Insights

01
Dec
2022
Property

Selling a Property with Defects: What You Need to Know

South African case law describes defects as "abnormal qualities or attributes which destroy or substantially impair the utility or effectiveness of the property for the purpose for which it had been sold and is commonly used".
25
Nov
2022
Property

ADJUSTMENT TO THE REPO RATE, 25 NOVEMBER 2022

News.
18
Nov
2022
New Publications

Global Trend Towards Mediation

With the increasing frustrations experienced with the courts and litigation in general, and of course in view of rule 41A, we should all be giving mediation serious consideration in every matter that we deal with.
17
Nov
2022
Professional Indemnity Law

The 'Genetic Link' requirement for surrogacy in South Africa: The constitutionality of Section 294 of the Children's Act

South African legislation only recognizes altruistic surrogacy, while commercial surrogacy is considered illegal, carrying criminal sanctions if practised.
15
Nov
2022
Professional Indemnity Law

Medical practitioners' duties to safeguard patients' information in terms of POPI

While personal information has become more accessible, especially via social media platforms, the protection thereof against unauthorised dissemination has become increasingly more important.
02
Nov
2022
Property

Noisy Neighbours? How to keep them Quiet

Every home owner or tenant has had to deal with a noisy neighbour at some point in their existence, whether this be a neighbour whom is constantly drilling or a neighbour whom plays loud music, or has children that are constantly screaming, or a dog that won't stop barking.
10
Oct
2022
Property

Good news for Steve Tshwete Local Municipality: SPLUMA NO LONGER REQUIRED

Please read the full notice here.
26
Sep
2022
Property

The Mandatory Disclosure Form - Imposed by Section 67 of the Property Practitioners Act 22 of 2019

On 1 February 2022, the Property Practitioner Act 22 of 2019 (“the Act”) came into operation and repealed the Estate Agency Affairs Act 112 of 1976 in its entirety.
23
Sep
2022
Property

COOLING-OFF PERIOD: YOUR RIGHT TO REVOKE YOUR OFFER TO PURCHASE

Generally, you may find a purchaser whom is easily impressed by a sales proposition, with the alternative to this being a purchaser whom is naturally cautious.
21
Sep
2022
Deceased Estates

THE IMPORTANCE OF A VALID WILL: A PRACTICAL PERSPECTIVE

Introduction: The thought of your death, let alone planning its consequences, can be an uncomfortable and overwhelming exercise.
13
Sep
2022
Property

Adding an extra floor to your sectional title unit? What to know?

Owners of sectional title units are permitted to extend the boundaries of their unit's floor area either laterally or vertically, i.
30
Aug
2022
Professional Indemnity Law

An overview of the 2022 proposed amendments to the Ethical Rules of Conduct for Practitioners Registered under the Health Professions Act, 1974

Healthcare practitioners are often reluctant to enter into multidisciplinary group practices or to take part in alternative reimbursement models due to concerns (warranted or not) that these arrangements may violate the Ethical Rules of Conduct for Practitioners registered under the Health Professions Act (No 56 of 1974) and lead to sanction by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).