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From courtroom battles to common ground: Mediation and divorce

01 July 2025

Mediation in divorce is often mistaken for couples therapy, but it’s an alternative form of dispute resolution — helping separating... partners work through the terms of their divorce with the help of an independent third party.

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Selling your property? Watch out for lurking capital gains tax

01 July 2025

Before you count your profit, watch out for what’s quietly lurking beneath — capital gains tax. Here’s what every homeowner,... investor, and trustee should know before signing on the dotted line…

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Acquisition of Ownership by Prescription

01 July 2025,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

Just the other day I had a consultation with a client of mine in an eviction matter. According to Mr... A, he bought ERF 1234 WELKOM EXTENSION 3 (Vacant Land), from his friend, Mr B (Registered Owner) on 12 July 1994 for the amount of R 30 000.00 (Thirty Thousand Rand). My smart client produced an affidavit duly signed by him and Mr B. He even attached the receipt and gave me the original title deed.

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I Was Out on Bail, Found Guilty and I Am Waiting for Sentencing – What Can I Expect?

01 July 2025,  Lerato Mashego

If you have been found guilty in a South African court and are now awaiting sentencing, you are likely facing... a whirlwind of emotion, confusion, anxiety, and uncertainty. One of the most pressing questions you may have, what happens next? In short, what remains is the sentencing phase, and that is the phase where the court decides the appropriate punishment for your offence.

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From courtroom battles to common ground: Mediation and divorce

01 July 2025

Mediation in divorce is often mistaken for couples therapy, but it’s an alternative form of dispute resolution — helping separating... partners work through the terms of their divorce with the help of an independent third party.

READ MORE
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Article

Selling your property? Watch out for lurking capital gains tax

01 July 2025

Before you count your profit, watch out for what’s quietly lurking beneath — capital gains tax. Here’s what every homeowner,... investor, and trustee should know before signing on the dotted line…

READ MORE
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Article

Acquisition of Ownership by Prescription

01 July 2025,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

Just the other day I had a consultation with a client of mine in an eviction matter. According to Mr... A, he bought ERF 1234 WELKOM EXTENSION 3 (Vacant Land), from his friend, Mr B (Registered Owner) on 12 July 1994 for the amount of R 30 000.00 (Thirty Thousand Rand). My smart client produced an affidavit duly signed by him and Mr B. He even attached the receipt and gave me the original title deed.

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I Was Out on Bail, Found Guilty and I Am Waiting for Sentencing – What Can I Expect?

01 July 2025,  Lerato Mashego

If you have been found guilty in a South African court and are now awaiting sentencing, you are likely facing... a whirlwind of emotion, confusion, anxiety, and uncertainty. One of the most pressing questions you may have, what happens next? In short, what remains is the sentencing phase, and that is the phase where the court decides the appropriate punishment for your offence.

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Filter: Debt Collection
Debt collections – Regular questions answered

04 January 2021

Let’s start the new year with a short list of regular questions that we receive regarding debt collections and a... few short answers. 

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Bullied because of debt

02 January 2020

Debt collection is when an attorney, a person who is an agent of an attorney or a registered debt collector... collects, on behalf of the credit provider, any outstanding amount, plus lawful interest, admin costs and legal fees.

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When is the correct time to hand over a matter for debt collection?

01 November 2019

When is the correct time to hand over a matter for debt collection?   This can be a very... difficult decision for any business or person that is relying on clients and or even patients in some situations to pay statement of accounts that has been rendered.  

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Can a Debt Collector take my property?

03 June 2019

The only way a debt collector can take your property is through the legal process of attachment of moveable property... and sale in execution of moveable property ; and the attachment of immoveable property and sale in execution.

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Debt Collection

02 May 2019,  Dries Knoetze

“I have received various calls from a debt collector, acting on behalf of one of my creditors at all hours... of the night. I have blocked the number but the calls do not seem to stop. The Collector even went as far as to threaten me and my family should I fail to make payments directly to him. What can I do to stop this harassment?”   

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Can a debt collector have me arrested?

02 May 2019

Collection agencies usually do not have legal authority to issue warrant of arrests or have you put in jail.

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