by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Jun 28, 2021 | Family Law
“The clean break principle after divorce has found resonance with our courts for many years. The aim of this principle is to ensure that the parties become financially independent of each other as soon as possible after divorce.” (Extract from judgment below) Our...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Jun 28, 2021 | Employment and Labour Law
“The stance adopted by the Municipality at the trial demonstrated a disturbing lack of appreciation of its legal obligation to have provided E[….] with a safe working environment.” (Extract from judgment below) Our courts do not tolerate any form of sexual...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Jun 28, 2021 | Debt Recovery, Insolvency / Liquidation, Property
“Bankruptcy – a fate worse than debt” (Anon) One of a Body Corporate’s fundamental duties is to collect monthly levies from the scheme’s members, and to take robust action to recover any arrears. As with any other creditor/debtor relationship however, trying to...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Jun 28, 2021 | Business, Website of the Month
Virtual meetings are here to stay. Make the most of them with “Optimising the virtual boardroom: A guide to planning and executing virtual board meetings” from Nasdaq Governance Solutions on Moneyweb. Learn how to – “Build a virtual board table” (“creating a virtual...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Jun 14, 2021 | Business, Information Technology Law / Cyberlaw, Property
Note: This is a complex topic and there is no substitute for tailored professional advice. What is set out below is of necessity no more than a simplified summary of some practical highlights. You and your business are at substantial risk if you aren’t fully compliant...
