by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Jul 27, 2021 | Delict and Civil Claims, Employment and Labour Law
“When a crime is imminent and foreseen it is expected of the law enforcement agency to take appropriate action. The duty of the police to provide assistance arises from their mandate to carry out law and order” (extract from judgment below) Can you sue the police if...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Jul 27, 2021 | Property
“In common law, everyone is in general permitted to use their property for any purpose they choose, provided that the use of the property should not intrude unreasonably on the use and enjoyment by the neighbours of their properties” (extract from the “gym case”...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Jul 27, 2021 | Company / Corporate / Compliance, Insolvency / Liquidation, Litigation
“Creditors have better memories than debtors” (Benjamin Franklin) In these hard times of pandemic and economically destructive unrest, an unfortunate number of businesses face collapse, and many will opt for the “first aid for companies” option of business...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Jul 27, 2021 | Website of the Month
“Creativity is the key to success” (Abdul Kalam) It’s hard to think of a successful entrepreneur who isn’t at heart creative. Creativity comes with the territory, and anything you can do to increase it has got to be good for your bottom line. The good news is that you...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Jun 28, 2021 | Property
“There is never a wrong time to buy the right home” (Anon) You find the house of your dreams, agree on the price and get ready to put pen to paper. The house is in the name of a company, and you are offered a choice – either buy the...
