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September 30, 2024

Contractual consequences of breaking off an engagement

Contrary to popular belief, an engagement is not a mere social agreement. South African common law recognises an engagement (or promise to marry) as a contract […]
September 30, 2024

How to wind up a deceased estate

Winding up an estate in South Africa is a meticulous process governed by the Administration of Estates Act 66 of 1965. It involves the collection and […]
September 19, 2024

The importance of coherent tender specifications

Under the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 5 of 2000, an “acceptable tender” means “any tender which, in all respects, complies with the specifications and conditions of tender as set out in the tender document.” […]
August 1, 2024

The Reality of the Public Procurement Act 28 of 2024

Keen eyed suppliers and Organs of State alike will have noticed that the President of the Republic assented to the Public Procurement Bill on 23 July […]
July 8, 2024

What will happen if you ignore a court order?

Ignoring a court order in South Africa is a serious matter that can lead to significant legal consequences, including being held in contempt of court. This […]
July 8, 2024

How a Latin phrase affected a recent property dispute case

In essence, the Latin phrase nec vi, nec clam, nec precario translates to “without force, without secrecy, and without permission”. According to the Prescription Act, a […]
July 8, 2024

Are you obligated to pay arrear levies when purchasing a sectional title unit? Part 1

Recently, the High Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) was required to interpret Section 15B(3)(a)(i)(aa) of the Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986 in […]
May 20, 2024

The requirements for a registered office of a company

One aspect that is often not considered in great detail during the formation and registration of a juristic person in South Africa is its registered office, […]
May 20, 2024

Formation of trusts in South Africa

A trust exists when the founder of the trust has handed over or is bound to hand over to another the control of property which, or […]
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