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Corporate Law South Africa: Legal new year resolutions – identifying risks and “plugging” the holes
Every year, as both individuals and in our businesses, we find ourselves making a list of things we need to address or do differently in the coming year. These “to-do’s” should be founded on the learnings from past-experiences. If nothing else, 2017 was a year of many...
A private property owner’s guide to the legal eviction of unlawful occupants
South Africa is home to approximately 200,000 homeless people, a significant portion of the nation’s population of 53.5 million. While commendable efforts are being made to combat this, an unlawful occupant may cause considerable loss to a private property owner. In...
What is polygraph testing and is it admissible in South Africa?
In recent times, polygraph testing has been used more commonly. It was previously only used in the United States of America where it is regulated by legislation. In South Africa, it is frequently used in the Private Security Industry by Employers to dismiss employees...
What makes you the owner of shares?
Often a company’s shareholding is not clear to a layman and even though you might be in possession of a share certificate, you might not necessarily be the valid owner of any shares. What a misconception to be held under. These types of situations arise especially in...
Redistribution Agreements and Requirements by the Master of the High Court
When a person dies, their beneficiaries may inherit moveable and/or immoveable assets in terms of a valid will (testate succession) or interstate succession (in terms of the Intestate Succession Act No 81 of 1987). However, not all the heirs concerned may be thrilled...
SME’s and Corporate Governance
Corporate governance is not something that many SME’s concern themselves with. For a long time now, it has been considered an issue for only larger organisations. The King IV code has changed this by making provision for principles that can be applied by SME’s as...
Season’s Greetings
The holiday season provides a valuable opportunity for rest, reflection and rejuvenation. Notably 2017 has been one of the most challenging years for many of us. For others though, it has been the best year yet. Be that as it may, this year has in our view, more than...
Understanding Restraint of Trade Agreements
A Restraint of Trade agreement is included in the majority of employment contracts in South Africa, yet most parties only enquire about the enforceability of clause at the conclusion of the period of employment. It is of crucial that all parties have a full...
Caution for Trustees buying Trust property
Often individuals are appointed as the Trustee of a trusted friend or family member’s family Trust. Should, for example, the Trust’s founder pass away and the surviving spouse or the founder’s children wish to sell the Trust assets and dissolve the Trust, may the...
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