by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Feb 23, 2022 | Employment and Labour Law
Employers and employees need to keep an eye on the annual increases in both the National Minimum Wage and the Earnings Threshold, summarised below for your convenience. Both are effective from 1 March 2022. The National Minimum Wage increase The National Minimum Wage...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Feb 23, 2022 | Debt Recovery, Insolvency / Liquidation
“When debtors once have borrowed all we have to lend, they are very apt to grow shy of their creditors’ company” (John Vanbrugh) Bad debt is a major issue for many businesses in these hard economic times – not taking robust steps to collect it could...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Feb 23, 2022 | General Interest, Website of the Month
“But love is blind, and lovers cannot see” (Shakespeare) Note: Please think of sharing this article with any family member, friend or colleague who might benefit from knowing which “red flags” to watch for when using dating apps and social media. Even if you...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Jan 26, 2022 | Property
“… a property is an asset to enhance economic activity, growth and development…” (extract from preamble to the Property Practitioners Act) The Property Practitioners Act (“PPA”) finally comes into effect on 1 February 2022. It has major ramifications for everyone...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Jan 26, 2022 | Family Law, Wills and Estate Planning
“Census data of 2016 reveals that approximately 3.2 million South Africans cohabit outside of marriage and that this number is increasing steadily.” (Extract from judgment below) What happens if your life partner dies without leaving you anything in their will (“Last...