“Let’s choose executors and talk of wills.” (William Shakespeare in Richard II) You may have read one of the many online articles about an electronic will being validated recently by the High Court. Don’t be misled into thinking that electronic wills are now valid as a matter of course – they most certainly are not. […]
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“For what is wedlock forced but a hell, An age of discord and continual strife?” (William Shakespeare in Henry VI Part I) This article is a balm for anyone unfortunate enough to be stuck in an unhappy marriage full of Shakespeare’s “discord and continual strife”, yet too scared to consider divorce because of the costs.
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“Landlords grow rich in their sleep.”— John Stuart Mill Short-term letting platforms like Airbnb have made it easier than ever for property owners to generate additional income. But if you own — or are considering buying — a house or apartment in a residential complex, assuming you can freely Airbnb it can be an expensive
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“I have heard that in war, haste can be folly, but have never seen delay that was wise.”— Sun Tzu, The Art of War Debt recovery can feel very much like a battle. Creditors often face evasive debtors, mounting legal costs, and drawn-out proceedings that sap both time and resources. Yet South African law delivers
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“The employer shall ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that all persons who may be directly affected by his activities are not thereby exposed to hazards to their health or safety.”— Occupational Health and Safety Act The festive season, year-end functions, and holiday celebrations bring predictable risks into the workplace. For employers, this is
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“South African drivers, beware! Scammers are issuing fake traffic fines to catch you off guard! Always use AARTO approved collecting agents for your payments.”— Road Traffic Infringement Agency The national rollout of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) system has once again been postponed. The latest indication is that implementation has shifted to
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“In the summertime, when the weather is high, you can stretch right up and touch the sky.” (Mungo Jerry) Summer’s here with its blue skies, happy holidaymakers from around the country and the world, and, as always, an upsurge in demand for houses. If you’re going to capitalise on this seasonal upswing, start planning your
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“Raising kids is part joy and part guerilla warfare.” (Ed Asner, actor with a great sense of humour!) A game-changing judgment from our Constitutional Court sets out new rules for parental leave. The joy of becoming parents, and a father’s leave dilemma The birth of a couple’s first child presented them with both a bundle
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“A family name holds the music of generations – it’s the first inheritance we receive.” (Attributed to Irish poet-philosopher John O’Donohue) The Constitutional Court has just confirmed (with some significant adjustments) last year’s High Court ruling that both partners in a marriage have equal rights to choose their surname. Previously, a woman – and only
Wedding Bells? You Can Both Choose Your Own Surnames Now Read More »
“Forewarned is forearmed.” (Wise old proverb) Government keeps assuring us that the long-delayed AARTO (Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences) system will finally begin its full national rollout on 1 December 2025. Is this another false start or the real thing this time? There have been so many false starts to AARTO over the last
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