August 5, 2016

MANAGING DISPUTES OVER A DECEASED RELATIVE’S ESTATE

If someone leaves a sizeable estate behind, it may cause conflict among the possible heirs. The help of an attorney, when settling an estate after a […]
August 5, 2016

ALTERNATIVES TO LITIGATION – THE NATIONAL CONSUMER TRIBUNAL

The advent of consumer protection in South Africa has brought with it various institutions that are working at full speed to ensure the rights of the […]
June 29, 2016

WHEN AN ABUSED CHILD NEEDS HELP

There are instances when a child may need help or protection. An abused or neglected child, for example, might need intervention with the state’s help. Fortunately, […]
June 29, 2016

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN’S RIGHTS DURING DIVORCE

Divorce and the resulting challenges regarding child custody and the responsibilities of parents can be an ugly and difficult process. This is especially true of the […]
June 29, 2016

COMMERCIAL “COMMON LAW” EVICTIONS

To evict a tenant from your property in any given situation can be a cumbersome and drawn out process, especially if the lease agreement is not […]
May 17, 2016

THE APPLICATION OF THE TALEM QUALEM RULE

In situations where a wrongdoer causes some form of damage to a victim, the victim might suffer more damage than one might usually expect. This might […]
May 17, 2016

RIGHT TO A FAIR TRIAL

After the Oscar Pistorius saga everyone is wondering about the procedures of a murder trial. In this article we will discuss the right to a fair […]
May 17, 2016

WHO ARE OCCUPIERS IN TERMS OF THE EST ACT AND WHY ARE THEY EXCLUDED FROM THE AMBIT OF THE PIE ACT?

The Prevention of Illegal Eviction and Occupation of Land Act 19 of 1998 (“PIE Act”) provides, inter alia, the procedures for the eviction of unlawful occupiers. […]
April 26, 2016

COMMENCEMENT OF BUSINESS RESCUE PROCEEDINGS

Is your company experiencing financial strain? Are creditors breathing down your neck? Business Rescue proceedings may be a solution to your problems. Business Rescue is a […]
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