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Are you considering renting out your house or flat, or perhaps just a room? Investing in a well-drafted lease agreement and knowing your rights and obligations […]

Moving to a new country entails more than just packing your bags and boarding a plane. If you are contemplating a more permanent move to South […]

The City of Cape Town announced at the end of 2018 that the failure to register your solar panel with the City of Cape Town before […]

by Caitlin Harvey Competition law in South Africa is an area of law that aims to maintain and promote competition in the South African market. Since […]

by Erlise Loots Capital gains tax In South Africa, a so-called capital gains tax (“CGT”) is triggered when any immovable property situated in South Africa is […]

by Bisset Boehmke McBlain The beginning of a new year often brings with it decisions of a life-changing nature. Many couples and individuals will decide that […]

by Leanne Williams The buying and selling of a property can be an intimidating and complex process. The sale process involves specialised skill and knowledge and […]

On 14th February we notified you of the impending amendments to Deeds Registries regulations dealing with the procedure for applications for replacement copies of title deeds. […]

It is now important for all property owners to confirm the whereabouts of their original title deeds as recent regulations published on behalf of the Minister […]

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) recently issued a notice regarding the requirements for the lodging of an application for the removal of a director […]

Potential buyers should be aware that a property sold on auction is not necessarily a bargain buy. This is because the property on auction isn’t necessarily […]

My husband and I have two minor children. I am concerned about who will look after our children in the event of my husband and I […]

South Africans will soon have to be much more careful about posting messages on WhatsApp and other social media platforms, as the Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill […]

Buying a rental property could be an incredible investment opportunity, however, it’s important to make a well-informed decision before investing, as it is not for everyone. […]

Tenants often don’t read carefully through the terms and conditions contained in their lease agreement and this can cause problems down the road. A properly drafted […]

One of the biggest dreams that most people have, is to one day own their own home. However, that is easier said than done. Dreams of […]

Maintenance orders and variation Maintenance is that part of the divorce order which is not a final determination of the rights of the parties. However, as […]

The adoption process is regulated in South Africa by the Children’s Act 38 of 2005 (“the Act”). Adoption is one of the ways to help give abandoned […]

by Sophie Robertson The Western Cape High Court on 31 August 2018 handed down its judgment in the case of Women’s Legal Centre Trust v President […]

by Nicozaan Finestone-Jordaan Companies worldwide, from small to international businesses, are realising that information is an important strategic asset.  Businesses are devising new ways of collecting […]