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Curator Bonis Vs Curator Ad Litem
Under South African law, certain factors affect a person’s capacity to act on his/her behalf and manage his/her affairs. For example, factors such as age in the case of minors or mental illness can render persons ‘incapable’. Under these circumstances, an application...
Beware of Instant Credit!
The National Credit Act 34 of 2005 (the “Act”) regulates the extension of credit in South Africa and aims to protect consumers against unscrupulous credit providers. The Act provides several mechanisms through which the extension of credit is regulated to avoid...
Recession and the Legal Impact it Poses on Businesses
South Africa has moved from the unprecedent experience of Covid-19 which devastatingly impacted the economy and various industries, to having a load-shedding crisis and constantly increasing petrol prices. Economists, investors, businesses and consumers alike have...
The Irregular Step in Litigation
Litigation can often be bitter, hostile, and a long, drawn-out process. This is why we have established Court Rules to ensure that the proceedings are fair and matters can be resolved expeditiously. However, what happens if a party to a dispute does not follow the...
Withdrawal of an Offer of Employment – is that a Dismissal?
The question is really - when does the employment relationship start? In my view, the start of the relationship is often blurred on receipt of an offer - before it is accepted. Subject to one limitation, an offer of employment can be withdrawn at any time before the...
Anton Piller – in the Context of Data and Privacy Security Regulation
The right to privacy is protected in terms of the common law. More importantly, though, section 14 of the Constitution covers the right to privacy. However, the request is not absolute. Section 36 of the Constitution allows for the limitation of, among other things,...
How to Legally Adopt Your Stepchild
With the increasing occurrence of blended families, we often see the situation of clients asking for our legal assistance in adopting their stepchild. This often happens when a stepmother or stepfather is more involved in raising the child, and the other biological...
Not Happy with the CSOS order? Here’s your next step…
It is a common cause that disputes may arise between members of community schemes. It is therefore paramount that provisions need to be in place to facilitate the dispute resolution process when the need arises. The Community Schemes Ombud Services, known as CSOS, was...
Memorandum of Undersdtanding “MOU” – is it binding?
Whether you are looking to purchase a new company or enter into a joint venture, there needs to be an understanding before there can be any agreement. Discovering a new venture or simply pursuing something you are passionate about can be quite exciting. It is, however...
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