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The law is on His Side, but family Tradition isn’t

02 March 2026,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

Mr H was only seven years old, when his mother bought him a house, a gift meant to secure his... future, after her passing, his grandmother assumed guardianship believing he would always remain a child in need of protection.

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Can You Buy Property on Behalf of a Trust That Is Yet to Be Formed?

02 March 2026,  Lerato Mashego

In South Africa, trusts are widely used for purposes ranging from estate planning to asset protection and business ventures. Their... appeal lies in the ability to separate legal ownership, held by trustees, from beneficial ownership, enjoyed by the beneficiaries. 

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Yours, mine and all of ours…

02 March 2026,  Gerda Janse van Rensburg

You just bought the townhouse of your dreams, and all of a sudden you are bombarded with new words, principles ... and things you have never heard of before.

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The Fine Print: Lease Agreements

02 March 2026,  Deoné Lonergan

A lease agreement is one of the most common contracts in South Africa, governing the relationship between both landlord and tenant.

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The law is on His Side, but family Tradition isn’t

02 March 2026,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

Mr H was only seven years old, when his mother bought him a house, a gift meant to secure his... future, after her passing, his grandmother assumed guardianship believing he would always remain a child in need of protection.

READ MORE
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Can You Buy Property on Behalf of a Trust That Is Yet to Be Formed?

02 March 2026,  Lerato Mashego

In South Africa, trusts are widely used for purposes ranging from estate planning to asset protection and business ventures. Their... appeal lies in the ability to separate legal ownership, held by trustees, from beneficial ownership, enjoyed by the beneficiaries. 

READ MORE
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Yours, mine and all of ours…

02 March 2026,  Gerda Janse van Rensburg

You just bought the townhouse of your dreams, and all of a sudden you are bombarded with new words, principles ... and things you have never heard of before.

READ MORE
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The Fine Print: Lease Agreements

02 March 2026,  Deoné Lonergan

A lease agreement is one of the most common contracts in South Africa, governing the relationship between both landlord and tenant.

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Certificates of Compliance (COCs) in Property Sales: What Every Buyer and Seller Needs to Know

02 March 2026,  Ashleigh Carstens

When buying or selling a property in South Africa, most people focus on the price, the location, or the overall... condition of the home. However, one critical aspect that is often overlooked—and can cause significant delays or complications—is the Certificate of Compliance, commonly known as a ‘COC’.

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More than a Break Up - "A Life shift"

02 February 2026,  Phoebe Minnie

Divorce is a life-changing event that affects more than just the two people involved. In South Africa, the effects of... divorce ripple through families, communities and an even broader society.

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Can a divorce be mediated?

02 February 2026,  Crystelle Neethling

Yes, many divorces can be resolved through mediation, providing a cost-effective and less adversarial alternative to litigation.

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Do I Have to Divorce my Customary Marriage Wife even though our Customary Marriage was not registered at the Department of Home Affairs?

02 February 2026,  Allan Lesesa

Customary marriages govern majority of marriages in South Africa. It is common that customary law in its own right is... not general across different groups of people who practice it at any given time.

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Advice to Individuals Who Entered a Civil Marriage While Still Married Under Customary Law

22 January 2026,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

Recently, a friend of mine informed me about a situation involving her brother-in-law. A few years ago, he married a... woman in terms of a customary marriage in a rural area. 

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Culture vs style: When workplace dress codes cross the line

16 January 2026

How far can employers go in regulating appearance? A recent court ruling highlights when dress codes clash with culture, religion... and constitutional rights.

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