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What is a trust? The answer may seem obvious, but in practice, many people get confused as to exactly what a trust is and what such a structure is meant for. In
Schools have the right to recover unpaid fees, but the law sets a precise sequence of steps that must be followed before any enforcement action can lawfully begin. For public schools, Section
The North West High Court’s judgment in Lombard v Van Der Merwe, handed down on 24 March 2026, is essential reading for anyone who has a will, is thinking about making one,
The Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (CPA) has significantly curtailed the use of voetstoots clauses in South African law. While these clauses are still recognised in certain contexts, the CPA strengthens
South Africa’s Wills Act 7 of 1953 remains unchanged in 2026. Voice recordings, emails, and unsigned drafts do not automatically qualify as valid wills, but courts retain a narrow discretion to use
With 85% of South Africans currently non-compliant, and the SABC’s funding model under review, many consumers are asking the same question: Should you pay your TV licence? The SABC TV licence has
If you own property in South Africa or hold a mortgage bond, the Expropriation Act 13 of 2024 is a piece of legislation you cannot afford to ignore. While the act has
Buying goods on credit is part of everyday life for many South Africans, particularly when it comes to big-ticket items like vehicles. But what happens when those goods turn out to be
Most people only become aware that a default judgment has been granted against them when the sheriff arrives with a warrant of execution or when their credit applications are unexpectedly declined. A
We live in an age where agreements are concluded by email, documents are signed electronically, and important records are stored in the cloud. It is therefore not surprising that clients often ask:
Passing wealth from one generation to the next is no longer a simple administrative exercise. Families today live longer, own more complex assets, and face evolving tax and legal environments. Against this
As autonomous vehicles (AVs) evolve from concept to real-world use, South Africa faces pressing legal questions: if an AI-driven vehicle causes harm, who bears liability? Under current South African law, liability for