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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

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

Ban on alcohol advertising: A justifiable rights infringement?

“In March 2020, the South African government introduced a ban on alcohol sales in order to reduce the pressure on hospitals for admission of people with injuries, trauma and fatalities caused by or arising from alcohol use. This restriction exposed

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

Transfer and Bond Costs to show new Deeds Office Fees

Deeds Office fees increase by about 5% from 1 April 2021, as published in the Government Gazette of 1 March 2021. These include increases for the registration of transfers and bonds. The calculators on our App STBBDirect, which is available

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 David Thompson | Knock Knock: Rectify incorrect door numbering in Cape Town sectional title schemes

When a new sectional title scheme is created in Cape Town, the developer of such sectional title scheme must, amongst other things, lodge the proposed Sectional Title Plan with the Cape Town Registrar of Deeds after approval thereof by the