Articles, guides, and analysis from our attorneys on the issues affecting South African individuals, families, and businesses today.
The Property Practitioners Act has changed the game for buyers, sellers, and the agents who serve them. Our principal conveyancer walks through the consumer protections that matter, the disclosure obligations that catch people out, and the practical steps you should take before signing your next offer.
South Africa recognises three legal marriage frameworks, each with profoundly different consequences for property, succession, and dispute resolution. Here's what you need to know.
The VDP is one of the most powerful tools available to taxpayers in distress — but only if you use it correctly and before SARS comes knocking. A practical guide.
Estate administration is intimidating because it's opaque. Here's exactly what happens, how long each step takes, and what the executor is required to do.
Employers love them. Employees fear them. South African courts apply a strict reasonableness test. Here's the framework we use to advise both sides.
Most disputes should settle. A few must go to court. Knowing the difference saves money, time, and stress. Our litigation director shares the decision tree.
An ANC isn't pessimism about your marriage — it's a clear-eyed structure for handling assets, debts, and possibilities. The five common mistakes to avoid.
More than half of South African adults die without a will. The Intestate Succession Act fills the gap, but rarely the way the deceased would have wanted.
The Maintenance Act gives complainants real teeth, including emoluments attachment and criminal charges. Here's how to use them without dragging things into court for years.
Most founders sign template MOIs and assume they're protected. They aren't. A proper shareholders' agreement covers exit, deadlock, and dilution — things a MOI does not.