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Electronic Wills Aren’t Valid: Stick to Pen and Paper
“Let's choose executors and talk of wills.” (William Shakespeare in Richard II) You may have read one of the many online articles about an electronic will being validated recently by the High Court....
How to Fund Your Divorce if Your Spouse Can Outlitigate You
“For what is wedlock forced but a hell, An age of discord and continual strife?” (William Shakespeare in Henry VI Part I) This article is a balm for anyone unfortunate enough to be stuck in an...
Can You Airbnb Your House or Apartment in a Residential Complex?
“Landlords grow rich in their sleep.” (John Stuart Mill, economist) If you are thinking of buying (or already own) a house or apartment in a residential complex with the idea of renting it out as an...
Prescription, Procrastination, and Personal Liability for Corporate Debts
“I have heard that in war, haste can be folly, but have never seen delay that was wise.” (Sun Tzu, The Art of War) Collecting debt from a recalcitrant debtor can feel very much like going to war,...
Alcohol at Work: The Cough Mixture Defence
“The employer shall ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that all persons who may be directly affected by his activities are not thereby exposed to hazards to their health or safety.”...
The AARTO National Rollout has Been Delayed – But Beware of Scams!
“South African drivers, beware! Scammers are issuing fake traffic fines to catch you off guard! Always use AARTO approved collecting agents for your payments.” (Road Traffic Infringement Agency) The...