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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 […]
December 9, 2024

Who Owns Your Home—the Bank, or You?

With the vast majority of homes being financed through the country’s biggest banks, the popular online debate around who owns a mortgaged home in South Africa […]
December 9, 2024

Understanding Homeowners Associations (HOAs)

If you are considering buying a property in a housing development, it’s essential to understand what a Homeowners Association (HOA) is and how it operates. HOAs […]
November 7, 2024

Did that fixed term contract really end?

The use of fixed term contracts of employment (FTCs) is commonplace in employment practices and despite employees agreeing and entering into such contracts with eyes wide […]
October 31, 2024

Addressing Minority Shareholder Oppression: Effective Remedies

Being a minority shareholder can leave you powerless in situations where decisions are made against your wishes. Most Memorandums of Incorporation (MOIs) typically require a 75% […]

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