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From courtroom battles to common ground: Mediation and divorce

01 July 2025

Mediation in divorce is often mistaken for couples therapy, but it’s an alternative form of dispute resolution — helping separating... partners work through the terms of their divorce with the help of an independent third party.

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Selling your property? Watch out for lurking capital gains tax

01 July 2025

Before you count your profit, watch out for what’s quietly lurking beneath — capital gains tax. Here’s what every homeowner,... investor, and trustee should know before signing on the dotted line…

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From courtroom battles to common ground: Mediation and divorce

01 July 2025

Mediation in divorce is often mistaken for couples therapy, but it’s an alternative form of dispute resolution — helping separating... partners work through the terms of their divorce with the help of an independent third party.

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Selling your property? Watch out for lurking capital gains tax

01 July 2025

Before you count your profit, watch out for what’s quietly lurking beneath — capital gains tax. Here’s what every homeowner,... investor, and trustee should know before signing on the dotted line…

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What print or font is too small for a contract?

07 June 2018

I recently bought a second-hand car from a local car dealership. Not long afterwards the car started giving me trouble.... When I took it back to the dealership, they said it was not their responsibility as the contract I had signed transferred all responsibility to me. They showed me the contract, but most of it was printed so small that I couldn’t even read it let alone understand it. Surely I should at least be able to read a contract to be bound by it?

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Is the ‘indemnity’ still alive and well?

07 October 2016

Over the last few years I have read a number of articles that talk about the new Consumer Protection Act... and how it provides protection for me, the consumer. Yet, whenever I visit a shopping centre or sign an in-store agreement, I always wonder whether these disclaimers and indemnities are really enforceable, and if so, how has my position as a consumer, been improved by such legislation.

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What to do when your new second-hand car turns out to be a ‘lemon’

11 August 2016

I bought a second-hand car from a dealership about three months ago. The last week I’ve noticed that the engine... sounds terrible. I asked a mechanic to have a look at it and according to him the engine is shot and needs a complete overhaul, which  will be very expensive. The dealer said nothing about the engine being in such bad shape. But it is a second-hand car, so I’m not sure if I can return it or have the dealer fix it properly?

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Consumer complaints can no longer be ignored

16 July 2015

I recently bought ready-mix cement at a chain hardware store. I followed the instructions carefully in mixing the cement, but... when I started pouring it the consistency was clearly not right and it would not set. I went back to the hardware store to complain that the cement quality was unsatisfactory, but the store clerk said he couldn’t help me and that I must write a letter to the store with my complaint and attach photos, which I then did but have still not heard from them. Surely they are required to respond to a written complaint and cannot just ignore me?

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Direct marketing: How POPI has redrawn the battle lines

11 September 2014

More and more consumers are becoming aware of the war being fought for their attention. The ammunition being used includes... e-mails, faxes, sms’s and other forms of electronic communication. The prize: The attention of the man on the street, your average consumer. Enter the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) which will redraw the battle lines of this war for consumer attention. POPI aims to (at least in part) ensure that whoever wins this war for attention, wins it fairly and legally. But how have these battle lines been redrawn and can your business still market directly through electronic means to consumers?

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Skipped a credit instalment or two? Maybe you should check your post…

24 August 2014

Are you a party to a loan agreement or a credit account thinking that the contact details you insert are... a mere formality? You skip a payment or two every so often and circumvent the letters of demand or legal notices by ignoring the registered post sent to you? If so you may wish to reconsider your approach. With debt, ignorance is never bliss and the recent case of Kubyana v Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd (CC) bears witness thereto.

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Featured Insights

From courtroom battles to common ground: Mediation and divorce

01 July 2025

Mediation in divorce is often mistaken for couples therapy, but it’s an alternative form of dispute resolution — helping separating... partners work through the terms of their divorce with the help of an independent third party.

READ MORE
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Article

Selling your property? Watch out for lurking capital gains tax

01 July 2025

Before you count your profit, watch out for what’s quietly lurking beneath — capital gains tax. Here’s what every homeowner,... investor, and trustee should know before signing on the dotted line…

READ MORE
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Owing SARS money? Here’s what you need to do

30 June 2025

Owe SARS more than you can pay? You might be able to negotiate your way out of it—legally. Learn how... a compromise could offer a second chance.

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M&A in SA: Why everyone’s talking about earn-outs

30 June 2025

In South African private mergers and acquisitions (M&A), earn-outs are increasingly used as a tool to bridge valuation gaps and... align the interests of buyers and sellers.

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Think before you post: Your job might depend on it

30 June 2025

Think your personal social media is off-limits to your employer? Think again. This article reveals how online posts can lead... to real-world workplace consequences.

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Can a minor inherit a house or farm?

03 June 2025

Parents and other family members often bequeath immovable property to their children or grandchildren. But what is the position when... the testator dies and the person standing to inherit is still a minor? Can they inherit? In this article, we look at how this position is dealt with in our law.

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“Running” into trouble: pedestrian rights matter

03 June 2025

Think you're safe sprinting through a public race? A recent court ruling says otherwise. Find out how one runner's collision... turned into a costly legal lesson—and what it means for every athlete on public routes.

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Bypassing the National Credit Act may come back to bite you

02 June 2025

Think you can sidestep credit laws with ‘friendly’ loans or sneaky deals? Think again. Discover why trying to outsmart the... National Credit Act could lead to costly surprises you never saw coming.

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Cybercrime on the rise in property transactions

02 June 2025

As property transactions increasingly rely on electronic communication, buyers and sellers are becoming prime targets for cybercriminals. This article outlines... simple, effective steps to help protect against digital threats during the buying and selling process.

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Competition Commission guidelines on internal restructuring

30 May 2025

Thinking of reshuffling your company’s structure? The Competition Commission has just released clear guidelines on when internal changes could count... as mergers, and when you need to notify them. Don’t get caught off guard; find out what the new rules mean for your business.

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From courtroom battles to common ground: Mediation and divorce

01 July 2025
Mediation in divorce is often mistaken for couples therapy, but it’s an alternative form of dispute resolution — helping separating... partners work through the terms of their divorce with the help of an independent third party.
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