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The Companies Amendment Act puts directors in the hot seat

03 October 2024

Recent amendments to the Companies Act—through the Companies Amendment Act 16 of 2024 and Companies Amendment Act 17 of 2024... (collectively referred to as the “Amendment Acts”)—introduce a host of changes that all directors need to be aware of. This article offers an overview of the significant updates to the Act.  

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Merging the pieces when transactions become indivisible

03 October 2024

On 28 June 2024, the Competition Commission published Draft Guidelines under section 79(1) of the Competition Act to address its... approach towards 'indivisible transactions.' These guidelines are aimed at providing clarity on how multiple transactions can be evaluated as a single merger filing. In this article, we explore the key elements of the Draft Guidelines and the rationale behind their publication, offering insight into their potential impact on merger control in South Africa. 

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Piecing together the puzzle of cross-border cases

03 October 2024

In July 2024 the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) handed down a judgment that confirmed the requirements for when and... where South African Courts can hear cases involving foreign companies and what the requirements are for our courts to have jurisdiction in cases involving online publications by such foreign companies. 

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Navigating the legal blueprint for property expansions

03 October 2024

Building a second dwelling on your property offers an excellent opportunity to generate extra income, whether by creating a bed... and breakfast, guest house, holiday rental, or long-term rental property. However, it's not as simple as 'build it and they will come.' There are important legal and compliance requirements that must be considered before you venture into such a development. 

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The Companies Amendment Act puts directors in the hot seat

03 October 2024

Recent amendments to the Companies Act—through the Companies Amendment Act 16 of 2024 and Companies Amendment Act 17 of 2024... (collectively referred to as the “Amendment Acts”)—introduce a host of changes that all directors need to be aware of. This article offers an overview of the significant updates to the Act.  

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Merging the pieces when transactions become indivisible

03 October 2024

On 28 June 2024, the Competition Commission published Draft Guidelines under section 79(1) of the Competition Act to address its... approach towards 'indivisible transactions.' These guidelines are aimed at providing clarity on how multiple transactions can be evaluated as a single merger filing. In this article, we explore the key elements of the Draft Guidelines and the rationale behind their publication, offering insight into their potential impact on merger control in South Africa. 

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Piecing together the puzzle of cross-border cases

03 October 2024

In July 2024 the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) handed down a judgment that confirmed the requirements for when and... where South African Courts can hear cases involving foreign companies and what the requirements are for our courts to have jurisdiction in cases involving online publications by such foreign companies. 

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Navigating the legal blueprint for property expansions

03 October 2024

Building a second dwelling on your property offers an excellent opportunity to generate extra income, whether by creating a bed... and breakfast, guest house, holiday rental, or long-term rental property. However, it's not as simple as 'build it and they will come.' There are important legal and compliance requirements that must be considered before you venture into such a development. 

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The Two-Pot Pension System and divorce

03 October 2024

The new Pension Funds Amendment Act 31 of 2024 (“PFAA”) that was recently signed into law not only introduces far-reaching... consequences in respect of pension funds but also impacts the position of pension interest and divorce. In this article, we look at some of the key impact areas of the PFAA in respect of divorce. 

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Purchasing Property through a Kustingsbrief

02 October 2024

What happens if you find yourself in the situation where you have enough money to pay for the deposit of... the purchase of property, but not the balance of the purchase price. 

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Things I wish I would have learnt as a First-time Home Buyer.

02 October 2024,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

Costs. I cannot emphasis how important it is to budget for both the transfer and bond registration costs.  

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Different Stakeholders at the Deed’s Office

02 October 2024

In South Africa, the deeds office plays a crucial role in managing and recording property transactions. The employees at the... deeds office are responsible for various tasks related to the registration and maintenance of property records.  

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The Sale of your Property and VAT

02 October 2024,  Gerda Janse van Rensburg

When selling property, it is important to keep the VAT / transfer duty tax in mind, as the implication of... omitting these details in a deed of sale can be a very costly experience for the parties involved.

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Buying a Property on Auction

02 October 2024,  Gerda Janse van Rensburg

Everything works in cycles, and so does the property market. In the property cycles there is always a time during ... which buying property on the auction is a great investment, and the trick is to know when. It would be wise to realise that buying a property on auction does not necessarily mean that you will always be getting a good bargain.

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