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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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Article

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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When credit agreements get sticky

06 May 2025

Navigating the ins and outs of credit agreements under the National Credit Act can feel like walking through legal quicksand.... One wrong clause or overlooked procedure, and your entire case could come undone. Before enforcing your rights, make sure you’re not stepping into a sticky situation of your own making.

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Do you need to register as a credit provider? Here's when and how

06 May 2025

Thinking of granting credit, even just once? You might be surprised to learn that doing so—even for as little as... R1—could trigger a legal requirement to register as a credit provider. With recent changes lowering the registration threshold to zero, understanding when and how to register is more important than ever. Whether you're a business or an individual, here's what you need to know before issuing credit in South Africa.

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Be wary of an ‘instant loan’

15 September 2022

Open any newspaper, check your junkmail or read one of the many unsolicited sms or WhatsApp messages and you will... find an advertisement from a credit provider offering an instant credit loan, some even going so far as to state you are immediately approved. But how legit are these solicitations? 

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Can a bank transfer funds from one account to another without your permission?

11 November 2019

I have two accounts with the same bank. I am in arrears on my home loan payments but will be... receiving money into my savings account. It’s not my money, but money from my sister that I must use to help arrange for her wedding and expenses. I’m just worried that the bank will see the money and then take it to settle my arrears on my home loan. Can they do this?

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Should I get regular statements from my credit provider?

16 October 2019

I hardly ever receive statements from my credit providers. Surely, they should be sending me regular statements so I can... see what I owe them. What does the law say about this?

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