July 13, 2026

Misled by a Property Seller? Know Your Legal Rights

What happens if a seller gives you false information to persuade you to buy a property? South African law offers protection in cases of misrepresentation, even […]
July 13, 2026

Trusts and Family Wealth

Passing wealth from one generation to the next is no longer a simple administrative exercise. Families today live longer, own more complex assets, and face evolving […]
June 1, 2026

Collecting School Fees in South Africa: The Legal Framework for 2026

Schools have the right to recover unpaid fees, but the law sets a precise sequence of steps that must be followed before any enforcement action can […]
June 1, 2026

Business Rescue vs Liquidation: Which Saves More Value?

Financial distress in business rarely happens overnight. It builds over time as cash flow tightens, creditors apply pressure, and operations become strained by inflation. By the […]
May 11, 2026

Results-Driven Banking Recoveries

At Strauss Daly, we understand that in banking and credit, time directly impacts recovery. Institutions need legal partners who act decisively and deliver results. As panel […]
April 7, 2026

Mediation Before Litigation: Balancing Efficiency and Constitutional Rights

South Africa’s civil justice system faces significant challenges, including escalating litigation costs, prolonged delays, and an overwhelming backlog of cases, with some civil trial dates not […]
April 7, 2026

When Buying Defective Goods on Credit: A Consumer Victory Explained

Buying goods on credit is part of everyday life for many South Africans, particularly when it comes to big-ticket items like vehicles. But what happens when […]
April 7, 2026

How to Clear Your Name After a Default Judgment Against You: Rescission of Judgments

Most people only become aware that a default judgment has been granted against them when the sheriff arrives with a warrant of execution or when their […]
February 9, 2026

Possession Is Nine-Tenths of the Law: Understanding Spoliation Law

What is spoliation? Spoliation refers to the unlawful dispossession of someone’s peaceful possession of movable or immovable property without their consent and/or without a court order […]
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