Why a Notary? – Part 1
Clients often ask why certain documentation must be authenticated or certified by a Notary and not by a Commissioner of Oaths. To answer this question, one must know and understand the role and functions of a Notary, also commonly known as a Notary public. A Notary is a public functionary authorised by the High Court […]
Need a Lawyer but Can’t Afford One? Here’s What to Do
Are you facing legal problems that require a lawyer’s assistance but can’t afford the help you need? The current socio-economic state of South Africa dictates that 55.5% of people are living in poverty and that South Africa is one of the most unequal countries in the world. It’s a harsh reality that the majority of […]
Part 2: Dream holiday or nightmare! An overview of the Property Time-Sharing Control Act and the vacation ownership/time-share industry
In part 1 of this article, I broadly looked at property time-share and the legislation regulating it. The problems and complaints of consumers, trapped in the empty and misleading promises advertised to them by the time-share industry, are also addressed. In this article (part 2) I will look at the National Consumer Commission Report of […]
Signing an antenuptial contract before getting married does not mean you are anticipating divorce
Even though the current generation is more open to talking about virtually anything, there is still a tendency among people to avoid talking about certain topics irrespective of their paramount importance. Signing a prenup, which is more appropriately referred to as an antenuptial contract, might be one of the taboo topics in some of our […]