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Only Pay Your Own Rates And Taxes And Not Those Of The Previous Owner
29 Oct 2014
In the recent judgment in City of Tshwane v Mathabathe, it was held that municipalities have a lien against the property for debts due to them.
Customary Marriages In The Modern Day And Age
27 Oct 2014
Moropane v Southon was a recent case brought before the SCA and the key issue on which this appeal was based was as follows – when will a customary marriage
Houses - Transfer Trumps Intention
22 Oct 2014
Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward
Whistle(blowing) While You Work
20 Oct 2014
The fostering of a culture of disclosure is a constitutional imperative as it is at the heart of the fundamental principles aimed at the achievement of a just
Liar Liar! Employers - Can you use a polygraph?
17 Sep 2014
The respectability of polygraph evidence, at best, remains an open question”
The Employment Equity Changes ... Do they apply to you?
16 Sep 2014
All employers and employees need to take account of the recent amendments to the Employment Equity Act.
Business Rescue and Suretyships ... Creditors at risk
15 Sep 2014
Consider this scenario. It’s unfortunately one all too likely to face creditors in these hard times -
Suspensive Conditions ... and the "harsh" consequences of non-fulfilment thereof
15 Sep 2014
A recent Supreme Court of Appeal judgment illustrates the importance of fulfilling suspensive conditions in an agreement and the consequences of not doing so.
A Game of Homes ... Sea view wars
12 Sep 2014
A recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment underlines once again the need to properly record any and all agreements relating to your property.
Property Fraud ... Buyers, Bondholders Beware
12 Sep 2014
Although in practice title deeds as registered in the Deeds Office are accepted as proof positive of property ownership, two important