January 27, 2026/
Contracts are part of everyday life. Most people enter into contracts far more often than they realise — when buying a cellphone, renting a home, signing a gym membership, hiring a contractor, or purchasing a vehicle....
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October 21, 2025/
An antenuptial contract (ANC) is a notarial agreement signed before marriage that determines your marital property system.
October 7, 2025/
Big changes are coming to South Africa’s marriage laws — changes that will finally give equal legal recognition to all forms of marriage that were never properly recognised before.
September 16, 2025/
A will is a document where you write down what must happen to your belongings when you pass away. It’s your chance to decide who gets what and to give clear instructions.
August 29, 2025/
Understanding Jurisdiction: CCMA vs Bargaining Councils In South Africa, employees and employers have access to specific forums for resolving labour-related disputes quickly, fairly, and cost-effectively. The two most important forums are the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation...
August 29, 2025/
Intestate Succession: Why Dying Without a Will Isn’t the End of the World When it comes to estate planning in South Africa, most professionals (ourselves included) will always tell you: “Have a valid will.” That advice is sound...
August 3, 2025/
Understanding Capital Gains Tax in South Africa: More Than Just “40%” Breaking Down South Africa’s Capital Gains Tax System Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is one of the most misunderstood aspects of South African tax law. A...
July 30, 2025/
Considering a “No Win, No Fee” Lawyer? In South Africa, legal costs often prevent many people from pursuing justice, especially in cases like personal injury, medical negligence, or unfair dismissals. Contingency-fee agreements, also known as “no...
