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# Family House# Crises # Drama

01 March 2024,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

A,B,C (Siblings) brought an application against D (Executor in E’s Estate), for the Cancellation of a Title Deed which was... issued in E’s name (deceased).The basis of this application is that the property Erf 123 Orlando West was a “Family House”.

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Navigating the Challenges: Illiteracy and Signing an Offer to Purchase

01 March 2024

In the realm of real estate transactions, signing an Offer to Purchase is a crucial step that signifies a buyer's... intent to acquire a property. However, for illiterate individuals, this seemingly straightforward process can pose significant challenges. Illiteracy, defined as the inability to read or write, can complicate the signing of legal documents such as the Offer to Purchase. 

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Dont' lose your Title Deed

01 March 2024,  André Styger

For home owners it is often an important milestone the day they have paid off their bond. This is followed... by the bank releasing the title deed to the owner. But what happens when the owner wants to sell the property but cannot find the original title deed the bank gave back.”

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Selling Property without Spousal Consent – What now?

01 March 2024,  Marié Combrink

I know many people think it is general knowledge that when parties are married in community of property, both parties... have to sign agreements and legal documentation when immovable property is sold. 

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# Family House# Crises # Drama

01 March 2024,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

A,B,C (Siblings) brought an application against D (Executor in E’s Estate), for the Cancellation of a Title Deed which was... issued in E’s name (deceased).The basis of this application is that the property Erf 123 Orlando West was a “Family House”.

READ MORE
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Article

Navigating the Challenges: Illiteracy and Signing an Offer to Purchase

01 March 2024

In the realm of real estate transactions, signing an Offer to Purchase is a crucial step that signifies a buyer's... intent to acquire a property. However, for illiterate individuals, this seemingly straightforward process can pose significant challenges. Illiteracy, defined as the inability to read or write, can complicate the signing of legal documents such as the Offer to Purchase. 

READ MORE
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Dont' lose your Title Deed

01 March 2024,  André Styger

For home owners it is often an important milestone the day they have paid off their bond. This is followed... by the bank releasing the title deed to the owner. But what happens when the owner wants to sell the property but cannot find the original title deed the bank gave back.”

READ MORE
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Selling Property without Spousal Consent – What now?

01 March 2024,  Marié Combrink

I know many people think it is general knowledge that when parties are married in community of property, both parties... have to sign agreements and legal documentation when immovable property is sold. 

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Should I buy a house in my child’s name?

01 March 2024,  Gerda Janse van Rensburg

When parents do their estate planning, the question often comes up as to whether they should buy the house or... a property in the name of their minor children.

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Construction Contracts: Is it a “one-size-fits-all” decision?

22 February 2024

Clients often have very different perceptions about the necessity and type of contract they may need for their construction contract.... Surprisingly, even with large development projects, there is often the view that if you have the quote and designs, why then bother with a contract? In this article, we provide some guidance on the various types of construction contracts that can be considered for a building project, large or small.

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How far does employer liability for the actions of its employee extend?

22 February 2024

It is relatively well-known that employers can be held liable for the conduct of their employees. What is generally less... well-understood is the scope of this liability. For example, can an employer be liable for the conduct of an employee even while on sick leave? In this article, we take a look at an employer’s vicarious liability and how far this liability may extend.

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SA’s New Land Court Act – paving the way for settling land disputes

22 February 2024

In a quest to remedy historical land injustices and streamline the resolution of land and land rights issues in our... country, South Africa has introduced a pioneering piece of legislation — the new Land Court Act. This Act represents a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to foster equitable land distribution and provide an effective mechanism for resolving land disputes. The Land Court established by virtue of this transformative legislation will play a central role, as will be outlined in this article.

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South Africa’s four-day workweek trial: the good and the bad

21 February 2024

From March to August 2023, South Africa conducted the first African four-day workweek experiment involving several pilot companies trialling to... assess the pros and cons of such a move in a South African context. Although it’s far too early to make any conclusive findings, we share a few thoughts about the trial and its implications for South Africa.

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Why a clean donation can have sticky consequences

21 February 2024

A donation, made with the best of intent, may still land you in ‘hot’ water with SARS. In this article,... we explain why a donation could result in donations tax being payable to SARS and when and how this could happen.

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