Insights

20
Jun
2023
Professional Indemnity Law

High Court recognizes mismanagement of disciplinary processes and undue delays in HPCSA proceedings as grounds for a permanent stay of prosecution

Regulatory bodies are expected to serve and protect the public interest. As they are endowed with the cardinal mandate to enforce compliance with national standards, their disciplinary function plays an essential role in maintaining the integrity, professionalism and safety of regulated industries.
14
Jun
2023
New Publications

Traffic Lights, Proudly Powered by MacRobert Attorneys

We, as MacRobert Attorneys, collaborated with local Tshwane Councillor, Jarad Frimmel, to address a persistent issue at the intersection of Justice Mahomed Street and Jan Shoba Street.
06
Jun
2023
Professional Indemnity Law

Is it acceptable for a medical practitioner to treat family members and friends?

Many medical professionals are approached by family members and friends for medical advice, consultations, and treatment.
06
Jun
2023
Property

INTEREST RATE ANNOUNCEMENT 25 MAY 2023

News.
02
May
2023
Corporate and Commercial

DOES A BUSINESS RESCUE APPLICATION SUSPEND LIQUIDATION?

These are a few of the phrases sometimes echoed in the corridors of our superior courts, bold submissions made by counsel, probably borne from frustration, and often occurring when a creditor is on the verge of having a liquidation application heard in court, but the course of the application is interrupted by a last minute business rescue application, brought by an “affected person”, seeking to place the company into business rescue instead.
19
Apr
2023
Property

PASSING OF TRANSFER OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY FROM A DECEASED ESTATE

For the purposes of this article we will narrow the ambit of our considerations herein to natural persons whose assets, including immovable property, do not form an asset in a joint estate, the value of the assets comprising the estate of the deceased amounting to more than R250 000.
12
Apr
2023
Property

Is the revival of a lapsed sale agreement in respect of land considered to be legally binding?

In South Africa, the sale and transfer of land is regulated by the provisions of the Alienation of Land Act 68 of 1981, as amended, ("the Act").
11
Apr
2023
Professional Indemnity Law

WHEN CAN AN ANAESTHETIST LEAVE THE OPERATING THEATRE WHILE A PATIENT IS ANAESTHETISED

When a patient arrives in theatre, it is the anaesthetist’s responsibility to examine the patient and administer an anaesthetic tailored to that individual patient.
31
Mar
2023
New Publications

THE ROAD ACCIDENT FUND - A GHOST LITIGANT

Claims against the RAF happen as follows: You are involved in a motor vehicle collision and injured as a result.
23
Mar
2023
Corporate and Commercial

T, A, X, AS EASY AS A, B, C.

The mere mention of the word "T A X"  can cause a frown. Most people find it both daunting and challenging to deal with their own taxes.
14
Mar
2023
New Publications

THE PROCEDURE TO SURRENDER GOODS UNDER INSTALMENT AGREEMENTS IN TERMS OF THE NATIONAL CREDIT ACT 34 OF 2005

In the past few years, consumers have faced serious economic challenges caused first by the Covid-19 pandemic and then by successive interest rate hikes.
07
Mar
2023
Property

SELLING WITHOUT UPDATED BUILDING PLANS: A PROPOSAL

Many prospective sellers of immovable property know, as should any estate agent, that by law building plans should be available for any structures on the sale property.