Tuesday, January 30, 2024
The Insolvency Act 24 of 1936 ("The Act") aims to regulate the law relating to insolvent persons and partnerships and to provide rules on the sequestration process of such individuals and entities. (It does not regulate such proceedings when they relate to body corporates, companies or other association of persons which may be placed in liquidation.)
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
A medical practitioner ("Dr A") was recently faced with a dilemma when she discovered that a patient had recorded a consultation. The practitioner was taken aback by the patient's actions and queried whether the recording of a consultation was permissible in terms of South African law.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
The South African courts have been stringent over the years on how the application of the National Credit Act is utilised so as to protect the rights of consumers against creditors, particularly in the manner in which processes and notices are delivered to consumers.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Freedom of testation is considered to be one of the founding principles of the South African law of testate succession
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
It is likely that a testator would not wish for a former spouse to inherit their accumulated wealth and worldly possessions once they have divorced.
Thursday, August 31, 2023
There seems to be much confusion these days regarding judicial discretion and the Taxing Master's discretion.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Although access to justice is a bedrock to democracy, no right is absolute.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Under Section 11A of the TPCA, read together with Regulation 3C of the regulations published to facilitate the implementation of the amendments ("the Regulations"), trustees are now required to establish, record and maintain an up-to-date record of information relating to the beneficial ownership of the trust.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
The franchise relationship is largely governed by the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 ("the CPA").
Thursday, July 20, 2023
ADJUSTMENT TO THE REPO RATE
