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April 14, 2025

Claiming Ownership Through Acquisitive Prescription

One way to acquire property in South Africa is through acquisitive prescription. This method does not rely on the transfer of rights from a predecessor in […]
April 14, 2025

Understanding Restraints of Trade in South Africa: Legal Position and Practical Insights

A restraint of trade agreement is generally contained in a contract of employment. The purpose of such a restraint of trade clause is to protect businesses […]
April 14, 2025

What Role Do Homeowners’ Associations Play in Shared Developments?

Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) are a critical component of shared developments in South Africa, managing everything from noise levels to pet policies. While they offer many benefits, […]
March 10, 2025

Ensuring disciplinary warnings are fair and legally compliant

Disciplinary warnings serve as a tool for employers to communicate expected standards of conduct and performance to employees. It is a formal document from an employer […]
March 10, 2025

Sale of Immovable Property from a Deceased Estate

When an executor has been appointed by the Master through the issuance of Letters of Executorship, their primary duty is to finalise the administration of the […]
March 10, 2025

Property Ownership Transfer and the Abstract Theory

South African courts have adopted the abstract theory, which means that the validity of transferring ownership is not affected by whether the original transaction is valid. […]
March 10, 2025

Mediation v Arbitration: What Is the Difference? PART 2

As mentioned in Part I of this series, a common trend in many commercial contracts is the inclusion of an arbitration clause. This type of clause […]
February 17, 2025

First-Time Buyers: Your Guide to Property Transfers

Purchasing your first home is an exciting milestone, but the property transfer process can be confusing. At Strauss Daly, we specialise in making the legal aspects […]
December 9, 2024

Mediation vs Arbitration: What Is the Difference? PART 1

A common trend in commercial contracts is the inclusion of a mediation and/or arbitration clause. As a general point of departure, these clauses require the parties […]
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