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The days of banks suing you in the high court are over
Read more: The days of banks suing you in the high court are overNational Credit Act matters must go through the much cheaper – and more accessible – magistrates’ courts. A recent judgment by a full bench of the Grahamstown High Court makes it unlawful for banks to bring National Credit Act matters […]
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MAINTENANCE FOR A SURVIVING SPOUSE
Read more: MAINTENANCE FOR A SURVIVING SPOUSEThe idea of freedom of testation is a core value of South African law and enjoys wide protection. In 1990, the Maintenance of Surviving Spouses Act, was passed to give a spouse legal recourse if disinherited or negatively affected by […]
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Claiming maintenance from parents living in foreign countries
Read more: Claiming maintenance from parents living in foreign countriesA major concern many parents have revolves around the existence of maintenance orders from a South African court which requires enforcement against a non-compliant person who resides in a foreign country. South African law allows its citizens to claim maintenance […]
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THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT 4 OF 2013
Read more: THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT 4 OF 2013The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013, or “POPI”, promotes the protection of personal information which is processed by both public and private bodies. POPI was signed into law by the President of South Africa on 19 November […]
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Taxing South Africans to death and beyond
Read more: Taxing South Africans to death and beyondAn increase in the estate duty rate and a potential doubling of the capital gains tax rate for individuals are pitted as potential additional revenue sources to make up for increasing budget shortfalls. This, together with recently introduced changes to […]
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BEWARE THE SELLER
Read more: BEWARE THE SELLERProperty sellers should not rely on the “blind protection” of the voetstoets clause if they don’t have approved building plans. There is a growing legal shift away from the protective blanket of voetstoets for second-hand property sellers with illegal or […]
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WHAT IS A TITLE DEED?
Read more: WHAT IS A TITLE DEED?If you are planning to buy a new property, you will need to get the title deed transferred into your name to prove that you are the owner of the property. You will need the assistance of an attorney specialising […]
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Do I need a contract before I get married?
Read more: Do I need a contract before I get married?The festive season is upon us as is the time for weddings and celebrations. Every year I am surprised at the number of happy couples waltzing down the aisle to say their vows with no knowledge of the choices they […]
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Traffic Officer confiscates my cell phone: What you should know!
Read more: Traffic Officer confiscates my cell phone: What you should know!Summary Since 2011 the City of Cape Town: Traffic By-Law, 2011 has made it possible for an authorised officer to confiscate your cellular device if you are caught using it in your car while driving. If you end up getting […]
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LEVIES GOING UP in Sectional Title Schemes
Read more: LEVIES GOING UP in Sectional Title SchemesScores of sectional title property owners are faced with hefty levy hikes if their body corporates haven’t made provision for the requirements of new legislation that recently came into effect. Bodies Corporate are now required to have a reserve fund, […]
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MAINTENANCE FOR A SURVIVING SPOUSE
Read more: MAINTENANCE FOR A SURVIVING SPOUSEThe idea of freedom of testation is a core value of South African law and enjoys wide protection. In 1990, the Maintenance of Surviving Spouses Act, was passed to give a spouse legal recourse if disinherited or negatively affected by […]
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Claiming maintenance from parents living in foreign countries
Read more: Claiming maintenance from parents living in foreign countriesA major concern many parents have revolves around the existence of maintenance orders from a South African court which requires enforcement against a non-compliant person who resides in a foreign country. South African law allows its citizens to claim maintenance […]
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THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT 4 OF 2013
Read more: THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT 4 OF 2013The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013, or “POPI”, promotes the protection of personal information which is processed by both public and private bodies. POPI was signed into law by the President of South Africa on 19 November […]
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Taxing South Africans to death and beyond
Read more: Taxing South Africans to death and beyondAn increase in the estate duty rate and a potential doubling of the capital gains tax rate for individuals are pitted as potential additional revenue sources to make up for increasing budget shortfalls. This, together with recently introduced changes to […]
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BEWARE THE SELLER
Read more: BEWARE THE SELLERProperty sellers should not rely on the “blind protection” of the voetstoets clause if they don’t have approved building plans. There is a growing legal shift away from the protective blanket of voetstoets for second-hand property sellers with illegal or […]
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WHAT IS A TITLE DEED?
Read more: WHAT IS A TITLE DEED?If you are planning to buy a new property, you will need to get the title deed transferred into your name to prove that you are the owner of the property. You will need the assistance of an attorney specialising […]
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Do I need a contract before I get married?
Read more: Do I need a contract before I get married?The festive season is upon us as is the time for weddings and celebrations. Every year I am surprised at the number of happy couples waltzing down the aisle to say their vows with no knowledge of the choices they […]
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Traffic Officer confiscates my cell phone: What you should know!
Read more: Traffic Officer confiscates my cell phone: What you should know!Summary Since 2011 the City of Cape Town: Traffic By-Law, 2011 has made it possible for an authorised officer to confiscate your cellular device if you are caught using it in your car while driving. If you end up getting […]
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LEVIES GOING UP in Sectional Title Schemes
Read more: LEVIES GOING UP in Sectional Title SchemesScores of sectional title property owners are faced with hefty levy hikes if their body corporates haven’t made provision for the requirements of new legislation that recently came into effect. Bodies Corporate are now required to have a reserve fund, […]