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Can a Body Corporate Cut the Power? It’s Complicated
25 April 2025

“A body corporate’s lot is not an easy one.” (With apologies to Gilbert and Sullivan)

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Fixed Term Contracts: A Guide for Employers and Employees
25 April 2025

It’s vital for both employers and employees to understand the practical and legal differences between permanent and fixed term employment... arrangements.

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BFFs no More: The Verbal Agreement That Cost R1 Million
25 April 2025

“My word is my bond.” (Once the motto of 16th-century merchants, adopted by ’90s hip-hop artists, and now tossed around by duelling politicians)

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When Does a Property Defect Justify Cancellation? A Costly Case of Buyer’s Remorse
25 April 2025

“Look before you leap.” (Wise old proverb)

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Can a Body Corporate Cut the Power? It’s Complicated

25 April 2025

“A body corporate’s lot is not an easy one.” (With apologies to Gilbert and Sullivan)

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Fixed Term Contracts: A Guide for Employers and Employees

25 April 2025

It’s vital for both employers and employees to understand the practical and legal differences between permanent and fixed term employment... arrangements.

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BFFs no More: The Verbal Agreement That Cost R1 Million

25 April 2025

“My word is my bond.” (Once the motto of 16th-century merchants, adopted by ’90s hip-hop artists, and now tossed around by duelling politicians)

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When Does a Property Defect Justify Cancellation? A Costly Case of Buyer’s Remorse

25 April 2025

“Look before you leap.” (Wise old proverb)

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Will AI be steering the future of M&A?

31 March 2025

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) will inevitably in some way become part of the day-to-day operations of most businesses.... In the fast-paced and competitive world of business, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have long been a vital strategy for companies looking to expand their reach, increase market share, or diversify their portfolios. 

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Car balloon payments: Pop goes your budget!

31 March 2025

A car balloon payment may not be quite as festive as it sounds. Consumers often don’t consider the down-the-road impact... of a balloon payment. In this article, we look at the balloon payment structure and what consumers can do to manage this or alternatives that can be considered when procuring a vehicle.

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When does the Property Transfer clock start in a divorce?

31 March 2025

A recent Chief Registrar’s Circular has shed light on the challenges of determining the correct transaction date for divorce-related property... transfers—especially when settlement agreements are amended after the divorce. 

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To vote or not to vote: Post-Commencement business rescue creditors

31 March 2025

The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled on a critical issue in business rescue proceedings—can post-commencement creditors vote on rescue... plans? The Mashwayi Projects v Wescoal case brings much-needed clarity, shaping the future of business rescue in South Africa. Find out what this means for creditors, financially distressed companies, and the business rescue process.

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Can your cell phone get you fired?

31 March 2025

Using a cell phone has become so accepted that employees easily forget or ignore the fact that their use at... work may not be approved or allowed by the employer. However, failing to adhere to employer policies on cell phone use could potentially have serious consequences for an employee.

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Verify Banking Details Before Paying Any Invoice – You’re at Risk, Not the Creditor

31 March 2025

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” (Benjamin Franklin’s warning to fire-threatened Philadelphians in 1736)

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