by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Nov 25, 2025 | Property
“Landlords grow rich in their sleep.” (John Stuart Mill, economist) If you are thinking of buying (or already own) a house or apartment in a residential complex with the idea of renting it out as an Airbnb (whether permanently or on an “I can make a fortune this...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Nov 25, 2025 | Company / Corporate / Compliance, Debt Recovery, Insolvency / Liquidation
“I have heard that in war, haste can be folly, but have never seen delay that was wise.” (Sun Tzu, The Art of War) Collecting debt from a recalcitrant debtor can feel very much like going to war, particularly if you have to slog through the trenches of a series of...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Nov 25, 2025 | Employment and Labour Law
“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 season of goodwill, holidays,...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Nov 25, 2025 | General Interest, Road Traffic
“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 AARTO has again been postponed, this time to July...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Oct 28, 2025 | Property
“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...
