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Motor Vehicle Accidents.

04 May 2026,  Dries Knoetze

“I lent my trailer to my brother-in-law, and whilst in his possession, my brother was involved in an accident. He... did not stop or report the accident. I have received a notice to appear in court, as a witness identified only the trailer’s registration number, when my brother-in-law caused the accident. What should I do?”

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What Happens if I Run Away after being Involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident?

04 May 2026,  Phoebe Minnie

Running away from the scene of a motor vehicle accident, which refers to as “hit-and-run” is a serious offence in... South Africa with far-reaching legal, financial and personal consequences. Whether the accident involves injury, death, or only property damage, the law laces a clear duty on drivers to stop, assist and report the incident. Failing to do so can lead to severe penalties and long-term repercussions.

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What are a Passenger’s Rights after a Motor Vehicle Accident?

04 May 2026,  Deoné Lonergan

Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be very traumatic, especially when you are a passenger in the motor... vehicle and had no control over what happened.

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Can I Sue a Company for Vehicle Damages caused by their Employee?

04 May 2026,  Crystelle Neethling

The answer is yes, you may be able to sue the employer for damages, depending on the circumstances.

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Motor Vehicle Accidents.

04 May 2026,  Dries Knoetze

“I lent my trailer to my brother-in-law, and whilst in his possession, my brother was involved in an accident. He... did not stop or report the accident. I have received a notice to appear in court, as a witness identified only the trailer’s registration number, when my brother-in-law caused the accident. What should I do?”

READ MORE
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Article

What Happens if I Run Away after being Involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident?

04 May 2026,  Phoebe Minnie

Running away from the scene of a motor vehicle accident, which refers to as “hit-and-run” is a serious offence in... South Africa with far-reaching legal, financial and personal consequences. Whether the accident involves injury, death, or only property damage, the law laces a clear duty on drivers to stop, assist and report the incident. Failing to do so can lead to severe penalties and long-term repercussions.

READ MORE
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Article

What are a Passenger’s Rights after a Motor Vehicle Accident?

04 May 2026,  Deoné Lonergan

Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be very traumatic, especially when you are a passenger in the motor... vehicle and had no control over what happened.

READ MORE
76
Article

Can I Sue a Company for Vehicle Damages caused by their Employee?

04 May 2026,  Crystelle Neethling

The answer is yes, you may be able to sue the employer for damages, depending on the circumstances.

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Safeguarding your legacy for your children

26 March 2024

For any parent, the question of how to protect and provide for their children after their passing is a burning... concern that arises long before the first child is born. In this article, we explore how parents can safeguard their legacy for their children.

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You must take capital gains tax into account in your estate planning

04 October 2023

When assisting clients with estate planning and discussing the tax considerations applicable to their estate upon their death, an often... misunderstood and unplanned for consequence following a death is capital gains tax (“CGT”). In this article, we take a closer look at some of the considerations that come into play with respect to CGT and how regular review of your estate plan is important to ensure that the latest tax considerations have been incorporated into your estate plan.

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Why can deceased estates take so long to be finalised?

29 May 2023

The family of a deceased are often confronted with the harsh reality of having to wind up a deceased’s estate... after his or her passing. Usually, there is the expectation that this should go quickly, but unfortunately, the reality is that the process is hardly ever a quick one. So how long then does it take to wind up a deceased estate? 

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Don’t forget about your will when getting married or divorced!

28 March 2023

In the highs of getting married or the lows of divorce, parties generally forget to think about their estate planning.... This is understandable as no one wants to entertain thoughts of death and division of assets during those times! Unfortunately, such an oversight can create a mess in the event of your untimely death. The golden rule is to always, when there are material changes in your life like marriage, children, divorce and even death, revisit your estate planning and bring it up to date with the necessary changes. 

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Why you must have an independent trustee on your family trust

22 November 2022

A question often asked by clients is “why must I have an independent trustee on my family trust?” In this... article we unpack the reasons for this and how this works.

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How should co-executors of a deceased estate act?

14 December 2021

My mother and I have been appointed as co-executors of my late father’s estate. My mother wants to sell our... family home, but I don’t want to. She has however gone ahead and signed a sale agreement without my consent. Can she do this and sell the house without my approval?

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