidden tax breaks are always welcomed by taxpayers. One such gem is buried in section 24O of the ITA. In this article we share the opportunities section 24O holds by focusing on its use and application to those acquiring equity shares.

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Lighting up fire danger ratings

23 July 2024,  Eldon Ward

Fire danger ratings are often displayed on weather news, and in our South African winter where wildfires can often run... rampant, it is of particular importance to take note of these fire danger ratings. This article explores the necessary precautionary steps to take in response to these fire danger ratings. 

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#MandelaDay: gender equality for separated parents

18 July 2024,  Ilze Strydom, Zelnè du Toit

Gender equality in parental rights is a major goal in the South African legal system. 

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Shortlisted for the 2024 African Legal Awards

11 July 2024,  Dr Candice Reynders, Luhann Prinsloo, Soekie Smith

We are thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted for the prestigious African Legal Awards.

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Mediation – a go-to option for divorcing couples

27 June 2024,  Chang-Lin Dirks

At the heart of divorce proceedings, lies an intense personal battle between spouses. Enter mediation as a growing alternative dispute... resolution mechanism aiming to preserve relationships and protect the psychological and emotional well-being of children and adults by avoiding drawn-out and combative court proceedings. In this article, we take a brief look at mediation as a go-to option for divorcing couples in South Africa.

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Outstanding charges, body corporates and sales in execution

27 June 2024,  Corlia van Zyl

Recently our Supreme Court of Appeal had to consider whether a purchaser was entitled to only pay for outstanding levies... of a sectional title property that was sold in an execution sale or also the other outstanding charges such as water, sewerage etc. where the terms of the execution sale only required payment of the outstanding levies. In effect, the court had to consider whether a body corporate could be forced to accept a lesser amount because of the terms of a sale in execution.

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Businesses, body corporates, and the right to electricity

27 June 2024,  Michaela Assur

Can a business enforce its right to receive electricity if the body corporate under which that business falls fails to... pay its service fees to the municipality? 

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