July 29, 2024

Are You Using Your Residential Property for an Unauthorised or Illegal Purpose?

Residential homeowners must be aware of the judgment handed down by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in the case of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan […]
July 29, 2024

Is There a Need for Sectional Ownership?

Professor C.G. van der Merwe, the doyen of sectional titles in South Africa, sets out the reasons for introducing sectional ownership into a legal system. He […]
June 24, 2024

Three Innovative Approaches to Boost Your Retirement Savings

Retirement planning is absolutely key to your financial well-being, but let’s face it, as those golden years inch closer, a lot of us start to worry […]
June 24, 2024

Should You Opt for a DIY Divorce in South Africa?

A DIY divorce in South Africa offers a cost-effective, simple option for uncontested cases but comes with risks like unfair settlements and asset division issues. This […]
June 24, 2024

Understanding Tenant Rights to Property Possession

It often happens that a tenant, for whatever reason, refuses, neglects or is unable to pay rent and falls into arrears. A landlord, frustrated with the […]
June 24, 2024

How to Proceed with Divorce When Your Spouse Cannot Be Found

Rule 44(1) of the Uniform Rules of Court states that documents requesting a divorce or marriage annulment must be personally delivered to the person it concerns […]
April 23, 2024

Does My Maiden Name Automatically Change if I Get Married in South Africa?

Marriage is a significant milestone in one’s life, bringing with it a multitude of changes and decisions. One such decision that often arises is whether to […]
April 23, 2024

Estate Planning: Preparing for the Digital Afterlife

The emergence of digital ghosts on social media Social media platforms have become integral to our daily lives, but what happens to these digital profiles when […]
April 23, 2024

Is It Possible to Override a Registered Antenuptial Contract with a Postnuptial Agreement?

Before the Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984 (MPA) was introduced, matrimonial property law in South Africa was governed by the immutability principle. This principle dictated […]
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