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A contract is only enforceable under South African law if it meets certain essential requirements. At its core, a legally binding contract is an agreement between two or more parties with the intention to create enforceable obligations.
When selling property in South Africa, one of the most significant costs a seller will face is estate agent commission. It's not just a line item in the agreement — it can amount to tens or even hundreds of thousands of rand, depending on the final sale price. And yet, many sellers go into the process without fully und
A burst sewage pipe may have been the final trigger - but the decision to relocate the Johannesburg Deeds Office has been a long time coming. After years of complaints, structural issues, and service delays, the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has confirmed that the deeds registry wi
Company liquidation is a formal legal process used to wind up a business. It involves selling off the company's assets, using the proceeds to pay off creditors, and ultimately deregistering the company. In South Africa, liquidation can be voluntary or compulsory, and it's often a necessary step when a business becomes
The results of the Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI) for the fourth quarter of 2024 confirm a modest improvement in the financial disposition of South African households, mainly due to three cuts of 25 basis points each in the repo rate between September 2024 and January 2025.
For many couples, the family home represents far more than bricks and mortar. It holds memories, a sense of security, and emotional significance — especially when children are involved. At the same time, it is often one of the most valuable financial assets a couple owns, which makes decisions about the home critically
When parents separate or divorce, decisions about where a child will live, who will care for them, and how they will be supported are among the most difficult and emotionally charged. In South African family law, every one of these decisions is guided by a single overriding consideration: the best interests of the chil
Divorce is one of the most emotionally and legally significant events a person can experience. Beyond the personal and family upheaval, it also involves a structured legal process that must be carefully followed to formally end a marriage in South Africa.
An antenuptial contract (often called a "prenup") is a legal agreement signed by two people before they get married. In South Africa, it serves to change the default legal consequences that would otherwise apply to their marriage under the Marriage Act and Matrimonial Property Act.
Rezoning is the legal process of changing the permitted use of a piece of land. Every property in South Africa is classified according to a zoning scheme controlled by the local municipality. These zones determine what the land may legally be used for—whether it's for residential housing, commercial buildings, industri
South Africa's agricultural land is tightly protected - not just by zoning schemes, but by national laws that treat farmland as a critical public resource. If you're hoping to convert agricultural property into residential plots, eco-estates, or smallholdings, you'll quickly discover that rezoning agricultural land is a
Many property owners approach rezoning with the misconception that it's an administrative expense—a single fee paid to the municipality. In reality, the cost of rezoning in South Africa extends well beyond the application itself. For developers, the true cost is often layered, ongoing, and tied to both professional ser
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