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Since the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) came into effect, businesses across South Africa have been scrambling to update contracts, change systems, and create new policies. While compliance is essential, we've seen many organisations go overboard — quoting legislation at clients, adding unnecessary red
In today's financial and property markets, compliance is not just a legal requirement — it's a safeguard for both businesses and clients. At Van Deventer Dowlath & Marx Incorporated (VDM), we take FICA (Financial Intelligence Centre Act) and KYC (Know Your Customer) obligations seriously, ensuring that every transactio
In Johannesburg, residents can apply to close off public roads with security booms, gates, or guardhouses. This is regulated by the JRA's Road Closure Policy and requires formal approval before implementation.
South Africa is embarking on one of its most ambitious infrastructure undertakings: a $25 billion grid expansion project that will add more than 14,000 km of transmission lines to the national network. The initiative is a cornerstone in unlocking renewable energy generation, stabilising the grid, and enabling the count
Court proceedings are deliberate by design. Deadlines are measured in weeks and months, ensuring each party has time to prepare. But some disputes cannot wait. If a landlord is about to change the locks, if a bank is set to freeze an account, or if assets are being moved beyond reach - ordinary timeframes leave a litigation time bomb.
A listing appointment is your opportunity to build trust, position yourself as the expert, and set clear expectations with the seller. Too often, agents rely on generic presentations that focus on their own achievements instead of addressing the real issues sellers need to understand. If you want to stand out, make sur
Recovering unpaid debt is never just about persistence. Businesses and individuals often turn first to debt collection agents who phone, send reminders, or negotiate repayment. While these efforts may secure voluntary compliance, they stop at persuasion. If a debtor refuses to pay, an agent's authority ends there.
When a civil dispute arises, the first question is not only whether you have a valid claim, but where it should be pursued. South Africa's courts are not interchangeable. A claim for unpaid rent, for example, is unlikely to be heard in the same forum as a constitutional challenge or a multi-million rand commercial disp
When disputes cannot be resolved privately, civil litigation offers a structured legal pathway for resolving disagreements between individuals, businesses, or organisations. Unlike criminal cases, which involve the state prosecuting an accused person, civil cases deal with matters such as contracts, debts, property, an
Deciding whether to take someone to court is rarely a simple decision. Many people find themselves caught between frustration, financial loss, and uncertainty about whether their situation qualifies as a civil case. Should you sue to recover damages, enforce a contract, or protect your rights? Or would another route—su
When disputes arise, the first instinct is often to "take it to court." Litigation has long been the traditional path for resolving conflicts, but it is not always the most practical or beneficial one. Court processes can stretch on for years, cost enormous sums in legal fees, and play out in a very public forum.
South Africa's courts are often stretched to capacity, with long delays and high costs standing in the way of timely justice. For many people, this means that even relatively straightforward disputes can drag on for months or years, leaving litigants frustrated and financially strained. To address this challenge, court
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