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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
11
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
11
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.

READ MORE
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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: Social Media
How you can get fired for airing an opinion on WhatsApp

15 September 2022

With the prevalence of social media and platforms for sharing information, is it possible that you can get fired for... a post or group message you made?

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To post or not to post? When is privacy violated?

21 March 2022

Your neighbour has been piling heaps of rubbish on his sidewalk. You’ve raised the issue with him but to no... avail. Now you’ve taken photos of the mess and want to post them on Facebook to try and get other neighbours to also put pressure on him to clean up the mess. However, you pause and wonder about whether you can post the photos and identify your neighbour. Is it an invasion of privacy, or in the public interest?

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How to get a protection order against your harassing ex

15 September 2019

I have an ex who is harassing me in person and on social media after we broke up a few... weeks ago. The more I make it clear to him that we are done the more aggressive he gets and the uglier comments he makes on social media. I’m really scared to go out and run into him and I am so ashamed of everything he is saying on social media. I want him to stop, but I don’t have the money to go and see a lawyer. Can you tell me what to do?

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How binding is a social media announcement?

14 July 2017

I recently responded to a Facebook post of a breeder selling puppies. I messaged the breeder, indicating that I wanted... one of the puppies and would pay the price. We communicated through Facebook and agreed on a date for me to pick up the puppy and pay the price in cash. When I went to pick up the puppy, the breeder told me that all the puppies had been sold. He said that because there was no contract and we were just messaging he had sold it to someone else on a first come basis. Surely he couldn’t just sell the puppy to someone else?

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Regulating social media abuse in the workplace

08 March 2017

I have a growing concern not only about the time my employees are spending on social media sites but also... about the risks for my business if an employee should not conduct themselves appropriately whilst online. How do I strike a fair balance as an employer between allowing social media use and protecting my business interests?

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