Legal Articles

April 2025 (16)

• Who Gets the House? Understanding Property Rights in Divorce
• Understanding the Best Interests of the Child in Divorce
• Step-by-Step Guide to the Divorce Process in South Africa
• Why You Need an Antenuptial Contract in South Africa
• Rezoning of Property in South Africa - What You Need to Know
• Agricultural Land Rezoning in South Africa – What Makes it so Difficult?
• The Cost, Delays, and Risks of Rezoning Property
• The Rezoning Process in South Africa
• Enforcing Property Sale Contracts in South Africa
• Can a Property Sale Agreement be Cancelled?
• The CPA and Lease Agreements in South Africa
• Long-Term Lease Agreement – When Does It Apply to You?
• What Happens to a Business During Divorce?
• Signing Suretyships When Married in Community of Property
• A Note on the Budget and US Tariff War
• What is a Notarial Bond in South Africa?

March 2025 (19)

• Differences Between a Notary Public and a Commissioner of Oaths
• Types of Divorce in South Africa - Which Option Is Right for You?
• Asbestos Roof – Is this a Defect in Your Home?
• Independent Contractors and PAYE in South Africa
• Independent Contractor Agreements for Startups and SMEs in South Africa
• Employees vs Independent Contractors – What is the Difference?
• Hidden Costs of Mortgage Bonds – What Homeowners Should Prepare For
• Mortgage Bond Law in South Africa
• What Happens If You Default on Your Mortgage Bond?
• Legal Requirements for Starting a Business in South Africa
• The Conveyancing Process in South Africa
• Mortgage Bonds in South Africa – A Homebuyer’s Guide
• Liquidation vs Business Rescue - Which Path Should You Take?
• Registration and Termination of Customary Marriages
• Property Rights in Customary Marriages – Who Owns What?
• Everything You Need to Know About Customary Marriages in South Africa
• Waterfall City - A Property Development Rooted in History and Innovation
• A Note on the Budget Postponement
• Defamation Cases in South Africa: When Can You Sue for Damages?

February 2025 (16)

• Marriage in Community of Property: Risks & Benefits Explained
• How to Pay Less for Your Traffic Fine in South Africa
• The Role of Negligence in Personal Injury Cases - What Must Be Proven?
• Voetstoots in South African Property Sales
• Antenuptial Contracts in Customary Marriages
• Essential Employment Contract Clauses in South Africa
• How ADR Saves You Time & Money in Legal Disputes
• How Marriage Contracts Affect Home Loans in South Africa
• What Jozi Residents Need to Know About the Electricity and Water Meter Audit
• Employment Law in South Africa - Your Rights and Responsibilities
• Understanding The Process Of Debt Collection In South Africa
• Estate Agents and the Duty to Disclose Property Histories
• A Note on the New Land Expropriation Act by Dr Roelof Botha
• What Should Sellers Disclose About a Property’s History?
• The Hidden Histories of South African Homes – What Buyers Aren’t Told
• South Africa’s Expropriation Bill Signed into Law – What It Means

January 2025 (12)

• Gauteng Number Plate Changes – Legal Insights
• Legal Impact of South Africa’s Proposed Zero-Alcohol Driving Law
• Tax on Crypto in South Africa – What Investors Need to Know
• A Living Will in South Africa – What is it and Why Does it Matter?
• Appointing an Administrator for Mentally Incapacitated Individuals in South Africa
• Are approved building plans required when selling property in South Africa?
• Who Pays for What During the Transfer of Property?
• South African Wills: In a Nutshell
• Marriage Contracts in South Africa
• Sectional Title Schemes in South Africa
• Employee Dismissal: Options for Employers
• Sale Agreement for Property: The Basics

December 2024 (1)

• Common Conveyancing Pitfalls in South Africa