by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Jun 25, 2024 | General Interest, Litigation
“These technological developments would have seemed far-fetched and science fiction a brief few years ago.” (Extract from judgment below) It’s an important question – the invalidity of an affidavit could sink even the strongest case, so it’s vital to get this right....
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Feb 26, 2024 | General Interest, Insolvency / Liquidation
“MTl’s business clearly amounted to an unlawful ponzi-scheme, i.e. a fraudulent investing scam promising high rates of return to investors and generating returns for earlier investors with investments taken from later investors.” (Extract from the MTI judgment)...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Jun 27, 2023 | General Interest
“Citizenship is the gateway through which a number of rights in the Constitution can be accessed. It enables a person to enjoy freedom of movement, freedom of trade, and political representation” (Constitutional Court, quoted in judgment below) Note: Many South...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | May 26, 2023 | General Interest
“MTl’s business clearly amounted to an unlawful ponzi-scheme, i.e. a fraudulent investing scam promising high rates of return to investors and generating returns for earlier investors with investments taken from later investors.” (Extract from judgment below) In...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Mar 28, 2023 | General Interest
“Who you gonna call?” (Ghostbusters) An “ombud” (often called ombudsperson, ombudsman or ombudswoman, and sometimes not referred to as an “ombud” at all) is an independent and impartial person or office who will investigate any complaint you may have against a...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Jan 3, 2023 | General Interest, Wills and Estate Planning
Health issues and mortality are facts of life, no matter how remote they may seem at the moment, nor how distressing they are to contemplate. For your family’s sake as well as for your own, make sure that you have a Living Will (or another form of “advance healthcare...
