October 26, 2022

Transfer duty – No surprises – Part 2

The Transfer Duty Act 40/1949 (“the Act”) states that transfer duty (duty) is to be levied on any property acquired by any person by way of […]
September 13, 2022

Can fixed-term contracts automatically turn into permanent contracts?

In Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries v Teto and Others,1 the Labour Appeal Court (“LAC”) considered whether the termination of employees initially engaged on fixed-term contracts constituted a dismissal on […]
September 13, 2022

Think before you sign: 5 things to consider before signing a contract

The simple definition of a contract is where an offer by one party is accepted by the other party. These parties are the contracting parties. There […]
August 18, 2022

I’ve been pulled over by the police, what are my rights?

Being pulled over by the police is often an intimidating and frightening experience for many. In many situations, it’s an experience in which the police exploit […]
August 18, 2022

Distributing retirement fund death benefits

Step 1: Identifying and tracing dependents. Section 37C of the Pension Funds Act places a clear and onerous duty on the board of trustees to determine […]
June 17, 2022

Transfer Duty. No Surprises. Part I

SUMMARY: A client recently wanted advice on a deed of sale pertaining to the sale of shares in a company that owned a house in Hermanus. […]
June 17, 2022

The Employer’s Responsibility in Workplace Harassment

This article will briefly discuss the common law option available to employees who are exposed to a form of discrimination in the workplace, specifically sexual harassment […]
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