Recently, the Western Cape High Court ordered a father embroiled in protracted divorce proceedings to settle his maintenance arrears before his wife and minor children are required to vacate the matrimonial home, which he unilaterally sold without securing alternative accommodation
Read MoreIn a clear bid to facilitate South Africa’s removal from the grey list, the National Treasury recently published the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill (‘the Bill’) for public comment. Following its greylisting by the Financial
Read MoreAssented to in April 2023, the Employment Equity Amendment Act (‘the Amendment Act’), which introduces the controversial concept of ‘sectoral targets’ for designated employers and those seeking to conduct business with government, came into operation on 1st January 2025. Designed
Read MoreIn an important decision in the context of litigation privilege and public interest access, the Supreme Court of Appeal (‘the SCA’) was recently tasked with ascertaining whether a third party’s communication was intended for pending or anticipated litigation and thus
Read MoreLate last year, the Office of the Chief Registrar issued an important circular suspending the operation of a new Registrars’ Conference Resolution, namely RCR 9/2024. Introduced to clarify the correct transaction date to insert on a transfer duty receipt in
Read MorePublished via presidential proclamation in the Government Gazette over the festive break, various provisions of the Companies Amendment Act, as well as the entire Companies Second Amendment Act, are now operational. These statutes, which were assented to in July 2024,
Read MoreAs we ease into 2025, many of us have outlined our personal and professional goals as we seek to enhance our quality of life. While New Year’s resolutions typically centre around health, finances, and personal growth, one crucial aspect is
Read MoreProperty transactions 101: Managing the discovery of defects post-signature In transactions involving the sale of immovable property, the discovery of a defect by a purchaser after signing a sale agreement is commonplace. From a faulty pool pump to a leaking
Read MoreThe greater Blouberg area, a coastal suburb located just north of Cape Town, is rapidly becoming one of South Africa’s premier semigration destinations. With its idyllic coastal lifestyle, extensive amenities, and close proximity to Cape Town’s CBD, Blouberg’s property market
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