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72-Hour Clause

03 March 2025,  Relebogile Segoe

The earliest bird catches the worm. This statement rings true in nature as well as the property market. The 72-hour... clause is a clause that ensures that the seller of immovable property does not miss out on the opportunity to make a sale by granting him the opportunity to accept an offer after one has already put forth previously.

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How to Apply for a Protection Order: A Step-by-Step Guide

03 March 2025,  Lerato Mashego

If you are facing any form of domestic violence or abuse, applying for a protection order can be a crucial... step in ensuring your safety and well-being. 

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Ugogo No Mkhulu died waiting for their Title Deeds

03 March 2025,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

A friend of mine approached me regarding the transfer of his paternal grandparents’ property. Although the township register was opened... and registered. The erven was  never transferred to the said residents.

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Maintenance and Insurance Claims

03 March 2025,  Gerda Janse van Rensburg

Property maintenance insurance typically doesn’t cover maintenance because the purpose of insurance is to protect against sudden, unforeseen damages, not... the gradual deterioration that occurs through normal wear and tear. 

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72-Hour Clause

03 March 2025,  Relebogile Segoe

The earliest bird catches the worm. This statement rings true in nature as well as the property market. The 72-hour... clause is a clause that ensures that the seller of immovable property does not miss out on the opportunity to make a sale by granting him the opportunity to accept an offer after one has already put forth previously.

READ MORE
37
Article

How to Apply for a Protection Order: A Step-by-Step Guide

03 March 2025,  Lerato Mashego

If you are facing any form of domestic violence or abuse, applying for a protection order can be a crucial... step in ensuring your safety and well-being. 

READ MORE
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Ugogo No Mkhulu died waiting for their Title Deeds

03 March 2025,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

A friend of mine approached me regarding the transfer of his paternal grandparents’ property. Although the township register was opened... and registered. The erven was  never transferred to the said residents.

READ MORE
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Article

Maintenance and Insurance Claims

03 March 2025,  Gerda Janse van Rensburg

Property maintenance insurance typically doesn’t cover maintenance because the purpose of insurance is to protect against sudden, unforeseen damages, not... the gradual deterioration that occurs through normal wear and tear. 

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Filter: Competition Commission
Merger retrenchments or operational cuts – Where’s the line?

27 February 2025

When is a retrenchment truly merger-related? The Constitutional Court’s ruling in the Coca-Cola case reshapes the debate on job cuts... and business survival.

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Vodacom-Maziv merger blocked: competition vs public interest

05 February 2025

The proposed Vodacom-Maziv merger, combining the largest mobile operator with a key fibre player, highlights the delicate balance between competition... and public interest in mergers.

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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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An introduction to mergers and acquisitions in South Africa

24 January 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions or ‘M&As’ have become integral components of South Africa’s corporate landscape and play a crucial role in... economic growth and development. In this article, we explore the legal framework and key considerations surrounding M&A transactions in South Africa by looking at the regulatory environment, competition law, due diligence, tax, and transaction structuring that accompanies M&A transactions.

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Competition Act new draft rules for company divestiture recommendations

29 May 2023

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition has recently published new draft rules for comment relating to divestiture recommendations made... by the Competition Commission. In this article, we take a look at these new rules.

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New notification requirements for small business mergers

10 January 2023

New guidelines for small merger notification have been issued by the Competition Commission and businesses should take note of these... when considering any mergers or acquisitions in the coming year. In this article, we look at the main aspects of these new guidelines.

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