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Tax Freedom Day 2022: The Day We Stopped Working for Government
“Taxpayer: One who doesn’t have to pass a civil service exam to work for the government” (Anonymous) “Tax Freedom Day” is the first day of the year on which we South Africans (we’re talking about...
Website of the Month: Are Your Passwords in the Green?
We all know how vital it is to use strong passwords online, but for a sobering look at just how quickly the “average” cybercriminal can hack any that aren’t up to scratch, go to Hive Systems’...
Property Owners: Your Rates Could Quadruple for Unauthorised Land Use
“The said penalty … was imposed due to the fact that the property was being used in contradiction to its zoning” (extract from judgment below) Municipalities all have the right (and the duty) to...
Workplace Harassment: The New Code in a Nutshell
“The criterion that harassment involves unwanted conduct distinguishes acts of harassment from acceptable conduct in the workplace” (extract from the Code, emphasis added) With effect from...
Don’t Just Leave Your Loved Ones Assets – Leave Them a Legacy!
“A Legacy Letter is a way for you to share your values, life lessons, cherished memories, hopes for your family’s future, and anything else that is really important to you.” Estate planning is key...
Beware The Badly Worded Bond Clause!
“The terms of the contract are the decisive criterion by which any potential expiry of a deadline has to be determined” (extract from the judgment below) A recent High Court decision provides yet...