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Effective 1 March 2022: New Earnings Threshold and National Minimum Wage
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...
Debtor Not Paying? Consider a Liquidation Application
"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...
Your Website of the Month: How to Avoid Falling Victim to a “Tinder Swindler”
“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”...
How the Property Practitioners Act Affects You as a Property Seller, Buyer, Landlord or Tenant from 1 February
“… 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...
Why Life Partners Still Need Cohabitation Agreements and Wills
“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...
When Does Attendance at a Rugby Match Trigger a Dismissal from Employment?
“This is dishonest conduct of a kind which clearly negatively impairs upon a relationship of trust between an employer and employee.” (Extract from judgment below) An all-too-common complaint in...