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Thought of the Week | Whose wall is it anyway? Boundary walls and common walls in terms of South African law

There are two schools of thought in South Africa on the subject of boundary or common walls. The first follows the notion of co-ownership; this ideology runs on the basis of two neighbouring owners being co-owners of the common wall

Thought of the Week | The requirements when a foreigner purchases immovable property in South Africa

Our Immigration Act 23 of 2002 prescribes the rules for dealing with foreigners, their residence here, their departure from the country, and related matters. A foreigner, for purposes of the Act, is someone who is not a South African citizen.

Thought of the Week | A Testator’s intention: Is it enough for a valid Will?

The Wills Act 7 of 1953 sets out clear requirements for the drafting of a valid Will, including that it must have a signature or mark of the testator and must be witnessed. However, what happens if the wishes of

Thought of the Week | Fiduciary Rights and immovable property: What you need to know

For many people, drafting their Will is often a somewhat overwhelming experience. It can even become daunting where various challenges must be addressed. Imagine, for example, that you have married for a second time and there are children from one

Thought of the Week | Fidusiêre regte: Wanneer, Hoekom en Hoe?

Vir baie mense is die opstel van hul testament ‘n ietwat oorweldigende ervaring, wat selfs nog meer skrikwekkend word waar verskillende uitdagings die hoof gebied moet word. Stel u voor dis u tweede huwelik, daar is kinders uit die vorige

Thought of the Week | Conveyancer’s Certificate: Why it is needed and where do I get it?

Before approving plans for the development of a property or for amendment of the use rights associated with a property, a municipality will call for a Conveyancer’s Certificate. The Conveyancer’s Certificate is prepared by a conveyancer, being an admitted attorney

Thought of the Week | On housing consumers, the NHBRC and building a new home

If you are thinking of building a new home in South Africa, remember that the Housing Consumers Protection Measures Act 95 of 1998 imposes certain requirements to be met to ensure that the Act’s protection measures are available to you

Thought of the Week | Izinto ekufuneka uzazile xa uzakwakha indlu

Ukuba ucinga ngokwakha indlu entsha eMzantsi Afrika, khumbula ukuba uMthetho wemiGaqo yokuKhusela abaThengi beZindlu ka-95 ka-1998 ubeka iimfuno ezithile ekufuneka kuhlangatyezwane nazo ukuze kuqinisekiswe ukuba amanyathelo okhuselo alo Mthetho ayafumaneka kuwe njengomnini (owner). Umthetho uqinisekisa ukuba umnini mhlaba unokhuseleko oluthile

Thought of the Week | Homeowner’s or Household insurance: What’s the difference?

Homeowners’ insurance, also sometimes referred to as ‘building insurance’, provides cover in the event of damage to your home’s physical structure. This insurance is in respect of the bricks and mortar, roof, windows and the like of your home. Homeowners’

Thought of the Week | Unpacking the Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020

The Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020 brings South Africa up to global standards for combating cybercrime. With a global surge in internet-based offences partially driven by the influx of individuals working from home due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the promulgation