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From the desk of Annetjie | Constitution 18th Amendment Bill

The ANC’s proposals for a revised draft Constitution 18th Amendment Bill were adopted by a majority vote of the National Assembly ad hoc committee. Section 25 of the proposed draft Bill has amended the Constitution of the Republic of South

Privacy rights: Big Brother’s (unrestrained) watch has ended

In February 2021 the Constitutional Court handed down a judgment that made notorious whistle-blower Edward Snowden tweet: “wow”. Privacy and the protection thereof has become an increasingly hot topic of late, with the spotlight shining on the practices of social

Accidents happen, and so does payback

A cycling accident is an overwhelming and traumatic experience and also a frequent occurrence. Cyclists and motor vehicle drivers should respect each other on the road, but the concerns highlighted by Arrive Alive show that this ideal is still far

From the desk of Annetjie | How serious is my POPIA business information officer’s job?

With the countdown to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) entering its last days, business owners have been advised also to ensure that their Information Officers are duly registered with the Information Regulator. The

Straight Talkers Bringing Balance

Second and third dwellings on a property May you run a bed and breakfast or creche from your home, or even decide to build a second or third dwelling on available space on your property? In most instances, the answers

Thoughts on township establishment May 2021: The transfer of a serviced erf

The transfer of a serviced erf by the township owner directly from the township title is legal. In the normal course of the business of a developer in the affordable housing market, the product on sale is a serviced erf

What will go wrong? The importance of a valid will in the 21st century

South Africa’s jurisprudence is littered with cases dealing with the lack of compliance with the Law of Succession, often resulting in wills being declared invalid and thus unenforceable. The legal repercussions of an invalid will are that the testator’s assets

Message from the Department of Human Settlements

Claims of selling RDP houses illegally is a major concern for Government, According to the Housing Amendment Act of 2001, a beneficiary is prohibited from selling an RDP house within eight years of it being handed to them. Read more

Cycle injury claims: Location is key

Imagine you are on your mountain bike on a provincial road on your way home after enjoying time on some favourite routes on a nearby wine farm. Travelling at around 55km p/h downhill on a road with a 100km p/h

Can I unilaterally revoke an offer before acceptance?

University of the North v Franks & Others – (2002) 23 ILJ 1252 (LAC) Introduction Two of the fundamental elements of the South African Law of Contract is offer and acceptance. In other words, for a legally binding contract

From the desk of Annetjie | Constitution 18th Amendment Bill

Privacy rights: Big Brother’s (unrestrained) watch has ended

Accidents happen, and so does payback

From the desk of Annetjie | How serious is my POPIA business information officer’s job?

Straight Talkers Bringing Balance

Thoughts on township establishment May 2021: The transfer of a serviced erf

What will go wrong? The importance of a valid will in the 21st century

Message from the Department of Human Settlements

Cycle injury claims: Location is key

Can I unilaterally revoke an offer before acceptance?

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