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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...
Using the New Cybercrimes Act to Protect Yourself
“…cybercrime has increased by over 300% during the COVID-19 pandemic - making it one of the biggest threats to businesses around the globe.” (Property 24 report) The Cybercrimes Act, which has been...
Budget 2022: The Minister of Finance Wants to Hear from You!
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has invited the public to share suggestions on the 2022 Budget he is expected to deliver on Wednesday 23 February 2022. The Ministry of Finance: “As usual, the...