Posted on 8/14/2025 8:53 AM By Cor van Deventer
With completion scheduled for November 2026, the development—170 Grosvenor—promises more than just stylish homes. It offers a secure investment in one of South Africa’s most resilient property markets, supported by the legal expertise of VDM Attorneys to ensure every stage of the project meets the highest regulatory and contractual standards.
Posted on 8/13/2025 10:15 AM By Cor van Deventer
Johlene Wasserman, Director of Community Schemes and Compliance at VDM Law, confirmed that the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) has issued a Practice Directive that represents a substantial shift in how community schemes are regulated and enforced. The directive, signed and published on 18 July 2025, sets out uniform standards for addressing a range of governance issues, including the treatment of pets, the imposition of fines, and the regulation of domestic workers.
Posted on 8/12/2025 2:57 PM By Cor van Deventer
For businesses that regularly purchase pre-owned assets—whether machinery, vehicles, furniture, or even certain fixed property—understanding how notional input VAT on second-hand goods works can create measurable cash flow savings. But it’s not a free-for-all. The rules are technical, the definitions are specific, and non-compliance can result in SARS rejecting the claim entirely.
Posted on 8/9/2025 8:48 AM By Cor van Deventer
We are delighted to announce VDM Attorneys’ new partnership with Access Bank, a dynamic pan-African financial institution with a bold expansion strategy - especially in the South African market.
Posted on 8/7/2025 2:42 PM By Cor van Deventer
Divorce is never simple—but when one spouse is mentally ill or in a prolonged state of unconsciousness, the legal and ethical questions become far more complex. Can a person in such a vulnerable condition be divorced? And if so, are there any safeguards in place to protect them from being financially or legally exploited?
Posted on 8/5/2025 3:24 PM By Cor van Deventer
South African courts will only dissolve a marriage under very specific circumstances. Either the relationship has broken down so completely that there is no chance of restoration, or one spouse is suffering from mental incapacity or continuous unconsciousness that makes the continuation of the marriage untenable.
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Posted on 8/4/2025 2:36 PM By Cor van Deventer
Cognitive decline, psychiatric illness, or catastrophic injury can strip a person of the legal capacity to make financial and personal choices, leaving their assets and wellbeing exposed to risk. In South Africa, the law recognises the gravity of this situation and provides formal mechanisms to protect both the incapacitated adult and their estate.
Posted on 7/30/2025 2:57 PM By Cor van Deventer
Among the ADR methods available, mediation and arbitration are the most widely relied upon. Both provide pathways to resolve disputes outside the courtroom, but they differ in structure, cost, enforceability, and strategic purpose. Choosing the right process can determine how effectively, affordably, and sustainably your dispute is resolved — which makes understanding these options essential before taking your next step.
Posted on 7/29/2025 2:47 PM By Cor van Deventer
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provides individuals and businesses with recognised methods to resolve disputes without going through full court litigation. These processes, which include mediation, arbitration, negotiation, and expert determination, are designed to save time, reduce legal costs, and give parties greater control over the outcome of their matters.
Posted on 7/28/2025 10:17 AM By Cor van Deventer
In property sales, the most contentious issues rarely surface during negotiations — they emerge after transfer, when defects are discovered and expectations collide with reality. South African law draws a clear legal distinction between latent and patent defects, and that distinction often determines who carries the cost when problems arise.
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